10 Dec 2025

26,000 New Zealanders' devices infected with malicious software

From Nine To Noon, 10:30 am on 10 December 2025
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Twenty-six-thousand email addresses are being contacted to warn people their device has been infected with malicious software.

The National Cyber Security Centre says the malware, known as Lumma Stealer, is designed to steal sensitive information including email address and passwords. 

The stolen information is then used for fraud or identity theft. National Cyber Security Centre chief operating officer Michael Jagusch joins Kathryn.