SecurityBrief New Zealand - Technology news for CISOs & cybersecurity decision-makers

Stories by Janine Grainger

Bybit
Bybit: when hackers target people, not systems
Mon, 24th Mar 2025
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Bybit suffered a major hack, exposing vulnerabilities from human error rather than blockchain flaws, as attackers manipulated staff to divert funds.
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NFTs aren't just art - they will shape your future
Mon, 10th Mar 2025
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NFTs are evolving beyond digital art, impacting sectors like music and finance, and offering unique opportunities for ownership in the digital future.
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‘Crypto is a tax-free investment’ (*and other crypto tax myths!)
Tue, 28th Jan 2025
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As crypto gains popularity, common myths about tax obligations arise, but experts stress that profits made from crypto transactions are taxable in New Zealand.
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Bitcoin: What’s Trump got to do with it?
Wed, 15th Jan 2025
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Ripple's £5 million donation to Donald Trump's inaugural fund, alongside significant backing from crypto firms, highlights a strategic shift in US politics.
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Crypto’s tech doesn’t like people
Mon, 9th Dec 2024
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Despite a surge in crypto users, many newcomers find the technology confusing and inaccessible, hindering their ability to invest effectively.
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No question is a stupid question: a guide to crypto right now
Mon, 25th Nov 2024
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With crypto dominating headlines and social media, newcomers are urged to ask questions and understand the market before diving into investing.
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Bitcoin is about to hit an all-time high! Now what?
Wed, 6th Nov 2024
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As Bitcoin nears an all-time high, investors like Sarah are eager to understand the market cycle and develop sound strategies for their investments.
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Is Crypto gambling? Let’s ‘roll the dice’ on this debate
Tue, 29th Oct 2024
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As cryptocurrencies polarise opinion, the debate rages: is crypto merely gambling, or a daring avenue for diversifying investments?.
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Questions NOT to ask a crypto investor
Tue, 8th Oct 2024
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At social gatherings, crypto investors often face cringeworthy questions about their investments, revealing widespread misconceptions about the digital currency world.
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‘How much crypto users buy’ is the wrong success metric for a crypto exchange
Wed, 25th Sep 2024
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Easy Crypto reveals it returned NZD $2.7M to customers affected by fraud, shifting focus from trading volume to security and user protection in the crypto space.
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The lowdown on crypto ATMs and their place in the ecosystem
Wed, 28th Aug 2024
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Crypto ATMs are growing globally, with the US leading at 82% of market share. As the ecosystem expands, here's what to know before using one.
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Why are your grandma and little brother buying Bitcoin?
Mon, 12th Aug 2024
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Bitcoin's cross-generational allure skyrockets as both Boomers and Gen Alpha seek control and financial independence amid rising distrust in traditional investments.
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Why investors are swapping lawns for ledgers
Mon, 24th Jun 2024
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With home ownership out of reach for many, almost 60% of Kiwis see crypto as a more accessible investment than real estate, reflecting global trends.
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Easy crypto on Crypto taxes: Ignorance is never bliss!
Thu, 21st Mar 2024
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As crypto trading gains momentum, with colossal drops and staggering climbs, many traders forget about ensuing tax requirements, wrongly assuming it to be outside conventional financial regulations.
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IWD 2024: Crypto is in ‘catch-up’ mode when it comes to inclusivity…
Thu, 7th Mar 2024
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Despite its promise of financial equality, the crypto industry struggles with inclusivity, marked by underrepresentation and male dominance in finance and technology.
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The future of crypto wallets - do we really need seed phrases?
Wed, 28th Feb 2024
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Crypto wallets evolution questions the sustainability of seed phrases amidst a surge in digital theft, as industry innovators contemplate safer alternatives.
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Stablecoins: Clarifying myths and highlighting superpowers
Tue, 13th Feb 2024
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Stablecoins, an innovative class of cryptocurrency, combine the advantages of digital security and rapid transactions, despite myths and misunderstandings.