National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) stories
NZ cyber incidents cause NZD $7.8 million loss in early 2025
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phishing
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advanced persistent threat protection
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email security
New Zealand's cyber incidents in Q1 2025 caused NZD $7.8 million in losses, marking a 14.7% rise and the second-highest quarterly total ever reported.
Specops adds Entra ID support to Secure Service Desk
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digital transformation
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mfa
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cloud security
Specops Software updates its Secure Service Desk for Cloud to support native Entra ID, boosting identity verification for cloud, hybrid, and on-premises users.
CyberNorth & Sage join forces to boost North East cyber sector
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fintech
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ai
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sage
CyberNorth and Sage have partnered to boost the North East's cyber security sector, aiming to establish the region as a global innovation hub.
Cyberattacks expose weaknesses in UK retail & supply chains
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data protection
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ransomware
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digital transformation
Recent cyberattacks targeting UK retailers and suppliers like M&S and Peter Green Chilled expose critical weaknesses in the nation's retail and supply chains.
Infosecurity Europe 2025 to spotlight AI-driven cyber risks
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cloud security
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iot security
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ai security
Infosecurity Europe 2025 will focus on AI-driven cyber risks with a new AI and cloud security theatre, highlighting generative AI threats and strategic responses.
Cybersecurity professionals set to gain new trauma support
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advanced persistent threat protection
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cybersecurity
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ncsc
The Chartered Institute of Information Security teams with PTSD Resolution to offer trauma therapy and mental health support to UK cybersecurity professionals from May 2025.
Infosecurity Europe 2025 explores geopolitics & cyber threats
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advanced persistent threat protection
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cybersecurity
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ncsc
Rory Stewart and NCSC's Paul Chichester headline Infosecurity Europe 2025, focusing on geopolitics' impact on cybersecurity at London event in June.
Reversec joins UK council to boost cyber standards & diversity
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cybersecurity
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council
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ncsc
Reversec has joined the UK Cyber Security Council as a Spotlight Member, aiming to boost national cyber standards and diversity within the sector.
Scattered Spider exploited UK retailer service desks
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ransomware
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mfa
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cybersecurity
Cybercriminal group Scattered Spider targets UK firms like Marks & Spencer and Harrods by tricking IT service desks in social engineering attacks.
Saviynt, Chillisoft partner to boost NZ identity security
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it training
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digital transformation
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cloud security
Saviynt partners with New Zealand's Chillisoft to boost identity security amid a 58% rise in cyber incidents, focusing on enterprise and government sectors.
Audit reform urged to strengthen UK's digital resilience
Thu, 17th Apr 2025
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data protection
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digital transformation
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quantum computing
ISACA and CIIA urge UK Government to expedite audit reform legislation to bolster digital resilience amid rising cyber threats and economic risks.
UK firms face rising cyberwarfare threats & GBP £14.2m costs
Thu, 17th Apr 2025
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ransomware
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digital transformation
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ai
UK firms face soaring cyberwarfare threats, with Transport and Logistics hit hardest at GBP £14.2m average ransomware costs amid rising geopolitical tensions.
Confidence gap in cybersecurity readiness in New Zealand
Tue, 25th Mar 2025
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advanced persistent threat protection
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breach prevention
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ai security
A new Datacom survey reveals a stark divide in cybersecurity confidence in New Zealand, with 71% of leaders confident in their staff, while only 51% of employees feel prepared.
CyXcel achieves approved vendor status by UK cyber centre
Wed, 19th Mar 2025
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ransomware
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advanced persistent threat protection
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ncsc
CyXcel has secured NCSC's Cyber Incident Response Approved Vendor status, becoming one of just 43 firms in the UK with this vital accreditation.
Akamai unveils comprehensive cybersecurity guide for 2025
Wed, 12th Feb 2025
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malware
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virtualisation
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iot security
The National Cyber Security Centre has unveiled new guidelines for IoT manufacturers, while Akamai launches its Defenders' Guide 2025 to bolster cybersecurity.
Cyber security threats in New Zealand show worrying rise
Mon, 10th Feb 2025
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advanced persistent threat protection
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risk & compliance
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gcsb
New Zealand's cyber security landscape is increasingly dire, with over 7,000 incidents logged last year amid threats from both criminals and state actors.
NCSC completes improvements post-IPAC cyber activity review
Thu, 26th Dec 2024
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advanced persistent threat protection
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gcsb
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ncsc
The National Cyber Security Centre has swiftly implemented all recommendations from a review addressing cyber threats targeting the Inter-Parliamentary Alliance on China.
NCSC implements all improvements from cyber activity review
Tue, 24th Dec 2024
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advanced persistent threat protection
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gcsb
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ncsc
The National Cyber Security Centre has swiftly implemented all recommendations from a review addressing cyber threats to Inter-Parliamentary Alliance on China members.
Cyber incidents rise sharply, losses from threats decrease
Wed, 11th Dec 2024
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data protection
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phishing
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advanced persistent threat protection
Cybercrime incidents surged by 58% in Q3 2024, with phishing and unauthorised access posing significant threats, warns the National Cyber Security Centre.
UK urged to prioritise reform against cyber attack risks
Mon, 9th Dec 2024
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ransomware
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supply chain
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breach prevention
Cyber experts are urging UK ministers to act on reforms as the risk of cyber attacks on national infrastructure is increasingly underestimated.