Kiwi travellers willing to sacrifice privacy for peace of mind

More than two thirds of New Zealanders support the use of full body scanners at airports, according to the results from the latest Unisys Security Index conducted by Consumer Link.

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Many willing to make sacrifices for a quick airport check in

Nearly seven out of 10 New Zealanders are prepared to sacrifice some privacy for greater security during air travel, the latest Unisys bi-annual Security Index shows

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Kiwis put security ahead of privacy - poll

More than two-thirds of New Zealanders are willing to submit to full body electronic scans at airports, a survey has revealed.

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The 12 Scams of Christmas

While the risk of being hacked, conned or having sensitive information stolen is possible all through the year, most security experts agree that the holiday season brings a spike in fraudulent activity, both online and off. 
Here's a list of twelve dirty tricks to avoid this holiday season.

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Kiwis embrace biometrics

Sixty percent of New Zealanders are prepared to use biometrics to prove their identity, according to the latest Unisys Security Index.

The index, which surveyed 500 people, suggests more people would support the introduction of fingerprints (81 percent), iris (68 percent) and facial scanning (48 percent). Traditional identifiers such as pins and passwords actually dropped in popularity with 57 percent and 54 percent respectively.

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Fingerprint, eye scans supported

Most New Zealanders are concerned enough about information security to allow the scanning of their fingerprints, and even of their eyes. That’s the conclusion of the Unisys Security Index, a recent survey of 506 respondents aged 18 years and over.

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Many in NZ now fear identity theft

Eighty-one percent of New Zealanders are happy to use fingerprint scans to prove their identity and 68% are willing to have their eyes scanned.The figures - from the Unisys Security Index survey issued today by information technology company Unisys - show that more than half of participants fear identity theft.

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New Zealanders Overwhelmingly Support Fingerprint, Iris Scan and Other Biometric Technology to Protect Private Information

Research released as part of the Unisys Security Index™ shows 6 out of 10 New Zealanders are happy to use biometrics including fingerprints and iris scans to prove their identity.

“Given the high level of concern about identity and financial fraud issues, it is not surprising that New Zealanders are so keen to use sophisticated biometric technology as a means of proving their identity,” said Brett Hodgson, Managing Director, Unisys New Zealand.

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Eye scan backed to beat fraud

Eighty-one per cent of New Zealanders are happy to use fingerprint scans to prove their identity and 68 per cent are willing to have their eyes scanned. The figures - from the Unisys Security Index survey issued today by information technology company Unisys - show that more than half of participants fear identity theft.

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Insurance plan to fight rise in identity theft

New Zealanders can now insure their most personal asset in the country's first identity theft insurance scheme.

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NZ lagging in sensitive data security

Small and medium-sized New Zealand companies are more susceptible to IT security breaches, including loss of confidential data, than similar organisations overseas, according to a global survey. Security company Symantec polled more than 1400 small and mid-sized businesses (SMBs) in 17 countries, including 100 in New Zealand and Australia.

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Biometrics to catch immigration frauds

Immigration New Zealand says a Yemeni citizen with alleged links to 9/11 terrorists would have been detected before he tried to enter New Zealand in 2006, had biometric checks been in place. The revelation comes as the department makes its case for a $100 million-plus investment in biometric technology.

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