We’ve all been targeted by online scammers and the scams are getting smarter and more sophisticated. Top fraud expert Becky Holmes reveals what not to do.

Cybersecurity has always been a challenge for organisations, but the rapid rise of artificial intelligence (AI) has added a complex new dimension. Datacom’s State of Cybersecurity Index 2025, based on research conducted by Tech Research Asia (TRA), surveys 700 IT security leaders and employees across New Zealand and Australia. The report reveals a clear picture: AI is transforming both the threat landscape and organisational readiness.

This week’s updated advice from the US National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), which sets the policies expected for organisations interacting with the US government, reflects a growing consensus that it is significantly safer and easier for people just to use one simple password, that’s a little longer with no special characters, for each account.

When heading off on your end-of-year holidays, it’s important to make sure your personal and work devices are protected from any cybersecurity incidents that may try to present themselves over the holiday season. Here are a few tips to reduce the chances of a security breach.

The Ministry of Justice Information and Communications Technology judicial support team provided a phishing and scam emails alert at the beginning of May 2020. It was a timely reminder to us all to protect our online space not only at work but also at home. The team kindly gave JANZ permission to republish their email.

We’re storing more and more information digitally these days, so it’s important to be savvy with ways to reduce your risks of cyber attacks.