“The increase on reporting and reduction in financial loss could mean that New Zealanders are developing a heightened awareness of cybersecurity threats as we’ve become more dependent on digital services.” 

"It’s important to InternetNZ to keep adding intelligence to Defenz to make sure our customers are protected from known security threats."

Financial losses to cyber-attacks in New Zealand reported between 1 April and 30 June were $6.5 million, up from the $1.7 million reported in the previous quarter.

In just a three month period this year, New Zealanders reported more than 1000 cybersecurity incidents and financial losses of $6.5 million to CERT NZ.

"There are some fundamental basics that a company can put in place with no or minimal cost. People and staff still pose a great risk, so cybersecurity issues need to be high on the management agenda.”

New Zealanders reported direct financial losses of $1.7 million. While that is still a substantial loss, the figure is a 71% drop from the previous quarter.

The Government has refreshed its approach to New Zealand’s cybersecurity, with more focus on partnerships, funding, and international participation.

It doesn’t take some people long to abuse people’s kindness and generosity in a time of mourning.

Despite ongoing efforts to raise awareness about online scams and fraud, New Zealanders are still losing staggering amounts of money.

The annual list is designed to help businesses prioritise their security controls based on CERT NZ’s local and international threat intelligence.

“In one case, the attacker gained access and tracked the business’s emails for at least six months. They gathered extensive knowledge of the business’s billing cycles."

The losses are almost five times higher compared to the same period last year, from reported losses alone.

Auckland-based online computer parts store Computer Lounge has been affected by a security breach.

With the Facebook data breach still fresh in everyone’s minds, Cyber Smart Week couldn’t come soon enough.

CERT NZ’s April-June 2018 Quarterly Report suggests that cyber threats – and the amount of people who are reporting them – are once again on the rise, and fewer people are losing money.

CERT NZ is warning New Zealand businesses to be aware of an upsurge in fake invoices, which are often intercepting genuine payments.

“Clark has downplayed cybersecurity issues by saying he won’t deal in hypotheticals. There's nothing hypothetical about our DHBs being under attack."

“There’s been strong interest in the Cyber Security Strategy refresh and we want to ensure we have a broad range of perspectives," says Clare Curran.

The two agencies have agreed to share certain domain registration information so that they can ‘enhance’ cybersecurity in New Zealand.

The award recognises that Brennan IT fixed the largest percentage of vulnerabilities reported through AusCERT's MSINs.

The first three months of 2018 were busier than ever for cybercriminals, who managed to steal $2.9 million from New Zealanders.

The Government’s Budget 2018 will inject an extra $3.9 million for New Zealand’s Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT) over the next four years.

"PaCSON is a vehicle we can use for closer sharing of cybersecurity threat information, tools, techniques and ideas between nations."

CERT NZ says it is a ‘huge honour’ to be voted in as the Pacific Cyber Security Operational Network’s inaugural chair.