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New Zealand 56th in the world for cyber security
Ransomware

New Zealand 56th in the world for cyber security

Phishing and credential-harvesting attacks are rising as New Zealand climbs only to 56th globally, with 2,333 incidents reported in the quarter.

By Michael Curreen • 3 min read • Wed, 3rd Aug 2022
Major wake-up call needed after increased cyber threat
Software-as-a-Service

Major wake-up call needed after increased cyber threat

Hospitals, banks and other essential services face rising disruption as attackers exploit cloud blind spots and lean security teams.

By Michael Curreen • 6 min read • Thu, 16th Sep 2021
New Zealand’s critical infrastructure vulnerable to cyber attacks
Software-as-a-Service

New Zealand’s critical infrastructure vulnerable to cyber attacks

Banks and public services face rising disruption as attackers eye energy and water networks, with millions already lost to cyber incidents.

By Staff Writer • 6 min read • Thu, 16th Sep 2021
Govt to launch full inquiry into DHB ransomware attack
Malware

Govt to launch full inquiry into DHB ransomware attack

Minister Andrew Little has announced a full inquiry into the ransomware attack at Waikato DHB in the early hours of May 18.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 7th Jul 2021
Waikato DHB attack a wake up call on cyber security
Software-as-a-Service

Waikato DHB attack a wake up call on cyber security

Patients and staff faced disrupted clinical services after hackers crippled Waikato DHB’s systems in a ransomware attack.

By Staff Writer • 8 min read • Sun, 23rd May 2021
Deaf New Zealanders at risk in medical emergencies
Green Party

Deaf New Zealanders at risk in medical emergencies

Only eight of 20 district health boards can guarantee round-the-clock sign language access, leaving deaf patients exposed in emergencies.

By Geoff • 3 min read • Tue, 21st Mar 2017
Waikato DHB health service coming to mobile devices
Health Technologies

Waikato DHB health service coming to mobile devices

The Waikato District Health Board (DHB) has designed a new app that allows patients to communicate with their doctor via their mobile device.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Tue, 17th May 2016
Pharmacy upgrades to regional electronic system
Supply Chain

Pharmacy upgrades to regional electronic system

Waikato Hospital Pharmacy has joined the Midland Regional ePharmacy solution following five years of planning, the Waikato DHB announced.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Mon, 18th May 2015

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Privacy Commissioner John Edwards tipped for top role as UK Information Commissioner
Breach Prevention

Privacy Commissioner John Edwards tipped for top role as UK Information Commissioner

Privacy Commissioner John Edwards named preferred candidate for UK Information Commissioner, pending UK Parliament's decision.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Fri, 27th Aug 2021
Video: 10 Minute IT Jams — Vectra AI director on the fragility of critical nation infrastructure
Cloud Security

Video: 10 Minute IT Jams — Vectra AI director on the fragility of critical nation infrastructure

Vectra AI director of security engineering Chris Fisher explains why ransomware attacks on critical national infrastructure are becoming increasingly common.

By Nick Forrester • 1 min read • Thu, 27th May 2021
UPDATED: IT systems down at Waikato Hospital & DHB, 'cybersecurity incident' confirmed
Cybersecurity

UPDATED: IT systems down at Waikato Hospital & DHB, 'cybersecurity incident' confirmed

Waikato Hospital has this morning begun turning outpatients away from scheduled bookings after a major outage affecting its IT and phone systems.

By Sara Barker • 5 min read • Wed, 19th May 2021