CERT NZ stories

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

Jingles. Bubbles. Arlo. Frankie. Buttercup. They're all terrible password choices.>>

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

It has been yet another tumultuous quarter for New Zealanders and their wallets, with almost $6.4 million in reported financial losses due to cybersecurity incidents.>>

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

“The increase on reporting and reduction in financial loss could mean that New Zealanders are developing a heightened awareness of cybersecurity threats as we’ve become more dependent on digital services.” >>

"It’s important to InternetNZ to keep adding intelligence to Defenz to make sure our customers are protected from known security threats.">>

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.>>

"There are some fundamental basics that a company can put in place with no or minimal cost. People and staff still pose a great risk, so cybersecurity issues need to be high on the management agenda.”>>

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.>>

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

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

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

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

“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.">>

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

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

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.>>

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

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

“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.>>

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

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

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.>>