PIJF stories

Over 35% of Kiwis are affected by scams weekly. Do migrants and refugees have equitable access to online protection tools?.

New Privacy Commissioner Michael Webster aims to prioritize privacy and increase data safety in New Zealand organizations.

The government's already putting $2.4 million into the Cyber Resilience Framework in its initial stages, what is it and why is it important?.

Do rangatahi in Aotearoa understand the importance of being safe online, or has lifelong exposure to the internet resulted in widespread complacency?.

Kiwis are facing new challenges in securing their printing operations as cyber threats increase, highlighting the need for better security measures.

NZ scrutinizes driverless car risks: cybersecurity, privacy fears ahead as AV policy evolves.

A recent Xero study found ICT spending for NZ businesses has increased 25% compared to pre-pandemic levels, so how safe is accounting software?.

Kiwis are surprisingly unaware of the risks involved in using public WiFi, according to a study by Norton and Symantec.

It may start with a few stolen details online, but it could end with thousands of dollars missing or worse, a reputation down the drain.

Long story short, it's often the case that misinformation, threat and extremism link closely to cybersecurity issues and cyber harm.

‘Cybercrime’ is a term we hear all the time, but what exactly is it, and how does New Zealand define it in legal terms?.

New Zealand ranks 56th in the world for cybersecurity, according to a report by TUANZ. The country aims to be in the top 10 by 2030.

While the hybrid work model may have offered protection from COVID-19, have small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) remained as safe from outside threats?.

Data storage can often be a low priority but the consequences can be devastating. Why is this so important and what should NZ companies be thinking about?.

Aotearoa's cybersecurity initiatives are failing to protect Māori communities from online risks and discrimination, leading to calls for change.

The threat landscape is significantly increasing worldwide, and the opportunities it presents are a growing concern in Aotearoa.

Supply chain security is a matter of national security, with businesses called on to prioritize cybersecurity following high-profile attacks like SolarWinds.

We're becoming more and more aware of cybercrimes but how many criminals actually get caught? The New Zealand police explain why the answer is complicated.

Encountering the term 'dark web' might bring thoughts of criminal activity and harmful behaviour to mind, but what exactly is it, and is it all bad?.

The rise of online gaming in New Zealand comes with significant risks, as cyber attacks target players, especially the younger ones.

As of 31 March 2022, Central Government agencies in Aotearoa New Zealand were required to be capable of receiving eInvoices.

Because of the digital world we now live in, the risk of cyber attacks means that geography is no longer enough to distance ourselves from tensions overseas.

The state of password hygiene in New Zealand remains largely unknown, with limited studies and fragmented data.

New Zealand's elderly population is at risk of cyber threats due to a lack of online safety knowledge and support systems, says Age Concern NZ.