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Samoa and New Zealand sign collaborative agreement on cyber security
SamCERT and CERT NZ have signed a strategic agreement to enhance collaborative cyber security efforts in the region. The
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Tongan Cybersecurity Workforce Development Program launches with support from New Zealand
CERT Tonga launches a region-first program to bolster cyber skills in the Pacific.
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Protect your business from DDoS attacks
A distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attack is aimed at stopping your online tools and websites from working by overlo
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Protecting your business from online threats - a lunchtime talk
Keeping your business secure online can be confusing and stressful, especially when your expertise is not in tech.
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CERT NZ motivates kiwis to get Big Password Energy this month
Having Big Password Energy is all about being cyber confident and capable by making sure your device and online accounts
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Cyber security advice in 13 different languages
CERT NZ has launched new resources that provide cyber security advice in eight different languages and five alternate fo
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A changing cyber world is outpacing New Zealanders’ security steps – Research
While New Zealanders have mostly picked up good passive behaviours, like not clicking on strange links in emails or dele
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No such thing as a “quiet time” for cyber security
The number of cyber incidents reported to CERT NZ has remained constant from the first to second quarter of the year. Bu
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Aotearoa’s Cyber Smart Week kicks off with a challenge to lift your security game
New Zealand’s annual cyber security awareness campaign, Cyber Smart Week kicks off on 10 October. This year CERT NZ, the
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Record scam loss is a call for NZers to act on cyber security
A spate of scams between July and September has seen New Zealanders stung with direct financial losses totalling almost
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A year of lows and highs - 2022
2022 has been a big year for cyber security, with several incidents from around the globe hitting headlines. Naturally,
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When password managers get hacked
What do you do if your password manager has been hacked? If you’re a LastPass user, it might be time to consider your op
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Significant investment scam targeting New Zealanders
A major investment scam is currently targeting New Zealanders seeking financial advice. We are aware that, in the last w
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Record losses to cybercrime a concern, even as reports decline
CERT NZ’s latest annual summary shows that scammers are still finding new and inventive ways of getting to our money. Wh
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Research on cyber security awareness is underway
During May and June 2023, CERT NZ is conducting research about cyber security awareness among New Zealanders.
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CERT NZ’s Two Steps, Too Easy campaign is encouraging small-to-medium businesses to use two-factor authentication (2FA) to protect their online accounts.
Maintaining good cyber security is a top concern for businesses but they often don’t know where to start. 2FA is an easy