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Double extortion ransomware a new threat to businesses
Malware

Double extortion ransomware a new threat to businesses

Pressure is mounting on firms as ransomware gangs now threaten to leak stolen data online if victims refuse to pay.

By Michael Curreen • 3 min read • Wed, 11th Nov 2020
Four ways to step up your cyber defence
Data Protection

Four ways to step up your cyber defence

New Zealanders are being urged to tighten account security as attacks rise, with simple steps helping to reduce the risk of theft and identity fraud.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 20th Oct 2020
The best defence Is learning from others
Firewalls

The best defence Is learning from others

Most organisations faced at least one successful cyberattack last year, underlining the need to reassess security practices and share lessons.

By Michael Curreen • 1 min read • Wed, 17th Jun 2020
Unplugging the USB cybersecurity threat
Malware

Unplugging the USB cybersecurity threat

Industrial plants can now log and block USB devices after malware spread via removable media helped trigger outages and sewage floods.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 17th Aug 2017
CERT report only captures the tip of the iceberg
Firewalls

CERT report only captures the tip of the iceberg

Reported cyber incidents costing NZ companies more than GBP £400,000 in three months may be only a fraction of the true toll, NZTech warns.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 17th Aug 2017
Are your health records safe from attackers?
Data Protection

Are your health records safe from attackers?

Patients could face disrupted care and higher risks as a Microsoft security chief warns New Zealand health systems remain easy targets for hackers.

By Geoff • 3 min read • Wed, 19th Jul 2017
Major cyberattack a matter of when, not if
Malware

Major cyberattack a matter of when, not if

Health services could face major disruption as officials warn a severe cyberattack is likely, with insurance cover still scarce among firms.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 5th Jul 2017
CERT response team to ward off cyberattacks
Malware

CERT response team to ward off cyberattacks

The new unit will give businesses and internet users a hotline and online tools to report attacks as ransomware and hacking rise.

By Staff Writer • 8 min read • Thu, 13th Apr 2017
Students urged to combat cybercrime
Malware

Students urged to combat cybercrime

Unfilled cyber jobs are set to surge, prompting schools to steer pupils towards a fast-growing sector vital to New Zealand's economy.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 6th Apr 2017
Users want proactive not reactive security solutions
Unified Communications

Users want proactive not reactive security solutions

Throughout 2014 there were an increasing number of high profile cyber security threats and breaches, and response is the difference between success and failure.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 13th Jan 2015

Global Stories

Cyber resilience stories

Cyber Readiness Institute launches global training program
Marketing Technologies

Cyber Readiness Institute launches global training program

The Cyber Readiness Institute is launching a new program to help small businesses understand basic cybersecurity issues.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Wed, 2nd Jan 2019
Data protection overlooked in race for digital transformation - IDC
EduTech

Data protection overlooked in race for digital transformation - IDC

Only with resilient operations can businesses mitigate the risk of downtime and focus on projects that drive transformation.

By Kai Ping Lew • 3 min read • Fri, 24th Aug 2018
Australian companies getting better at preventing focused cyberattacks
Accenture

Australian companies getting better at preventing focused cyberattacks

A study by Accenture found that only one in eight focused cyberattacks are getting through versus one in three last year.

By Kai Ping Lew • 4 min read • Fri, 6th Jul 2018