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Spam

The term 'spam' refers to emails, SMS texts or faxes from an individual, or a company, that you didn’t ask to receive. It’s the junk mail that you get, advertising products or services you don’t want.

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:

Spam External Link

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Common Threats

Phishing

Phishing is a type of email scam. The sender pretends to be a trustworthy organisation — like a bank or government agenc