1. Home
  2. Individuals
  3. Common threats
  4. Phishing

Phishing

Phishing is a type of email scam. The sender pretends to be a trustworthy organisation — like a bank or government agency — in an attempt to get you to provide them with personal information, particularly financial details.

CERT NZ has launched a new website called Own Your Online. It’s aimed at individuals and small-medium businesses and simplifies cyber security to help people be secure online.

The information that was on this page can now be found on Own Your Online:

Phishing External Link

Related content

CERT TEC 180518 WEB 299

Common Threats

Scams and fraud

Online scams are intended to manipulate or trick people into giving away their personal details, financial details, or m
CERT TEC 180518 WEB 83

Common Threats

Malware

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