Connect smart week news stories

Connect smart week
Cyber awareness initiative releases jargon dictionary for NZ organisations
“It is one of a number of Connect Smart tools that can be used in the workplace to help staff manage the cyber security risk.”

Ransomware
Kiwi employees vulnerable to phishing attacks, report finds
“Unfortunately the results were not surprising – as phishing emails are becoming increasingly convincing and sophisticated."

Cybersecurity
Dimension Data's four simple tips for smart cybersecurity
Dimension Data New Zealand's CEO Jo Healey provided some simple tips for New Zealand businesses and the need to remain cybersecure.

Cybersecurity
Cyber security - the threat no business can ignore
While large scale cyber security attacks create headlines, cyber security is an everyday threat that no business, large or small, can afford to ignore

Small Business / SMB
60% of cyber-attacks target SMEs
This year’s Connect Smart Week is a reminder for SMEs to be vigilant about online security, says Amy Adams, Communications Minister.

Amy Adams
Are you a digital cowboy or cautious connector?
The New Zealand government is urging Kiwis to get online this week – to learn more about cyber security.

Symantec
Parents in the dark over cyberbullying
Twice as many girls as boys are being bullied online according to a new study – but both sexes are being equally affected by cybercrime and/or negative online experiences.