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

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Don’t blame the IT crowd - cyber security is everyone’s concern
Cyber security incidents caused nearly $17m losses last year, but most organisations still see it as an 'IT problem'.

Common Threats
Cyber bullying
Cyber bullying relates to any kind of bullying, harassment or abuse that’s carried out online, for example through socia
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Christchurch tragedy-related scams and attacks

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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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

Common Threats
Objectionable material
The term 'objectionable material' usually relates to any publication that deals with subjects like sex, horror, crime, c
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Google Chrome web browser security issue

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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

Common Threats
Spam
The term 'spam' refers to emails, SMS texts or faxes from an individual, or a company, that you didn’t ask to receive. I
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Bomb threat emails affecting New Zealanders

Guide
Secure your home network
You need to make sure your home wireless network is secure, to protect it against unauthorised access or attack. The bes

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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.

Guide
Buying a new device
Get our tips to help you stay secure when you're thinking of buying a new device.

Common Threats
SIM swapping attacks
A SIM swap attack (also known as SIM porting or SIM hijacking) is where an attacker tricks a mobile phone service provid

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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