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Kiwi company DEFEND achieves world first with Microsoft

New Zealand cybersecurity provider DEFEND is the first company worldwide to achieve all four Microsoft Advanced Specialisations, including Cloud Security.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 8th Sep 2021

Virtual Private Networks

Remote working putting organisations at risk of ransomware

Poorly configured remote access systems are leaving Kiwi businesses exposed, with CERT NZ warning ransomware reports hit a quarterly high.

By Michael Curreen • 3 min read • Fri, 20th Aug 2021

Data Protection

Time to drop the 'she’ll be right' attitude

Thousands of New Zealanders face fraud and blackmail each year as many still skip basic online security steps, CERT NZ says.

By Michael Curreen • 2 min read • Mon, 7th Dec 2020

Malware

Double extortion ransomware a new threat to businesses

Pressure is mounting on firms as ransomware gangs now threaten to leak stolen data online if victims refuse to pay.

By Michael Curreen • 3 min read • Wed, 11th Nov 2020

Data Protection

Four ways to step up your cyber defence

New Zealanders are being urged to tighten account security as attacks rise, with simple steps helping to reduce the risk of theft and identity fraud.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 20th Oct 2020

Data Protection

The best defence Is learning from others

Most organisations faced at least one successful cyberattack last year, underlining the need to reassess security practices and share lessons.

By Michael Curreen • 1 min read • Wed, 17th Jun 2020

Malware

Unplugging the USB cybersecurity threat

Industrial plants can now log and block USB devices after malware spread via removable media helped trigger outages and sewage floods.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 17th Aug 2017

Data Protection

CERT report only captures the tip of the iceberg

Reported cyber incidents costing NZ companies more than GBP £400,000 in three months may be only a fraction of the true toll, NZTech warns.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 17th Aug 2017

Data Protection

Are your health records safe from attackers?

Patients could face disrupted care and higher risks as a Microsoft security chief warns New Zealand health systems remain easy targets for hackers.

By Geoff • 3 min read • Wed, 19th Jul 2017

Malware

Major cyberattack a matter of when, not if

Health services could face major disruption as officials warn a severe cyberattack is likely, with insurance cover still scarce among firms.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 5th Jul 2017

Malware

CERT response team to ward off cyberattacks

The new unit will give businesses and internet users a hotline and online tools to report attacks as ransomware and hacking rise.

By Staff Writer • 8 min read • Thu, 13th Apr 2017

Malware

Students urged to combat cybercrime

Unfilled cyber jobs are set to surge, prompting schools to steer pupils towards a fast-growing sector vital to New Zealand's economy.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 6th Apr 2017

Unified Communications

Users want proactive not reactive security solutions

Throughout 2014 there were an increasing number of high profile cyber security threats and breaches, and response is the difference between success and failure.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 13th Jan 2015

Global Stories

Cyber resilience stories

Ransomware

Video: 10 Minute IT Jams - Who is Darktrace?

TechDay's 10 Minute IT Jams: Darktrace's MD for APAC, Sanjay Aurora, discusses the company's latest innovations and cyber-defence strategies.

By Nick Forrester • 6 min read • Fri, 24th Sep 2021

Disaster Recovery

Webinar on demand: An integrated approach to digital resiliency

Critical event response is the type of response needed in situations such as service disruptions, cyber attacks, security breaches, or data centre outages.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Wed, 26th May 2021