Cyber attack stories

IT security professionals and developers aren’t completely confident in their ability to defend against another SolarWinds/Codecov-style supply chain attack.>>

"The cybercrime actors behind these ransomware attacks are very agile, always looking for new tricks and techniques that will allow them to do their malicious deeds.">>

Attacks are driven largely by the emergence of Ransomware as a Service gangs that are cashing in on critical infrastructure organisations. >>

The SIS is not seeking to have district health boards included in a programme where it sets out what agencies must do to cope with information security threats. >>

More cybercriminals are customising malware for attacks on virtual infrastructure.>>

"Many CISOs have found it very effective to use ad-hoc gamification in pushing down ownership of cyber-risk management to individual risk owners.">>

Schools are offline and more than 100 North Island kindergartens have reverted to pen and paper due to a major international ransomware hit.>>

The country's district health boards are refusing to release reviews done of their cyber security systems, seven weeks after the Waikato DHB was struck by ransomware attackers.>>

IT specialists are warning the full extent of the harm done in the latest big ransomware attack is yet to emerge. >>

CertNZ is warning New Zealand organisations using Kaseya VSA software to manage their IT infrastructure they may be at risk of an attack by a Russian-based ransomware.>>

“Organisations are clearly struggling to keep up with the volume and impact of cyber attacks coming from well-funded and well-organised nation states.">>

Waikato District Health Board will not be fined for patient data being hacked, but it may face liability if harm is caused from it, the Privacy Commissioner says. >>

“Recent major events have placed a heightened priority on security, but these threats have long deserved the attention they’re just now getting on a global level.">>

"It is crucial that organisations recognise the need to adopt cybersecurity priorities as a central plank in their business strategy, and empower their cybersecurity leaders.">>

A digital revolution is transforming the investment scene, but throwing up issues of security. >>

Cybercrime is on the rise but New Zealand's response to it is fragmented and victims rarely get justice. In the wake of the Waikato District Health Board ransomware attack, Anusha Bradley asks how we can better help and protect cybercrime victims.>>

An increasing number of New Zealand businesses are paying ransoms to cyber criminals. >>

"ExtraHop brings a unique level of visibility into networks and delivers sophisticated real-time detection, investigation, and response capabilities to organisations around the world.">>

The number of cyber security incidents reported in this country has risen 25 percent since the same time last year. >>

"The CrowdStrike Store was built to extend the power of the CrowdStrike Falcon platform through a curated and diverse partner ecosystem.">>

Volunteer Service Abroad has been the victim of a ransomware attack, however experts say no information was taken. >>

There is widespread alarm about what might happen to highly sensitive patient and staff information from Waikato District Health Board, that hackers claim to have obtained.>>

The government and district health boards were warned last year the country's health IT systems are vulnerable to "significant" cyber threats.>>

Waikato District Health Board and the Minister of Health cannot rule out the possibility medical files have fallen into the wrong hands after last week's cyber attack, but say they are working hard to get to the bottom of the problem.>>