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Rise in 'sophisticated', malicious cyber threats blocked at NZ schools
Student attempts to access gaming websites made up 20 per cent of all blocks.
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Sacrificial lambs, broken windows: Why NZ is so bad at cybersecurity
Most hackers are opportunists looking for entry through a broken window, says an expert.
Waikato DHB still receiving incorrect pay packs weeks on
Waikato DHB staff may have to wait three months before receiving their correct pay.
Operation Trojan Shield: Blogger may have forced police to act
Operation Trojan Shield ran secretly for three years, but one post forced police to act.
35 NZ arrests, three gangs targeted: The app at the heart of FBI's global police sting
Millions in assets & 35 arrests: What is Anom?
Juha Saarinen: Our IT has leaky buildings syndrome
Our leaky IT problem is a mess that has built up over the years.
Chris Keall: Why the Reserve Bank data breach report falls short
Where the dressing-down falls short.
NZ cloud storage firm being used by ransomware attackers, says FBI
The FBI warns Auckland company Mega.NZ is being used by ransomware attackers.
Cyber attack shuts down Australia's biggest meatworks
Facilities in Australia, the US and Canada are out of action after the attack.
Cyber attack: Waikato health chief says IT fix edging closer
Waikato DHB boss gives an update on how it is faring after a serious cyber attack.
Editorial: We can't give in to the Waikato DHB hackers
EDITORIAL: Whatever the methods, and the threats, we should not surrender to them.
Ransom demanded as Volunteer Service Abroad locked out of servers
It is believed a different group was behind this attack to the one on the Waikato DHB.
Urgent meeting over DHB cyber attack; Privacy Commissioner's warning
Doctors warn of massive backlog with surgeries deferred, and use of handwritten notes.
DHB hack: 'A national crisis' - cancer patients could be sent to Australia
The Government must intervene to protect sick patients, Waikato cancer doctor warns.
'The Government will not pay ransoms': Health Minister on DHB cyber attack
'Ransomware attacks are a crime.'
Juha Saarinen: Can Vodafone's SuperWifi solve your internet woes?
Technology columnist Juha Saarinen gives a lowdown on Vodafone's latest offer.
Reserve Bank says it wasn't directly targeted in cyber attack
Adrian Orr said breach was result of third party provider, Acellion, being hacked.
Ben Kepes: The old cybersecurity lesson from the Reserve Bank breach
Worry about ourselves before we panic about foreign interference, warns Ben Kepes.
Patients blackmailed after therapy centre hacked in Finland
The data of possibly thousands of patients have been compromised.
Banks need stronger cyber security - RBNZ
The Reserve Bank is taking steps to ensure banks improve their cyber security.
Secret Chinese tracking of MP's mother 'bizarre'
Relatives of senior New Zealand political figures have been profiled on a secret database.
Data leak: 31,000 clients' personal details available for 'unknown period'
A tech expert said it took nearly two months to secure the data after raising the alarm.
Gallagher accelerates bold growth plan as virus bites
Gallagher Group puts pedal to the metal in response to Covid-19 downturn.
Security expert on how to keep your info safe online
There seems to be a fresh data security breach every other week.
Security: Why your CEO could be your weakest link
Bosses often get away with murder. Five ways to rein them in.
Perfect timing: How America's Cup spies were thwarted
Spies hoping to watch the AC75's assembly via webcam will have been sorely disappointed.
The passwords Auckland Council staff can't use
What's on the no-no list for Auckland Council staff and elected members' passwords?
Security breach: PM says exposure of hundreds of ID documents 'very disappointing'
Everyone affected by the security breach has been contacted, the Government says.
Ministry of Culture and Heritage CEO Bernadette Cavanaghexplains the digital security breach that was discovered on Aug 25
Ministry of Culture and Heritage CEO Bernadette Cavanaghexplains the digital security breach that was discovered on Aug 25. Video / Audrey Young
Silicon Valley helps NZ producers in food fraud fight
Food fraud Part 2: New tech helps defend New Zealand.