National Cyber Security Centre warns of malware affecting 26,000 email addresses

Wednesday 10 December 2025 · 5 outlets · 4 reports · updated Wed 10 Dec 2025, 10:16am

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The National Cyber Security Centre is alerting approximately 26,000 New Zealanders that their devices may have been infected with Lumma Stealer malware. The malicious software was designed to steal sensitive personal data, including passwords and email addresses.

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1. StuffWed 10 Dec 2025, 5:00am

   Malware warning for 26,000 email addresses issued by New Zealand’s National Cyber Security Centre (opens in new tab)

2. RNZWed 10 Dec 2025, 5:00am

   26,000 New Zealanders' devices infected with malicious software, cyber security agency warns (opens in new tab)

   Also on NZ Herald (opens in new tab)

3. Otago Daily TimesWed 10 Dec 2025, 8:33am

   Thousands of NZers' devices infected with malicious software (opens in new tab)

4. 1News via RNZWed 10 Dec 2025, 10:16am

   Up to 26,000 NZers' devices infected with malware Lumma Stealer (opens in new tab)