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Government moves to create lead cyber security agency

The Government is creating a lead operational cyber security agency, as such the functions of CERT NZ will be integrated

26 July 2023

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Financial losses due to cybercrime up 66% in first quarter of 2023 – CERT NZ

CERT NZ has seen report numbers, in the first quarter of this year, creep back up from the last quarter of 2022. And unf

22 June 2023

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New Zealand and International Partners Release Comprehensive Cyber Advisory on LockBit Ransomware 

Joint Advisory Helps Organizations Around the World Better Understand and Protect Against this Global Ransomware Threat.

15 June 2023

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Record losses to cybercrime a concern, even as reports decline

CERT NZ’s latest annual summary shows that scammers are still finding new and inventive ways of getting to our money. Wh

23 March 2023

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When password managers get hacked

What do you do if your password manager has been hacked? If you’re a LastPass user, it might be time to consider your op

19 January 2023

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A year of lows and highs - 2022

2022 has been a big year for cyber security, with several incidents from around the globe hitting headlines. Naturally,

13 December 2022

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Record scam loss is a call for NZers to act on cyber security

A spate of scams between July and September has seen New Zealanders stung with direct financial losses totalling almost

7 December 2022

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Aotearoa’s Cyber Smart Week kicks off with a challenge to lift your security game

New Zealand’s annual cyber security awareness campaign, Cyber Smart Week kicks off on 10 October. This year CERT NZ, the

10 October 2022

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No such thing as a “quiet time” for cyber security

The number of cyber incidents reported to CERT NZ has remained constant from the first to second quarter of the year. Bu

25 August 2022

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A changing cyber world is outpacing New Zealanders’ security steps – Research

While New Zealanders have mostly picked up good passive behaviours, like not clicking on strange links in emails or dele

18 August 2022

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CERT NZ motivates kiwis to get Big Password Energy this month

Having Big Password Energy is all about being cyber confident and capable by making sure your device and online accounts

18 July 2022

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Tongan Cybersecurity Workforce Development Program launches with support from New Zealand

CERT Tonga launches a region-first program to bolster cyber skills in the Pacific.

16 March 2022