Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT) stories - Page 4
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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iot
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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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ddos
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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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malware
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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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ncsc
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nz government
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cyber attacks
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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risk & compliance
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dimension data
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mssp
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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mfa
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new zealand bankers’ association
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authentication
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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passwords
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cert
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retailers
As NZ's Cyber Smart Week kicks off, CERT NZ urges businesses to start using password managers to combat the rising threat of compromised credentials.
NZ Internet Task Force signs on for Cyber Smart Week 2017
Wed, 8th Nov 2017
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new zealand internet task force
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partners
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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ransomware
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wireless networks
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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healthtech
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australian government
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cyber attacks
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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phishing
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email security
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microsoft
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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fireeye
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threat intelligence
Vietnam's VNCERT spearheads an ASEAN cyber exercise to bolster regional defence against cyber threats and enhance multi-nation collaboration.
Vodafone NZ customer finds major loophone in 'My Vodafone' system
Fri, 8th Sep 2017
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security vulnerabilities
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vodafone
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cert
Members of a New Zealand online tech community discovered a potential vulnerability in Vodafone New Zealand’s ‘My Vodafone’ platform yesterday.
Phishing scam impersonates Ministry of Primary Industries
Tue, 29th Aug 2017
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malware
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phishing
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email security
CERT NZ alerts public to a new phishing scam masquerading as the Ministry of Primary Industries, complete with malware-laden attachments.
Law firm gets behind CERT NZ's findings about phishing
Mon, 28th Aug 2017
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phishing
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email security
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minterellisonruddwatts
MinterEllisonRuddWatts is the latest New Zealand business to shine the light on New Zealand’s vulnerability to cyber attacks.
CERT NZ & Netsafe warn of scammers playing online blackmail hand
Wed, 23rd Aug 2017
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email security
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cybersecurity
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scams
CERT NZ and Netsafe issue alert on rising online blackmail cases as scammers claim to hold incriminating videos for ransom.
NZTech chief: CERT NZ's cybersecurity report is the tip of a much bigger iceberg
Mon, 14th Aug 2017
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nztech
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cert
New Zealand faces a growing cyber threat as CERT NZ's first quarterly study shows only the tip of the iceberg, says NZTech chief Graeme Muller.
BDO & AusCERT kick off 2017 ANZ Cyber Security Survey
Mon, 14th Aug 2017
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bdo
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cyber attacks
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BDO and AusCERT tap leaders in ANZ for insights on cyber threats in their pivotal annual security survey, amid a spike in ransomware attacks.
364 incidents in just three months: CERT NZ reports from the cybersecurity frontline
Thu, 10th Aug 2017
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phishing
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email security
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cyber attacks
New Zealanders have reported 364 cybersecurity incidents in just three months, costing us upwards of $730,000.