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Flubot malware, botnets, phishing round out top security issues plaguing Kiwis in Q3
Malware

Flubot malware, botnets, phishing round out top security issues plaguing Kiwis in Q3

Malware and scams continue to plague thousands of New Zealanders, laying $3.3 million to waste in just three months.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Wed, 8th Dec 2021
It's Fraud Awareness Week: How you can steer clear of scams and fraud
Email Security

It's Fraud Awareness Week: How you can steer clear of scams and fraud

Netsafe reports 86% rise in identity fraud and 37% increase in investment fraud in New Zealand, sparking concern over online safety.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Fri, 19th Nov 2021
Cyber Smart Week takes cybersecurity back to basics
Biometrics

Cyber Smart Week takes cybersecurity back to basics

Cyber Smart Week, led by CERT NZ, aims to improve cybersecurity and raise awareness of cyber threats in New Zealand.

By Sara Barker • 7 min read • Thu, 21st Oct 2021
Ransomware, crypto scams & brute-forced passwords: Highlights from CERT NZ's Q2 report
Malware

Ransomware, crypto scams & brute-forced passwords: Highlights from CERT NZ's Q2 report

The number of cybersecurity incidents in the second quarter of 2021 has risen to more than 1,350, accounting for $3.9 million in direct financial losses.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Fri, 17th Sep 2021
Cyber security breach reports rise 25%
Data Protection

Cyber security breach reports rise 25%

The number of cyber security incidents reported in this country has risen 25 percent since the same time last year. .

By RNZ • 2 min read • Thu, 3rd Jun 2021
DDoS campaigns, BEC scams & Emotet: CERT NZ reports top security threats
Malware

DDoS campaigns, BEC scams & Emotet: CERT NZ reports top security threats

New Zealanders have suffered $6.4m in financial losses due to cybersecurity incidents, according to CERT NZ's latest quarterly report.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Wed, 25th Nov 2020
CERT NZ: Kiwis lose $7.8m to cyber attacks; incident reports soar
Phishing

CERT NZ: Kiwis lose $7.8m to cyber attacks; incident reports soar

Cyber attacks in New Zealand have surged by 42% this year, with almost 60% of the 3,102 reported incidents coming from individuals, according to CERT NZ.

By Sara Barker • 4 min read • Thu, 27th Aug 2020

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The who's who of NZ's government & public cybersecurity agencies
Cybersecurity

The who's who of NZ's government & public cybersecurity agencies

From government agencies to public initiatives, here's an inside look at who protects New Zealand's digital landscape from cyber threats.

By Sara Barker • 14 min read • Thu, 30th Sep 2021