Government Communications Security Bureau (GCSB) stories
New secure data centre Mātai opens at RNZAF Base Auckland
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The Government Communications Security Bureau has opened Mātai, a new secure data centre at RNZAF Base Auckland, enhancing New Zealand’s digital infrastructure security.
NZ cyber incidents cause NZD $7.8 million loss in early 2025
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New Zealand's cyber incidents in Q1 2025 caused NZD $7.8 million in losses, marking a 14.7% rise and the second-highest quarterly total ever reported.
Cyber security threats in New Zealand show worrying rise
Mon, 10th Feb 2025
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New Zealand's cyber security landscape is increasingly dire, with over 7,000 incidents logged last year amid threats from both criminals and state actors.
NCSC completes improvements post-IPAC cyber activity review
Thu, 26th Dec 2024
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The National Cyber Security Centre has swiftly implemented all recommendations from a review addressing cyber threats targeting the Inter-Parliamentary Alliance on China.
NCSC implements all improvements from cyber activity review
Tue, 24th Dec 2024
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The National Cyber Security Centre has swiftly implemented all recommendations from a review addressing cyber threats to Inter-Parliamentary Alliance on China members.
Cyber incidents rise sharply, losses from threats decrease
Wed, 11th Dec 2024
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Cybercrime incidents surged by 58% in Q3 2024, with phishing and unauthorised access posing significant threats, warns the National Cyber Security Centre.
New Zealand agencies issue security guidance for tech start-ups
Wed, 30th Oct 2024
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New Zealand's security agencies have issued guidance for emerging tech firms, addressing risks from foreign-state actors amid rising cyber threats.
New Zealand completes cyber security review after IPAC threats
Mon, 15th Jul 2024
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New Zealand’s NCSC has reviewed its practices following cyber threats against IPAC members, highlighting the need for broader, more comprehensive cyber security measures.
Kiwi intelligence agencies welcome human rights compliance review
Fri, 5th Jul 2024
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NZSIS and GCSB are welcoming an IGIS review on Human Rights Risk Assessments with open arms, highlighting a need for enhanced oversight and compliance.
NCSC's Malware Free Network disrupts 10 million cyber threats
Thu, 4th Jul 2024
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The National Cyber Security Centre’s Malware Free Network has thwarted 10 million cyber threats, safeguarding New Zealand organisations and individuals from online harm.
New Zealand's NCSC briefs IPAC on potential cyber attacks
Fri, 10th May 2024
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New Zealand's National Cyber Security Centre is conducting a review into reported attacks on Inter-Parliamentary Alliance on China members.
6% more state-sponsored attacks this year, says NCSC report
Thu, 15th Dec 2022
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The GCSB's NCSC has released its annual Cyber Threat Report, highlighting the impact of global competition and cyber defence capabilities.
Kordia poaches new GM from NZ gov spy agency
Fri, 18th Nov 2022
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Kordia appoints Hamish Beaton as GM of Cyber Security Advisory, overseeing a team of skilled consultants providing advisory services to clients.
NCSC feed: Advantage adds a local flavour to international security solution
Thu, 1st Sep 2022
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With so many people working from home, the corporate firewall has less relevance when it comes to protecting roaming users.
NCSC advisory highlights poor security configurations
Wed, 18th May 2022
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The GCSB's National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) has released a cyber security advisory identifying commonly exploited controls and practices.
The dark web in Aotearoa: Is it as bad as we think?
Wed, 27th Apr 2022
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Encountering the term 'dark web' might bring thoughts of criminal activity and harmful behaviour to mind, but what exactly is it, and is it all bad?.
Advantage offers increased benefits with NCSC partnership
Tue, 22nd Mar 2022
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Advantage has announced that it has partnered with the National Cyber Security Centre’s (NCSC’s) Malware Free Networks (MFN) service.
GCSB urges key businesses to expect cyber attacks, protect supply chains
Mon, 21st Mar 2022
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advanced persistent threat protection
GCSB warns New Zealand businesses of cyber threats, teams up with Microsoft and Amazon Web Services on security templates.
GCSB updates NZISM for first time since September 2020
Mon, 28th Feb 2022
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The New Zealand Information Security Manual (NZISM) has released important information in its latest update, Version 3.5.
NCSC joins data breach service in government programme
Fri, 18th Feb 2022
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The National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) has become part of the data breach service Have I Been Pwned’s (HIBP) government programme.