It doesn’t take some people long to abuse people’s kindness and generosity in a time of mourning.More

Despite ongoing efforts to raise awareness about online scams and fraud, New Zealanders are still losing staggering amounts of money.More

The annual list is designed to help businesses prioritise their security controls based on CERT NZ’s local and international threat intelligence.More

“In one case, the attacker gained access and tracked the business’s emails for at least six months. They gathered extensive knowledge of the business’s billing cycles."More

Auckland-based online computer parts store Computer Lounge has been affected by a security breach.More

With the Facebook data breach still fresh in everyone’s minds, Cyber Smart Week couldn’t come soon enough.More

CERT NZ’s April-June 2018 Quarterly Report suggests that cyber threats – and the amount of people who are reporting them – are once again on the rise, and fewer people are losing money.More

CERT NZ is warning New Zealand businesses to be aware of an upsurge in fake invoices, which are often intercepting genuine payments.More

“Clark has downplayed cybersecurity issues by saying he won’t deal in hypotheticals. There's nothing hypothetical about our DHBs being under attack."More

“There’s been strong interest in the Cyber Security Strategy refresh and we want to ensure we have a broad range of perspectives," says Clare Curran.More

The two agencies have agreed to share certain domain registration information so that they can ‘enhance’ cybersecurity in New Zealand.More

The first three months of 2018 were busier than ever for cybercriminals, who managed to steal $2.9 million from New Zealanders.More

The Government’s Budget 2018 will inject an extra $3.9 million for New Zealand’s Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT) over the next four years.More

CERT NZ says it is a ‘huge honour’ to be voted in as the Pacific Cyber Security Operational Network’s inaugural chair.More

“I’m pleased all existing Board members have agreed to stay on and advise CERT NZ as we work through the refresh of our cybersecurity action plan."More

“It’s frightening to think someone is impersonating you online and CERT NZ is there to help people sort out issues and feel safe again online."More

CERT NZ has issued a bulletin about a cyber attack campaign that is targeting Cisco devices that have enabled Smart Install (SMI).More

"Leveraging our expertise at Orange Cyberdefense, our work with CERT NZ underscores our commitment to build a trusted & resilient cyber environment."More

“We must work collectively to build New Zealand’s cyber security capability and resilience so I invite everyone to join the play a key role."More

As evident from CERT New Zealand’s security recommendations, mitigation and prevention of a data breach is a lot more cost-effective than recovery.More

New Zealanders from ‘all walks of life’ reported 1131 cybersecurity issues ranging from cryptocurrency scams to phishing in 2017.More

The phishing email states that the user has a private message & they need to access their RealMe account. The web link takes users to a fake website.More

Cyber attackers have been successful in causing more than $1.9 million in losses for New Zealanders since April 2017 and $1.18 million was from Q3.More

“We are looking forward to working strategically with our clients, helping them transform the way they approach cybersecurity."More