CERT / Computer Emergency Response Team stories - Page 3
Budget 2018: NZ's cyber threat response gets $3.9m boost
Thu, 17th May 2018
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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.
The Pacific Cyber Security Operational Network is now in action
Mon, 14th May 2018
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New Pacific Cyber Security Network launches, uniting 14 nations in regional defense.
CERT NZ honoured to chair new Pacific Cyber Security Operational Network
Mon, 14th May 2018
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CERT NZ says it is a ‘huge honour’ to be voted in as the Pacific Cyber Security Operational Network’s inaugural chair.
CERT NZ's Advisory Board extended for another six months
Mon, 30th Apr 2018
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CERT NZ's advisory board's tenure extended for 24 months to boost NZ's cybersecurity defences.
Clare Curran targeted in Facebook impersonation; warns Kiwis to be vigilant
Mon, 23rd Apr 2018
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NZ Minister hit by fake FB account, urges vigilance & CERT NZ reports.
CERT NZ issues security alert about Smart Install-enabled Cisco devices
Thu, 19th Apr 2018
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CERT NZ has issued a bulletin about a cyber attack campaign that is targeting Cisco devices that have enabled Smart Install (SMI).
CERT NZ partners with Orange Business Services on comprehensive threat intelligence
Mon, 16th Apr 2018
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CERT NZ and Orange Business Services collaborate in threat intelligence sharing to boost analysis of cyber threat data.
Government moves to revitalize NZ's Cyber Security and Action Plan
Mon, 16th Apr 2018
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cybersecurity
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nz government
NZ boosts cyber defences as threats surge, Minister Curran announces strategy overhaul.
Control is critical to contain cyber attacks in New Zealand
Mon, 9th Apr 2018
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smartphones
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technology gifts
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patching
As evident from CERT New Zealand’s security recommendations, mitigation and prevention of a data breach is a lot more cost-effective than recovery.
Under the spotlight: CERT NZ reveals last year’s most pervasive cyber threats
Thu, 29th Mar 2018
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cryptocurrency
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blockchain
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phishing
New Zealanders from ‘all walks of life’ reported 1131 cybersecurity issues ranging from cryptocurrency scams to phishing in 2017.
Sydney's Joint Cyber Security Centre opens in Darling Park
Thu, 22nd Mar 2018
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cybersecurity
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threat intelligence
Sydney is now home to Australia’s newest Joint Cyber Security Centre (JCSC), which was officially opened this week by Angus Taylor.
Watch out for a RealMe phishing scam in your inbox
Thu, 8th Mar 2018
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phishing
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email security
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cybersecurity
The phishing email states that the user has a private message & they need to access their RealMe account. The web link takes users to a fake website.
CERT Australia reveals this year's cybersecurity challenges
Tue, 27th Feb 2018
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phishing
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email security
Criminals will exploit known vulnerabilities; social engineering will craft sophisticated networks; supply chain targeting will target third parties..
United States hot on heels of North Korea's Hidden Cobra malware
Mon, 19th Feb 2018
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malware
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cybersecurity
The United States Computer Emergency Readiness Team (US-CERT) is honing in on the North Korean Government’s activities known as HIDDEN COBRA.
CERT NZ: Kiwis have lost $1.9m from cyber incidents since April
Mon, 11th Dec 2017
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ransomware
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phishing
Cyber attackers have been successful in causing more than $1.9 million in losses for New Zealanders since April 2017 and $1.18 million was from Q3.
NCSC reveals unclassified look into New Zealand's cyber threat landscape
Wed, 29th Nov 2017
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The NCSC released its 2016/2017 Cyber Threat Report last week, which reveals that there were 396 cyber incidents this year - 58 more than last year.
Dimension Data ramps up its NZ Cybersecurity Practice
Tue, 28th Nov 2017
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Dimension Data New Zealand strengthens its cybersecurity practice to meet growing demand and changing threats.
The importance of two-factor authentication in banking & business
Mon, 27th Nov 2017
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new zealand bankers’ association
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cyber smart week
New Zealanders urged to use two-factor authentication as part of everyday online interactions, says New Zealand Bankers' Association.
NZ Cyber Smart Week: If you just do one thing, start using a password manager
Mon, 27th Nov 2017
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NZ Cyber Smart tip: Defend with a strong password manager.
NZ Internet Task Force signs on for Cyber Smart Week 2017
Wed, 8th Nov 2017
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Cyber Smart Week is fast approaching and now the New Zealand Internet Task Force (NZITF) has signed up as an official partner.
Cisco & Dimension Data say ransomware is a 'massive issue' in NZ
Wed, 25th Oct 2017
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malware
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cloud services
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ransomware
Tech giants Cisco and Dimension Data have put ransomware under the spotlight as part of an effort to help organisations stay ahead.
Dept of Human Services crowned winner of Government's Cyber War Games
Tue, 3rd Oct 2017
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australian government
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The Government Cyber War Games included five teams, two of which were made up of representatives from multiple departments.
Another Office 365 phishing scam hits NZ businesses
Wed, 20th Sep 2017
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microsoft
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phishing
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email security
CERT NZ has received reports of another Office 365 phishing scam that harvests credentials and sends the same email to all contacts.
Vietnam CERT plays major part in ASEAN cyber response drill
Wed, 13th Sep 2017
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breach prevention
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threat intelligence
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fireeye
Vietnam's VNCERT spearheads an ASEAN cyber exercise to bolster regional defence against cyber threats and enhance multi-nation collaboration.