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NCSC joins data breach service in government programme
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
An exclusive look at the NZ NCSC cyber crime report
Supply Chain

An exclusive look at the NZ NCSC cyber crime report

New Zealand's National Cyber Security Centre has released its Cyber Threat Report for 2020/2021, detailing major cyber incidents and trends.

By Matthew Lark • 11 min read • Mon, 13th Dec 2021
NCSC expands Malware Free Networks service to NZ cybersecurity providers
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
What is NZ's Cyber Security Emergency Response Plan?
Cybersecurity

What is NZ's Cyber Security Emergency Response Plan?

The Cyber Security Emergency Response Plan (CSERP) is the framework that the government will use in the event of a cyber-emergency.

By Jonathan Cotton • 7 min read • Wed, 3rd Nov 2021
Does New Zealand have a Chief Information Security Officer?
Supply Chain

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 • 9 min read • Wed, 27th Oct 2021
Time to drop the 'she’ll be right' attitude
Data Protection

Time to drop the 'she’ll be right' attitude

Thousands of New Zealanders face fraud and blackmail each year as many still skip basic online security steps, CERT NZ says.

By Michael Curreen • 2 min read • Mon, 7th Dec 2020
NCSC prevents $70m harm against NZ's nationally significant organisations
Cybersecurity

NCSC prevents $70m harm against NZ's nationally significant organisations

New Zealand's nationally significant organisations have faced at least 352 cyber incidents in the 2019/2020 year, but the dangers are far from over.

By Sara Barker • 4 min read • Fri, 27th Nov 2020
GCSB report: NZ firms lack CISOs, human investment
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GCSB report: NZ firms lack CISOs, human investment

A GCSB report reveals that over 80% of major NZ firms lack a CISO, with significant gaps in human investment affecting overall cyber resilience.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Thu, 1st Nov 2018
Three key elements to protect Kiwi enterprises from cyber threats
Firewalls

Three key elements to protect Kiwi enterprises from cyber threats

Executive teams must invest in continually improving security management processes to prevent successful attacks.

By Ian Raper • 4 min read • Wed, 13th Dec 2017
Major cyberattack a matter of when, not if
Malware

Major cyberattack a matter of when, not if

Health services could face major disruption as officials warn a severe cyberattack is likely, with insurance cover still scarce among firms.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 5th Jul 2017
Virtual cyber defender keeps cybercriminals at bay
Data Protection

Virtual cyber defender keeps cybercriminals at bay

Smaller firms could struggle to cope as rising cybercrime puts personal data, reputations and finances at increasing risk in New Zealand.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 21st Jun 2017
NCSC report counts 338 recorded attacks on NZ's 'nationally significant organisations'
Malware

NCSC report counts 338 recorded attacks on NZ's 'nationally significant organisations'

NZ's top organisations hit by 338 cyber attacks, warns NCSC, with the actual figures likely far greater as threats escalate.

By Sara Barker • 4 min read • Mon, 13th Mar 2017

Global Stories

National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) stories

No more 'pawswords': Why pet names shouldn't unlock your online accounts
Hyperscale

No more 'pawswords': Why pet names shouldn't unlock your online accounts

15% of Britons use their pet's name as a password, making them easy targets for cybercriminals, warns UK's National Cyber Security Centre.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Fri, 16th Apr 2021
GCSB exposes Russia's involvement in malicious cyber attacks
Power / Energy

GCSB exposes Russia's involvement in malicious cyber attacks

New Zealand and UK blame Russian government for cyber attacks on political institutions, businesses, sports bodies, and media.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Thu, 4th Oct 2018
'Utterly frightening': UK's critical infrastructure is under attack
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'Utterly frightening': UK's critical infrastructure is under attack

​The NCSC recently issued a warning that the UK's critical infrastructure has been under cyberattack for at least a year.

By Ashton Young • 4 min read • Tue, 10th Apr 2018
80% increase in cyberattacks: “Ultimately it is a race against time”
Multi-cloud

80% increase in cyberattacks: “Ultimately it is a race against time”

UK faces more than 10 significant cyber-attacks per week, according to Robin Jones, head of technology resilience at the FCA.

By Ashton Young • 3 min read • Fri, 2nd Feb 2018
NCSC reveals unclassified look into New Zealand's cyber threat landscape
National Cyber Security Centre

NCSC reveals unclassified look into New Zealand's cyber threat landscape

The NCSC released its 2016/2017 Cyber Threat Report last week, which reveals that there were 396 cyber incidents this year - 58 more than last year.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Wed, 29th Nov 2017
Don't expect Govt to protect NZ healthcare firms from cyber attacks, health expert warns
Firewalls

Don't expect Govt to protect NZ healthcare firms from cyber attacks, health expert warns

Health expert cautions against cyber complacency, urging NZ healthcare firms to bolster defences amid rising threats.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Wed, 5th Jul 2017