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Recent threats

We highlight current cyber security threats in New Zealand, and provide guidance on what to do if they affect you.

08 Jan 2018

Meltdown and Spectre vulnerabilities in computer processors

Researchers have found multiple vulnerabilities in computer processors which may allow attackers to extract information from affected systems, including passwords and other sensitive data.

25 Oct 2017

Ransomware, called Bad Rabbit, affecting international systems

A new ransomware campaign is spreading in Russia. Called Bad Rabbit, it is also affecting some networks in Ukraine, Turkey and Germany.

17 Oct 2017

KRACK attack: Security weaknesses affecting Wi-Fi enabled devices

Weaknesses have been discovered in a protocol that Wi-Fi uses. They are being referred to as KRACK (Key Reinstallation Attack).

13 Oct 2017

Kovter malware being distributed on adult websites

CERT NZ is aware of reports that some visitors to adult websites have been asked to download browser or video player updates that contain malware.

18 Sep 2017

Office 365 phishing and credential harvesting campaign

CERT NZ has received reports of a phishing campaign that steals your login details (called credential harvesting) affecting many New Zealand businesses and organisations.

13 Sep 2017

BlueBorne: Security vulnerabilities affecting Bluetooth devices

BlueBorne is a vulnerability that can affect devices that use Bluetooth. This vulnerability is not limited to computers, tablets and smartphones; it is also possible that it will affect Internet-of-Things (IoT) devices.

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