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‘Phishing’ has been around since the dawn of the Internet, yet it remains New Zealand's most reported cybercrime. It's a way of getting past cyber defences by tricking people into handing over passwords or other key information. When criminals get this information, they use it to steal money, install ransomware or access private data.
Cert NZ, the government's Computer Emergency Response Team, says that in addition to passwords, criminals may be looking for your credit card or online banking details, or personal information and documents they can use to impersonate you – such as your drivers’ licence or passport. PayPal accounts are another favourite.
It is not new.