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New Zealand issues mass alert over Lumma malware risk
Malware

New Zealand issues mass alert over Lumma malware risk

New Zealand cyber agency emails 26,000 people in first mass alert over Lumma Stealer malware infecting Windows devices nationwide.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Wed, 10th Dec 2025
New Zealand cyber defence firm wins top award amid daily attacks
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

New Zealand cyber defence firm wins top award amid daily attacks

New Zealand's cybersecurity firm DEFEND clinched Microsoft's Global Security Partner of the Year amid rising state-backed cyber attacks targeting local businesses daily.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Thu, 20th Nov 2025
DEFEND wins global Microsoft award as cyber threats surge in NZ
Ransomware

DEFEND wins global Microsoft award as cyber threats surge in NZ

New Zealand cybersecurity firm DEFEND wins Microsoft's Global Security Partner of the Year amid rising cyber threats to public and private sectors.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Wed, 19th Nov 2025
Lisa Fong steps down as NCSC chief after 13 years of service
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Lisa Fong steps down as NCSC chief after 13 years of service

Lisa Fong has resigned as head of New Zealand's National Cyber Security Centre after 13 years, leaving a strengthened agency and legacy.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 23rd Oct 2025
New Zealand unifies cyber incident reporting under single platform
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

New Zealand unifies cyber incident reporting under single platform

New Zealand unites cyber incident reporting under one platform by merging CERT NZ with NCSC, enhancing support across individuals and businesses nationwide.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 29th Jul 2025
NZ cyber incidents cause NZD $7.8 million loss in early 2025
Phishing

NZ cyber incidents cause NZD $7.8 million loss in early 2025

New Zealand's cyber incidents in Q1 2025 caused NZD $7.8 million in losses, marking a 14.7% rise and the second-highest quarterly total ever reported.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 13th Jun 2025
Cyber security threats in New Zealand show worrying rise
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Cyber security threats in New Zealand show worrying rise

New Zealand's cyber security landscape is increasingly dire, with over 7,000 incidents logged last year amid threats from both criminals and state actors.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Mon, 10th Feb 2025
NCSC completes improvements post-IPAC cyber activity review
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

NCSC completes improvements post-IPAC cyber activity review

The National Cyber Security Centre has swiftly implemented all recommendations from a review addressing cyber threats targeting the Inter-Parliamentary Alliance on China.

By Kaleah Salmon • 2 min read • Thu, 26th Dec 2024
NCSC implements all improvements from cyber activity review
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

NCSC implements all improvements from cyber activity review

The National Cyber Security Centre has swiftly implemented all recommendations from a review addressing cyber threats to Inter-Parliamentary Alliance on China members.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Tue, 24th Dec 2024
Cyber incidents rise sharply, losses from threats decrease
Data Protection

Cyber incidents rise sharply, losses from threats decrease

Cybercrime incidents surged by 58% in Q3 2024, with phishing and unauthorised access posing significant threats, warns the National Cyber Security Centre.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Wed, 11th Dec 2024
New Zealand agencies issue security guidance for tech start-ups
Unified Communications

New Zealand agencies issue security guidance for tech start-ups

New Zealand's security agencies have issued guidance for emerging tech firms, addressing risks from foreign-state actors amid rising cyber threats.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 30th Oct 2024
New Zealand completes cyber security review after IPAC threats
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

New Zealand completes cyber security review after IPAC threats

New Zealand's NCSC has reviewed its practices following cyber threats against IPAC members, highlighting the need for broader, more comprehensive cyber security measures.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Mon, 15th Jul 2024
Kiwi intelligence agencies welcome human rights compliance review
Government Communications Security Bureau

Kiwi intelligence agencies welcome human rights compliance review

NZSIS and GCSB are welcoming an IGIS review on Human Rights Risk Assessments with open arms, highlighting a need for enhanced oversight and compliance.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Fri, 5th Jul 2024
NCSC's Malware Free Network disrupts 10 million cyber threats
Malware

NCSC's Malware Free Network disrupts 10 million cyber threats

The National Cyber Security Centre's Malware Free Network has thwarted 10 million cyber threats, safeguarding New Zealand organisations and individuals from online harm.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 4th Jul 2024
New Zealand's NCSC briefs IPAC on potential cyber attacks
Government Communications Security Bureau

New Zealand's NCSC briefs IPAC on potential cyber attacks

New Zealand's National Cyber Security Centre is conducting a review into reported attacks on Inter-Parliamentary Alliance on China members.

By Tom Raynel • 3 min read • Fri, 10th May 2024
6% more state-sponsored attacks this year, says NCSC report
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

6% more state-sponsored attacks this year, says NCSC report

The GCSB's NCSC has released its annual Cyber Threat Report, highlighting the impact of global competition and cyber defence capabilities.

By Zach Thompson • 3 min read • Thu, 15th Dec 2022
Kordia poaches new GM from NZ gov spy agency
DevOps

Kordia poaches new GM from NZ gov spy agency

Kordia appoints Hamish Beaton as GM of Cyber Security Advisory, overseeing a team of skilled consultants providing advisory services to clients.

By Mitchell Hageman • 3 min read • Fri, 18th Nov 2022
NCSC feed: Advantage adds a local flavour to international security solution
Data Loss Prevention

NCSC feed: Advantage adds a local flavour to international security solution

With so many people working from home, the corporate firewall has less relevance when it comes to protecting roaming users.

By Donovan Jackson • 3 min read • Thu, 1st Sep 2022

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