http://www.stuff.co.nz/travel/travel-troubles/6896940/Hotel-internet-an-open-hacking-door
In its Global Security Report for 2012, security company Trustwave found that hotel internet connections were easy targets for hackers because security was often lax.
"Recent analysis from the FBI and other government agencies demonstrates that malicious actors are targeting travellers abroad through pop-up windows while establishing an internet connection in their hotel rooms," the ICCC said in its alert.
http://www.ic3.gov/media/2012/120508.aspx
Malware Installed on Travelers' Laptops Through Software Updates on Hotel Internet Connections
Recent analysis from the FBI and other government agencies demonstrates that malicious actors are targeting travelers abroad through pop-up windows while establishing an Internet connection in their hotel rooms.
http://www.stuff.co.nz/business/money/6888806/Penny-auction-website-warning
Consumers are being warned about penny auction sites which offer free trials but may actually charge hundreds of dollars to credit cards.
The heads up comes after dozens of complaints were sent to a working group (made up of the Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Department of Internal Affairs and Netsafe) aimed at fighting consumer fraud.
Penny auctions are a twist on online auctions. Consumers pay to take part - either through each bid or through a monthly membership fee - even if they don't win an auction.
Each bid increases the auction price by just one or two cents; so 'in theory' people can buy goods for a fraction of the retail price.
Ministry of Consumer Affairs team leader Jarrod Rendle said many complainants thought they'd bagged a bargain on a seven day 'free trial', but when redeeming their goods found they'd unknowingly agreed to three months' membership of the site, at $119 a month.
"When they tried to cancel, they were told to send a $54 cancellation fee, along with photocopies of their credit card and passport. This leaves them not only out of pocket, but potentially open to identity fraud,"