Common Threats
Distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attack
A distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attack is aimed at stopping your online tools and websites from working by overlo
Business
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Financial sector targeted in blackmail campaign
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Concerns over security increase as more people hit the online shops
Research shows that as more people are transacting online, concerns about the security of online shopping are on the min
Common Threats
Artificial Intelligence
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is quickly becoming a tool used by businesses, individuals and, sadly, cybercriminals.
Guide
Keeping your school network safe
It’s important to review and manage your school’s network security. Teachers and students use the internet to connect wi
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Serious issue with older Microsoft Windows systems
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Remote working putting organisations at risk of ransomware
CERT NZ is urging Kiwi organisations to tighten up the way they enable remote working for staff to avoid a ransomware at
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Christchurch tragedy-related scams and attacks
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Protect your business online with two-factor authentication
Implementing just two easy steps can go a long way towards protecting your business accounts from cyber security risks.
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Google Chrome web browser security issue
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CERT NZ urges businesses to fix Java software weakness as soon as possible
A serious weakness has been discovered in a software component widely used by businesses and organisations.
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Bomb threat emails affecting New Zealanders
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Managing passwords and authentication in your business
Given that most – if not all – of your staff need to access your network to do their jobs, it’s important to have a robu
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Government and telcos join forces to battle SMS scam
In late September thousands of New Zealanders fell victim to the Flubot scam, the largest SMS text scam to hit our shore
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Using two-factor authentication (2FA) to secure your business
As part of your business strategy, you need to think about how to protect both your systems and your customers' accounts
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Businesses encouraged to trade smart online to avoid a nightmare before Christmas
Shoring up ecommerce website security can help businesses and their customers avoid a cyber nightmare before Christmas s