Individuals

Explore our content to find practical guidance on how to keep your information safe and secure online.

Alert

Critical vulnerabilities identified in Microsoft Windows

10 February 2021

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News

Businesses’ attitudes to cyber security shifting, but more work to be done

While businesses’ attitudes to cyber security are shifting, 3 in 5 small businesses believe they should be doing more to

29 June 2021

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Common Threats

Malware

'Malware' refers to any kind of malicious software designed to damage or harm a computer system.

Guide

Use two-factor authentication to protect your accounts

When you log in to your accounts online, you mostly use a simple 'username and password' combination to do so. Adding tw

Alert

Vulnerabilities in Apple devices reportedly being targeted by attackers

28 January 2021

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News

Cyber security incidents continue to rise

CERT NZ’s latest report shows Kiwis reported more than 1,400 cyber security incidents from 1 January to 31 March.

3 June 2021

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Common Threats

Online child abuse

This is any kind of abuse of a child that happens on the internet.

Guide

Keep your data safe with a password manager

Using a password manager is an easy way to protect yourself online — and you’ll only need to remember one password for a

Alert

Financial sector targeted in blackmail campaign

1 November 2019

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News

Cyber security strengthens in the Pacific with the launch of SamCERT

A partnership between New Zealand and Samoa has strengthened cyber security resilience in the Pacific with the establish

27 May 2021

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Common Threats

Cyber bullying

Cyber bullying relates to any kind of bullying, harassment or abuse that’s carried out online, for example through socia

Alert

Serious issue with older Microsoft Windows systems

5 November 2019

Guide

Keep up with your updates

Keeping your software and devices updated is one of the easiest and most effective ways of protecting yourself from a cy

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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

29 April 2021

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Common Threats

Objectionable material

The term 'objectionable material' usually relates to any publication that deals with subjects like sex, horror, crime, c

Alert

Christchurch tragedy-related scams and attacks

18 March 2019