Wednesday, December 10, 2025

Cyber agency warns 26,000 Kiwis after major malware infection

NSCS warns New Zealanders of the Lumma Stealer malware threat
Image – ownyouronline.govt.nz.

New Zealand’s cyber security agency is alerting about 26,000 people that their devices have been infected with ‘Lumma Stealer’, a sophisticated malware capable of stealing passwords, email logins, and even access to government and banking systems.

The National Cyber Security Centre says this is its largest-ever direct outreach, triggered after international threat intelligence revealed widespread, unintentional infections linked to phishing emails or compromised downloads.

Officials warn the malware allows criminals to steal money or launch targeted attacks, with the software itself openly sold on the dark web. Affected users are urged to follow guidance on the NCSC’s ‘Own Your Online‘ site or seek IT support to remove the threat.

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7 COMMENTS

  1. So we can already see what a dismal idea Digital ID’s and digital currency, are. Of course, the morons don’t care, its all about control, so people having their identity stolen and cash siphoned off, is a small price to pay.

  2. Run a DISM windows repair image scan followed by an SFC scan
    In that order not SFC first
    Also do a CHKDSK disc check
    As a prelude to establishing the integrity of the operating platform before initiating any other actions

  3. So them because of this our govt will finally realize that a cashless, digital ID society is a really bad Idea, Right? Some how I doubt it, this is probably just the globalist’s testing tech for the future they have waiting for us.

  4. 2026 is going to be a year of cyber hell.
    I agree with many. This alone should turn digital-id on it’s head but the forces behind it probably won’t make digital-id an option and might put out a ruse to make people believe in it.

  5. Say no to digital id. NO is NO. Step outside the ‘ system’ now. Reduce online activity..build knowledge skills prepare to go back to books , cyber attacks blackouts coming.. chaos. The high priests have told us what to expect. Check out the economist magazine forecast 2026 front cover and make of it what you will. Best of luck everyone.

  6. It’s so hilarious that our National Cyber Security Centre’s answer to this is basically to create a more on-line footprint. They must think we are all dumb. The less you do on line the better.

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