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Family baffled by Islamic State targeting of New Zealand man

Xinhua, August 13, 2015 Adjust font size:

The family of a New Zealand man who featured on an Islamic State "hit list" said Thursday they are at a loss to understand why he was being targeted by the Middle East insurgent group.

A document drawn up by the "Islamic State hacking division" claimed the group has accessed U.S. military and government e- mails and published passwords, names, phone numbers and locations.

More than 1,400 people were mentioned in the list, which was shared on social media.

"He has no connection with the military or any security service, " said the family's statement.

"We are very concerned about the information that has already appeared in the media and we strongly request that no information about our family is published."

A statement from the New Zealand Police said they were aware of the list and were making enquiries and liaising with "the relevant agencies."

"We have today been in contact with the family of a New Zealander who is named in the list and are providing appropriate support and advice to them," said the statement.

"Police can also find no reason why this individual's name has appeared on this list." Endi