National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) stories

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

Cyber experts are urging UK ministers to act on reforms as the risk of cyber attacks on national infrastructure is increasingly underestimated.

Ivanti's report highlights that 25% of UK IT professionals lack a documented generative AI strategy amid rising cyber threats, urging enhanced cybersecurity measures.

The NCSC warns of a surge in sophisticated scams this Black Friday and Cyber Monday, with over 32,000 fraud reports and losses totalling GBP £30.4 million.

As the holiday shopping season approach, shoppers face rising cyber threats, with experts urging secure payment methods to protect sensitive data.

As Black Friday nears, experts warn consumers of sophisticated AI-driven scams, urging caution as losses from fraud continue to escalate.

Predictions for 2025 signal a chaotic race for AI regulation, as cyber threats escalate, particularly targeting AI supply chains and critical infrastructure.

The 2024 iSANZ Awards celebrated ten years of cybersecurity excellence in New Zealand, honouring outstanding contributions and innovation in the field.

UBDS Group has acquired 3B Data Security to bolster its UK cyber security capabilities, integrating 23 employees while preserving the firm's brand identity.

Akamai Technologies has launched upgrades to its Account Protector, enhancing security against cyber threats amid rising scams costing shoppers GBP £10 million.

Palo Alto Networks has launched its CyberFit Nation programme in New Zealand, offering free online cybersecurity education amid rising cybercrime incidents.

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

IriusRisk has launched Jeff: AI Assistant, an innovative tool that generates threat models from images, aiming to streamline cybersecurity processes.

New Zealanders are losing $3.8 million weekly to scammers, prompting the NCSC to call for heightened vigilance during Cyber Smart Week.

New Zealanders are diligent about cyber security but wary of AI tools, an NCSC study reveals. Only 35% find cyber security intimidating, yet AI trust lags.

New Zealand cybercrime losses surge to $6.8 million in Q2 2024, with unauthorised access incidents skyrocketing to $3.6 million, NCSC data shows.

The New Zealand National Cyber Security Centre has teamed up with global partners to tackle a China-linked botnet compromising over 260,000 devices globally.

Mid-sized businesses under cyber-attack pressure look to Managed Detection and Response (MDR) to bridge security and staffing gaps, navigating an evolving threat landscape.

A study by NCSC reveals a severe gap in cybersecurity preparedness among SMEs. Despite acknowledging its importance, only 48% feel ready for cyber incidents.

A global IT outage triggered by Crowdstrike's software has disrupted sectors like aviation, banking, and retail, prompting experts to call for enhanced disaster recovery plans and heightened cybersecurity measures.