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Cybersecurity experts urge caution as phishing attacks surge
Phishing

Cybersecurity experts urge caution as phishing attacks surge

With holiday sales season near, phishing attacks surge in New Zealand. Experts urge vigilance against scams, stressing caution with online deals.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Wed, 24th Nov 2021
It's Fraud Awareness Week: How you can steer clear of scams and fraud
Email Security

It's Fraud Awareness Week: How you can steer clear of scams and fraud

Netsafe reports 86% rise in identity fraud and 37% increase in investment fraud in New Zealand, sparking concern over online safety.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Fri, 19th Nov 2021
What is NZ's Cyber Security Emergency Response Plan?
Cybersecurity

What is NZ's Cyber Security Emergency Response Plan?

The Cyber Security Emergency Response Plan (CSERP) is the framework that the government will use in the event of a cyber-emergency.

By Jonathan Cotton • 7 min read • Wed, 3rd Nov 2021
Cyber Smart Week takes cybersecurity back to basics
Biometrics

Cyber Smart Week takes cybersecurity back to basics

Cyber Smart Week, led by CERT NZ, aims to improve cybersecurity and raise awareness of cyber threats in New Zealand.

By Sara Barker • 7 min read • Thu, 21st Oct 2021
Ransomware, crypto scams & brute-forced passwords: Highlights from CERT NZ's Q2 report
Malware

Ransomware, crypto scams & brute-forced passwords: Highlights from CERT NZ's Q2 report

The number of cybersecurity incidents in the second quarter of 2021 has risen to more than 1,350, accounting for $3.9 million in direct financial losses.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Fri, 17th Sep 2021
CERT NZ urges businesses to disable Remote Desktop Protocol due to cyber risks
Malware

CERT NZ urges businesses to disable Remote Desktop Protocol due to cyber risks

According to CERT NZ, most ransomware attacks can be traced back, in part, to poorly configured remote access systems.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Mon, 2nd Aug 2021
DDoS campaigns, BEC scams & Emotet: CERT NZ reports top security threats
Malware

DDoS campaigns, BEC scams & Emotet: CERT NZ reports top security threats

New Zealanders have suffered $6.4m in financial losses due to cybersecurity incidents, according to CERT NZ's latest quarterly report.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Wed, 25th Nov 2020
CERT NZ: Kiwis lose $7.8m to cyber attacks; incident reports soar
Phishing

CERT NZ: Kiwis lose $7.8m to cyber attacks; incident reports soar

Cyber attacks in New Zealand have surged by 42% this year, with almost 60% of the 3,102 reported incidents coming from individuals, according to CERT NZ.

By Sara Barker • 4 min read • Thu, 27th Aug 2020
CERT NZ provides threat intelligence for InternetNZ's DNS Firewall
InternetNZ

CERT NZ provides threat intelligence for InternetNZ's DNS Firewall

CERT NZ's cyber threat feeds are now being used by InternetNZ's Defenz DNS Firewall to protect users from security risks.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 5th Aug 2020
Katana Technologies releases anti-ransomware solution
Malware

Katana Technologies releases anti-ransomware solution

Katana Technologies unveils an anti-ransomware solution in response to a 38% surge in ransomware attacks, aiming to secure businesses from costly data breaches.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Mon, 16th Sep 2019
Stairway to hell: Scams, ransomware, and $6.5m gone from Kiwis' pockets
Malware

Stairway to hell: Scams, ransomware, and $6.5m gone from Kiwis' pockets

In just a three month period this year, New Zealanders reported more than 1000 cybersecurity incidents and financial losses of $6.5 million to CERT NZ.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Thu, 5th Sep 2019
FintechNZ: Most NZ companies don't report cyber incidents
Fintech

FintechNZ: Most NZ companies don't report cyber incidents

True number of cyber attacks in New Zealand likely higher than reported, says FintechNZ manager. Only 6% of firms have adequate protection.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Mon, 15th Jul 2019
CERT NZ report: Unauthorised account access a growing problem
Phishing

CERT NZ report: Unauthorised account access a growing problem

New Zealanders reported direct financial losses of $1.7 million. While that is still a substantial loss, the figure is a 71% drop from the previous quarter.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Wed, 10th Jul 2019

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Only half of IT security teams optimally prepared for a security incident
Cybersecurity

Only half of IT security teams optimally prepared for a security incident

Only 56% of companies are optimally prepared for a security incident, according to a global study by OTRS Group. (1).

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 19th Aug 2021
No more 'pawswords': Why pet names shouldn't unlock your online accounts
Hyperscale

No more 'pawswords': Why pet names shouldn't unlock your online accounts

15% of Britons use their pet's name as a password, making them easy targets for cybercriminals, warns UK's National Cyber Security Centre.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Fri, 16th Apr 2021
Security alert: Widespread exploitation on Microsoft Exchange
Cybersecurity

Security alert: Widespread exploitation on Microsoft Exchange

According to an advisory from CERT NZ, widespread exploitation activity has already occurred as a result of the vulnerabilities within the Microsoft Exchange.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 10th Mar 2021
Emotet malware is on a rampage after months of silence
Malware

Emotet malware is on a rampage after months of silence

CERT agencies around the world are reporting a surge in cyber attacks related to the Emotet malware, which is being distributed by email.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 10th Sep 2020
Govt invests $8m into refreshed Cyber Security Strategy
New Zealand Government

Govt invests $8m into refreshed Cyber Security Strategy

The Government has refreshed its approach to New Zealand's cybersecurity, with more focus on partnerships, funding, and international participation.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Tue, 2nd Jul 2019