Posts tagged cyber security

Phishing is when someone tries to get personal information (like bank account numbers and passwords), from a large audience, so they can use it to …

Two-factor authentication (2FA) is an extra layer of security for your online accounts. Find out what it is, how it works & why it’s important.

There’s no doubt that the Global Positioning System – or GPS – ranks as one of the most influential technologies today.  It’s revolutionised warfare and …

Ransomware is a malicious software that denies a user access to their files or system unless they pay a ransom.

New Zealand businesses and individuals have received invoices from companies they have never dealt with stating that payment is overdue and requesting immediate payment. The amounts …

The operators behind two recent suspicious email campaigns are looking to trick recipients into doing something that provides them with a financial reward

A Virtual Private Network can help protect your online privacy and secure your data

Wireless networks can be left vulnerable if you have an old router with poor security. Free Wi-Fi can also be used to intercept your transactions

If you think your computer is showing signs of a virus infection, checking your data usage could indicate it’s part of a botnet

Phishing emails are designed to steal personal information including bank details or personal information. Criminals continue to target brands that people know, use and trust …