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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

27 April 2022

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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.

16 March 2022

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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.

22 June 2022

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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

18 July 2022

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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

28 July 2022

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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

18 August 2022

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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

25 August 2022

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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

10 October 2022

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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

7 December 2022

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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,

13 December 2022

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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

19 January 2023

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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

14 February 2023

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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

23 March 2023

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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.

18 May 2023

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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

22 May 2023