Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT) stories
Four tips to protect your business from cybercriminals
Wed, 18th Sep 2024
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data protection
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mfa
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phishing
As cybercriminals evolve, businesses must bolster their defences. This Cyber Security Awareness Month, discover four key tips to keep your business safe.
Cybersecurity firm Group-IB tracks major new threat actor GambleForce
Thu, 14th Dec 2023
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advanced persistent threat protection
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government
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travel
Threat actor GambleForce has struck 24 organisations in 8 countries in 3 months, exploiting SQL vulnerabilities to steal sensitive data.
Group-IB warns of rising Android Trojan threat in APAC
Mon, 16th Oct 2023
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smartphones
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endpoint protection
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advanced persistent threat protection
Group-IB warns of rising cyber threats in Asia-Pacific, with advanced Android Trojan GoldDigger targeting Vietnamese banking apps.
New Zealand takes major step in cybersecurity with integrated agency formation
Thu, 31st Aug 2023
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government
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ncsc
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cert
New Zealand's CERT NZ and NCSC have joined forces to create a lead operational cyber security agency, similar to those in Australia, the UK, and Canada.
Claroty uncovers vulnerabilities in Akuvox intercom system
Wed, 15th Mar 2023
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data protection
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iot
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cybersecurity
Claroty has uncovered 13 vulnerabilities in the Akuvox E11 smart intercom system, making the camera and microphone vulnerable and compromising video and images.
Establishment of ASEAN Regional Computer Emergency Response Team
Fri, 21st Oct 2022
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cybersecurity
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cert
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cii
Feasibility Study on the Establishment of an ASEAN Regional CERT as a key initiative in strengthening ASEAN cybersecurity.
NZ’s Cyber Resilience Framework to be evolving and potentially automated
Wed, 17th Aug 2022
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strategy
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cyber resilience
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framework
The government's already putting $2.4 million into the Cyber Resilience Framework in its initial stages, what is it and why is it important?.
CERT NZ helps open source community with upgrade of Samba
Wed, 27th Jul 2022
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open source
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cybersecurity
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catalyst
A collaboration between CERT NZ, Catalyst and the open source community has created a major update for Samba, making it more secure.
Could New Zealanders initiate a cyber attack from within?
Fri, 27th May 2022
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advanced persistent threat protection
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risk & compliance
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cybersecurity
The threat landscape is significantly increasing worldwide, and the opportunities it presents are a growing concern in Aotearoa.
CERT NZ releases first Cyber Security Insights for 2022
Wed, 25th May 2022
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malware
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ransomware
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cybersecurity
CERT NZ has released Quarter One: Cyber Security Insights 2022, which offers an overview of reports about cybersecurity incidents affecting New Zealanders.
NCSC advisory highlights poor security configurations
Wed, 18th May 2022
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cybersecurity
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gcsb
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ncsc
The GCSB's National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) has released a cyber security advisory identifying commonly exploited controls and practices.
How prepared is Aotearoa for a major cybersecurity breach?
Fri, 1st Apr 2022
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advanced persistent threat protection
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breach prevention
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risk & compliance
Because of the digital world we now live in, the risk of cyber attacks means that geography is no longer enough to distance ourselves from tensions overseas.
COVID-19 and cybersecurity: Technology and risk in Aotearoa
Fri, 25th Mar 2022
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phishing
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email security
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cybersecurity
Scammers are using COVID-19 to exploit New Zealanders' personal information and financial details, warns cybersecurity agency Netsafe.
How safe is New Zealand’s disabled community online?
Tue, 22nd Mar 2022
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dei
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cybersecurity
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healthtech
New Zealand invests over $75m in cybersecurity for health system amid growing cyber threats and questions arise over online safety for disabled individuals.
Log4j actively exploited, serious complications can occur according to CERT NZ
Mon, 13th Dec 2021
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martech
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breach prevention
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cybersecurity
The widely-used java logging library, log4j, has been actively exploited, according to an update from CERT NZ and Catalyst.
Flubot malware, botnets, phishing round out top security issues plaguing Kiwis in Q3
Wed, 8th Dec 2021
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malware
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ddos
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phishing
Malware and scams continue to plague thousands of New Zealanders, laying $3.3 million to waste in just three months.
Cybersecurity experts urge caution as phishing attacks surge
Wed, 24th Nov 2021
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phishing
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email security
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online shopping
With holiday sales season near, phishing attacks surge in New Zealand. Experts urge vigilance against scams, stressing caution with online deals.
It's Fraud Awareness Week: How you can steer clear of scams and fraud
Fri, 19th Nov 2021
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email security
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cybersecurity
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scams
Netsafe reports 86% rise in identity fraud and 37% increase in investment fraud in New Zealand, sparking concern over online safety.
What is NZ’s Cyber Security Emergency Response Plan?
Wed, 3rd Nov 2021
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cybersecurity
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ncsc
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pijf
The Cyber Security Emergency Response Plan (CSERP) is the framework that the government will use in the event of a cyber-emergency.
Cyber Smart Week takes cybersecurity back to basics
Thu, 21st Oct 2021
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biometrics
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cybersecurity
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advantage nz
Cyber Smart Week, led by CERT NZ, aims to improve cybersecurity and raise awareness of cyber threats in New Zealand.