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The dark web in Aotearoa: Is it as bad as we think?

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?.

By Zach Thompson • 5 min read • Wed, 27th Apr 2022

Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Advantage offers increased benefits with NCSC partnership

Advantage has announced that it has partnered with the National Cyber Security Centre's (NCSC's) Malware Free Networks (MFN) service.

By Zach Thompson • 3 min read • Tue, 22nd Mar 2022

Hyperscale

GCSB urges key businesses to expect cyber attacks, protect supply chains

GCSB warns New Zealand businesses of cyber threats, teams up with Microsoft and Amazon Web Services on security templates.

By RNZ • 2 min read • Mon, 21st Mar 2022

Quantum Computing

GCSB updates NZISM for first time since September 2020

The New Zealand Information Security Manual (NZISM) has released important information in its latest update, Version 3.5.

By Zach Thompson • 7 min read • Mon, 28th Feb 2022

Breach Prevention

NCSC joins data breach service in government programme

The National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) has become part of the data breach service Have I Been Pwned's (HIBP) government programme.

By Zach Thompson • 3 min read • Fri, 18th Feb 2022

Distributed Denial of Service

Mobile madness: Unpacking the business and personal risks of digital mobile in Aotearoa

Should Kiwis practice better smartphone security, and are they one swipe or tap away from a colossal data breach?.

By Mitchell Hageman • 7 min read • Thu, 27th Jan 2022

Malware

NCSC expands Malware Free Networks service to NZ cybersecurity providers

National Cyber Security Centre expands Malware Free Networks capabilities for private sector cybersecurity providers.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Thu, 2nd Dec 2021

Distributed Denial of Service

Does New Zealand have a chief information security officer?

What's the equivalent role in the government? Who holds it? And how does the position help protect New Zealand's digital integrity?.

By Jonathan Cotton • 8 min read • Wed, 27th Oct 2021

EduTech

GCSB names recipients of Women in STEM scholarships

GCSB awards Women in STEM scholarships to three recipients, supporting their careers in science and technology.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Tue, 2nd Feb 2021

Supply Chain

GCSB outlines cyber resilience tips for NZ businesses

Governance, investment, readiness, and supply chain: The four key areas for good practice in cybersecurity, according to the GCSB.

By Sara Barker • 4 min read • Mon, 8th Apr 2019

Malware

Online attackers abusing Kiwis' generosity in wake of Chch tragedy

Scammers exploit Kiwis' generosity following Christchurch tragedy. CERT NZ and Westpac issue urgent alerts about donation scams and malicious emails.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Tue, 19th Mar 2019

Surveillance

GCSB welcomes Inspector-General's report on intelligence warrants

The GCSB welcomes Cheryl Gwyn's report affirming its lawful warrant systems, though differing on 'Type 1' and 'Type 2' warrant interpretations remain.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Mon, 17th Dec 2018

Cloud Services

Report finds GCSB in compliance with NZ rights

For the fourth consecutive year, the GCSB has been found in compliance with New Zealand's legal and human rights standards, reports the Inspector-General.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Mon, 10th Dec 2018

Global Stories

Government Communications Security Bureau (GCSB) stories

Cybersecurity

NCSC advisory highlights poor security configurations

The GCSB's National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) has released a cyber security advisory identifying commonly exploited controls and practices.

By Zach Thompson • 3 min read • Wed, 18th May 2022

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

Unified Communications

Spark picks Samsung as partner to roll out 5G in NZ

Spark and Samsung have been working on network innovation since last year, starting with 5G trials throughout the country.

By Nick Forrester • 3 min read • Fri, 6th Mar 2020

Unified Communications

Huawei NZ aims to quell the scandalous rumours

Huawei NZ's deputy MD Andrew Bowater addresses rumours, asserting the company is staff-owned, invests significantly in NZ, and does not control telco networks.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Thu, 9th May 2019