Individuals
Explore our content to find practical guidance on how to keep your information safe and secure online.
Guide
Top 11 tips for cyber security
Cyber security attacks are becoming more and more common over time, so it’s important to know what you can do to protect
News
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
Ransomware
Ransomware is a type of malicious software that denies a user access to their files or computer system unless they pay a
Alert
Microsoft 365 phishing using fake voicemail messages
News
New Zealanders report almost $17 million in loss due to cyber security incidents
CERT NZ’s latest report, released today, shows a 65% increase in reports of cyber security incidents over the past year,
Common Threats
Scams and fraud
Online scams are intended to manipulate or trick people into giving away their personal details, financial details, or m
News
CERT NZ’s threat feed saves New Zealanders a costly tax year
CERT NZ’s timely actions have saved some New Zealanders a costly end to the tax year. With the help of CERT NZ’s threat
Alert
Facebook data leak publicly available
Common Threats
Unauthorised access
The term 'unauthorised access' describes the act of directly — or indirectly — accessing information online without auth
News
Reserve Bank of New Zealand data breach
The Reserve Bank of New Zealand has suffered a data breach which has been widely reported in New Zealand media. The bre
Alert
Critical vulnerabilities identified in Microsoft Windows
Common Threats
Phishing
Phishing is a type of email scam. The sender pretends to be a trustworthy organisation — like a bank or government agenc
Guide
How to create a good password
Creating strong passwords for your online accounts is one of the most effective ways you can protect personal informatio