Aotearoa has recently seen several high-profile data breaches, affecting healthcare services, a law firm and a community networking site. For companies that experience breaches, the result is significant reputational and financial damage.
A lot of online scams are pretty obvious. Your bank isn’t going to send you emails about your balance expiring soon. And you know the IRD isn’t going to send you a text to transfer your tax rebate. Unfortunately, the types of scams most likely to affect New Zealand businesses are considerably more sophisticated.
The festive season means shopping, celebrating, and going on holiday – but unfortunately, it’s also Christmas time for the bad guys. When we conduct our business online, we give them more opportunities than ever to steal our money and our information.
