Internet
California targets Musk's xAI over sexualised deepfakes
The state's attorney-general has ordered xAI to stop Grok from generating nonconsensual sexualised images, including those of women and children.
No 8 wire mentality making Kiwis vulnerable to scammers
A new report from a global cybersecurity company says online scammers are using our "number 8 wire" mentality against us. Specialist systems engineer at Norton Gen, Dean Williams spoke to Lauren… Audio
Internet blackout in place as Starlink deployed to Iran
With an internet blackout in place in Iran, only scant details about what is happening on the ground are emerging via the Elon Musk-owned internet satellite Starlink. Geopolitical analyst Dr Geoffrey… Audio
Manage My Health ignored warning about lax security system - expert
IT experts allege the health portal ignored warnings about vulnerabilities for years - but the regulatory vacuum meant it wasn't required to take action.
Second health provider hit in major cyber attack
But patients are furious it's taken six months to tell them about it.
Call for Apple, Google to take X and Grok off app stores over sexual images
Three Democratic senators are citing the spread of nonconsensual sexual images of women and minors on the platform.
Manage My Health breach victims warned to beware bank account theft
Hackers have accessed data belonging to about 125,000 app users.
'Now I'm just angry': Manage My Health patients still in dark over hack
Attempts to learn more have met with crashed websites and overloaded phone queues.
Podcast review with Tessa Guest
Today, The Panel's very own Tessa Guest reviews the following podcasts: Deep Water: An Investigation Into a Free Diving Scandal by Lydia Gard of The Observer Off Menu by Jane Acaster and Ed Gamble Audio
Chasing a Plate: Thomas and Sheena Southam
Thomas and Sheena Southam travel the world in search of the best food on the planet. The adventurous pair have accumulated over 30 million views across their YouTube channel, Chasing a Plate, where… Audio
Stolen health data ransom deadline arrives
Hackers are demanding to be paid after stealing 400,000 medical files from Manage My Health, the country's largest patient portal.
Teen dies imitating 'troubling' online sexual acts
The Bay of Plenty teen became interested in violent pornography before his 2024 death.
The Panel Plus
An extra half hour of The Panel with Wallace Chapman, where to begin, he's joined by Nights host Emile Donovan. Then: the manosphere - a part of the internet that capitalises on the insecurities of… Audio
Five abuse survivors unaware they were named online by MSD
Lawyers are working with the ministry over how to notify them and possible compensation for the privacy breach. Audio
Hackers threaten to expose premium users of Pornhub sex website
'ShinyHunters' are demanding a ransom paid in Bitcoin or they will release subscribers' details.
The 3G shutdown has begun - will your phone work?
Explainer - Over the weekend, 3G networks started to shut down. What does this mean for you and your phone? Audio
How soon until we welcome robots into our homes?
The recently revealed Tesla Bot Gen 3 has been heralded by Elon Musk as the future of home help. Audio
Reddit files legal challenge against Australia's social media ban
The company is alleging that Australia's social media restrictions are being applied to the company inaccurately.
MPs drumming up support for social media ban
As Australia's ban on social media for under 16 year olds comes into force, MPs are drumming up support for similar online protectsions here. Both Labour and National party MPs today co-hosted an… Audio
Tens of thousands of computers infected with info stealing software
26,000 people are being told that their computers are infected with a software stealing their sensitive information. The National Cyber Security Centre took the unusual step of sending emails to all… Audio
