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UK businesses warned about integration of AI chatbots

British officials are warning organisations about integrating artificial intelligence-driven chatbots into their businesses.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Fri, 1st Sep 2023

Government

New Zealand takes major step in cybersecurity with integrated agency formation

New Zealand's CERT NZ and NCSC have joined forces to create a lead operational cyber security agency, similar to those in Australia, the UK, and Canada.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Thu, 31st Aug 2023

Cybersecurity

iSANZ ceremony recognises Aotearoa's efforts for 2022

Various cybersecurity professionals, firms and initiatives were honoured at last night's Information Security Awards of New Zealand (iSANZ).

By Zach Thompson • 4 min read • Wed, 2nd Nov 2022

Cybersecurity

NCSC advisory highlights poor security configurations

The GCSB's National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) has released a cyber security advisory identifying commonly exploited controls and practices.

By Zach Thompson • 3 min read • Wed, 18th May 2022

Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

NCSC ANZAC address highlights the importance of strong relationships for cyber threat prevention

NCSC Director Lisa Fong shares insight on cyber challenges and opportunities facing NZ, highlighting the importance of working with allies to tackle threats.

By Mitchell Hageman • 4 min read • Mon, 2nd May 2022

Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

NCSC, international partners issue cyber security advisory

NCSC issues cyber security advisory with international partners, highlighting 15 most commonly exploited vulnerabilities.

By Zach Thompson • 3 min read • Fri, 29th Apr 2022

Stories from Other Regions

National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) stories

Ransomware

NCSC report reveals heightened financially motivated cybercrime in NZ

NCSC reports a rise in financially motivated cybercrime, surpassing state-sponsored activities, with ransomware causing significant costs and recovery efforts.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 2nd Nov 2023

Risk & Compliance

Innovative UK cyber firm coc00n joins NCSC initiative to tackle national cyber threats

British cyber security tech firm, coc00n, has joined a programme by the National Cyber Security Centre to bolster the UK's cyber resilience.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Fri, 13th Oct 2023

Cybersecurity

CREST, IASME and NCSC partner to launch new cyber exercise scheme

New initiative aims to boost UK cyber resilience through a collaborative scheme led by CREST, IASME, and the NCSC.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 4th Oct 2023

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

Breach Prevention

Large cyber attack targets several government organisations

New-Zealand IT MSP suffers cyber-incident, affecting government agencies. Data held by Mercury IT NZ blocked. Investigations underway.

By Mitchell Hageman • 3 min read • Wed, 7th Dec 2022

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

Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Could New Zealanders initiate a cyber attack from within?

The threat landscape is significantly increasing worldwide, and the opportunities it presents are a growing concern in Aotearoa.

By Zach Thompson • 6 min read • Fri, 27th May 2022

Distributed Denial of Service

The path to bolstering supply chain security in New Zealand

Supply chain security is a matter of national security, with businesses called on to prioritize cybersecurity following high-profile attacks like SolarWinds.

By Mitchell Hageman • 7 min read • Fri, 27th May 2022

Cybersecurity

The dark web in Aotearoa: Is it as bad as we think?

Encountering the term 'dark web' might bring thoughts of criminal activity and harmful behaviour to mind, but what exactly is it, and is it all bad?.

By Zach Thompson • 5 min read • Wed, 27th Apr 2022

Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

How prepared is Aotearoa for a major cybersecurity breach?

Because of the digital world we now live in, the risk of cyber attacks means that geography is no longer enough to distance ourselves from tensions overseas.

By Zach Thompson • 9 min read • Fri, 1st Apr 2022