HCS launches 24/7 managed services with €1.45m investment
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Public pressure for AI guardrails is surging faster than it did for social media, as Australia joins a growing coalition urging action.
New Zealanders fall into AI confidence trap, Avast says
Many New Zealanders are sharing sensitive data with chatbots despite fearing AI fakes, leaving them exposed to scams and data leaks.
Dunedin man loses $500,000 in 18-year romance scam
A Dunedin man was deceived out of more than NZD $525,000 over 18 years by an Auckland woman posing as an Australian police recruit.
Hatch warns customers of DriveWealth data exposure
Customer contact details and portfolio data were exposed in a breach at Hatch's US broker partner, though no holdings or transactions were affected.
New Zealand SMEs face rising cyber threats, study finds
Nearly three-quarters of medium-sized firms have faced a cyber threat in six months, as AI scams and weak staff training heighten risk.
Westpac approved to issue digital IDs
Business customers will soon be able to share bank details with fewer fraud risks, after the bank became the first in New Zealand cleared to issue digital IDs.
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Access approvals can now be handled in Google Chat, as Keeper brings privileged requests and just-in-time elevation into Workspace workflows.
TCS backs seven charities with pro bono tech support
Seven charities will get free technology help as cyber risks and rising demand strain not-for-profits across Australia and New Zealand.
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