The Ultimate Guide to Phishing
A curated Kiwi edition of TechDay news, analysis, interviews, reviews, job moves, and related resources for Phishing.
What to know about Phishing
Phishing, a pervasive form of cybercrime, continues to evolve in sophistication and scale, posing significant risks to individuals and organisations worldwide. This tag gathers extensive insights into phishing tactics, including traditional email scams, spear-phishing, SMS phishing (smishing), and emerging AI-assisted attacks that exploit human vulnerabilities and trusted brand impersonations.
Recent stories highlight the increasing frequency and complexity of phishing attacks, such as operations targeting specific sectors like finance, industrial engineering, and healthcare. Reports reveal how cybercriminal groups adapt by leveraging multi-factor authentication exploits, brandjacking, and sophisticated social engineering to compromise credentials and infiltrate networks.
Readers exploring this tag will gain valuable understanding of how phishing attacks are conducted, who the most vulnerable targets are—from individual contributors to C-suite executives—and what measures organisations and individuals can take to mitigate risks. The tag also delves into cybersecurity solutions, training programs, and industry collaborations designed to bolster phishing resistance, emphasizing the critical role of combining technology, awareness, and proactive defense to combat this ever-changing threat landscape.
Kiwi Phishing News
Regional stories with direct local relevance
QR code scams now one in 10 threats in New Zealand
Mobile users are most at risk as quishing has surged in New Zealand, with scammers exploiting delivery and parking prompts.
Liverton launches SGE Plus on NZ government marketplace
Public sector buyers in New Zealand gain a marketplace option for tighter email controls as phishing and impersonation keep driving cyber risk.
New Zealand faces widening innovation gap, TUANZ warns
Technology leaders say the country risks falling further behind as AI adoption, cyber threats and rising costs outpace progress.
Cyber breaches need communications planning, data warns
Businesses could save about 20% on breach costs if they prepare responses in advance, according to QBE and Atmos claims data.
Datacom finds New Zealand firms lack cyber recovery plans
Only 30% of New Zealand organisations have a cyber recovery plan, leaving customers and operations exposed if attacks cause prolonged outages.
New Zealanders fear online fraud & AI-driven scams
Almost nine in 10 New Zealanders worry about online identity theft as Experian says fraud losses and AI scams are climbing.
Analyst Insights
Research and market analysis connected to Phishing
Group-IB named a Leader in Gartner cyberthreat report
Check Point tops Miercom hybrid mesh security benchmark
DigiCert updates document signing tool to curb AI fraud
1Kosmos tops KuppingerCole 2026 passwordless ranking
IRONSCALES adds AI agents to counter next‑gen phishing
Featured News
Yubico well-prepared for post-quantum computing threats
Businesses are racing to upgrade defences as Yubico says quantum computers could expose banking, health data and other records within years.
'Human Risk' takes centre stage - Mimecast CEO
Mimecast chief warns human risk is now cybersecurity's 'eighth layer' as malicious insiders overtake negligence in Australian attacks.
Reviews
Expert Columns
Why 'strong passwords' can't save you from AI
Why service desks are emerging as a critical security weakness
Stolen credentials don't have to mean a breach
One click can trigger a breach, but security can stop it
Cyber breaches need communications planning, data warns
Building security outcomes for small businesses: Why breaches persist despite available tools
The agentic evolution: Why high-fidelity data is the lifeblood of the modern SOC
Saving the weekend: How SonicWall's SonicSentry SOC stopped a Saturday night cyberattack
Kernel in the crosshairs: The BlackSanta threat campaign targeting recruitment workflows
A resilient security culture is built in the flow of work, not the classroom
Interviews
Interviews and video coverage from the networkRecent Phishing News
Trust Panda opens Auckland YubiKey hub for New Zealand
New Zealand buyers can now get phishing-resistant security keys faster, after a local Auckland stockholding cut import delays for agencies and firms.
Norton launches Genie scam-check tool in ChatGPT NZ
Norton debuts Genie scam-check app inside ChatGPT for New Zealand users, flagging risky emails, texts and links in everyday chats.
Nearly half of Kiwi online daters would date an AI
Nearly half of New Zealand's online daters would consider dating an AI, as loneliness and mistrust reshape how Kiwis seek romance online.
Gen warns of soaring online scams targeting Kiwis in Q4
New Zealand faces a 271% jump in fake shop scams as criminals exploit routine clicks, QR scans and DIY guides to trick online shoppers.
'One part terrified, one part really angry' - Assault victim's anger over Manage My Health hack
A sexual assault survivor says she feels re‑victimised and furious after the Manage My Health hack and US$60,000 ransom demand.
'Be very, very suspicious': Neighbourly breach makes users vulnerable - expert
Neighbourly breach puts up to a million users at risk as stolen GPS data and messages hit dark web, experts urge extreme vigilance online.
Neighbourly data breach: Stuff files High Court injunction
Neighbourly has been taken offline while Stuff and external experts probe claims of a data breach affecting the community website's users.
'GhostPairing' scam turns WhatsApp linking into spy tool
Researchers warn a new 'GhostPairing' WhatsApp scam turns device linking into a stealth spy tool, hijacking chats via trusted contacts.
NZ cyber losses more than double amid email scams
New Zealand cyber losses hit NZD $12.4 million in Q3 2025, more than doubling as business email scams and high-value transfers surge.
New Zealand issues mass alert over Lumma malware risk
New Zealand cyber agency emails 26,000 people in first mass alert over Lumma Stealer malware infecting Windows devices nationwide.
AI-driven cybercrime to reshape online trust by 2026
AI-fuelled cybercrime will outpace human intuition by 2026, as deepfakes, emotional scams and synthetic identities erode online trust.
Productivity gains from AI will stall unless New Zealand fixes its security foundations
New Zealand's AI productivity promise will falter unless firms simplify systems, curb shadow AI and strengthen cybersecurity foundations.
AI-powered scams put New Zealand shoppers at risk this Black Friday
AI-driven scams are posing a growing threat to New Zealand shoppers this Black Friday, as fraudsters create realistic fake websites to trick consumers.
DEFEND wins global Microsoft award as cyber threats surge in NZ
New Zealand cybersecurity firm DEFEND wins Microsoft's Global Security Partner of the Year amid rising cyber threats to public and private sectors.
New Zealand's best in cybersecurity honoured at 2025 iSANZ Awards
New Zealand's top cybersecurity experts and organisations were honoured at the 2025 iSANZ Awards amid rising cybercrime losses of NZD $1.6 billion annually.
AI-powered scams & web skimming surge across New Zealand
AI-driven scams and web skimming attacks have surged in New Zealand, with web skimming up 416% and tech support scams rising 437% in Q3 2025, warns Gen Digital.
Extortion and ransomware drive over half of cyberattacks
Over half of cyberattacks last year were driven by extortion or ransomware, with criminals focusing on financial gain rather than espionage, Microsoft reveals.
Insider threats: Protecting what matters most from within
Insider threats cost organisations USD $17.4 million annually; Gallagher Security urges a people-first approach to protect assets from within.
AI gives cyber criminals new tools in evolving ransomware threat
Cyber criminals are increasingly using AI tools to enhance ransomware attacks, complicating defences for individuals and organisations alike.
Westcon-Comstor & Cohesity boost AI security in New Zealand
Westcon-Comstor expands partnership with Cohesity to deliver AI-driven cybersecurity solutions amid growing threats in New Zealand's USD $760.80m market.