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CERT Is Gone – Who Picks Up the Phone Now?

CERT NZ is gone — but as cyber threats grow, we must ensure the public still has somewhere clear, trusted, and user-friendly to turn to for help.

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SharePoint zero-day hack hits hard
Security, Industry News, Government Peter Griffin 24/07/2025 Security, Industry News, Government Peter Griffin 24/07/2025

SharePoint zero-day hack hits hard

A exploit of server editions of Microsoft SharePoint has raced around the world, with hundreds of breaches detected and IT teams scrambling to apply patches.

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Starlink for NZ Defence: Is Elon's DOGE and Palantir Connection Worth the Cybersecurity and Privacy Risks? 

Starlink’s military approval in NZ raises alarms: is relying on Elon Musk’s satellite network, with its Palantir and DOGE connections, worth the cybersecurity and privacy risks?

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We Can’t Keep Blaming the User: Taking Scam Prevention Seriously

The increasing impact of Cyber Security incidents - for individuals and businesses - can’t be ignored. We also need to stop blaming the users, anyone can be a target and sophistication increases daily.

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Time to get serious about the legal aspects of cybersecurity
Government, Industry News Peter Griffin 17/04/2025 Government, Industry News Peter Griffin 17/04/2025

Time to get serious about the legal aspects of cybersecurity

Simpson Grierson warns that the legal aspects of cybersecurity may be overlooked by many organisations with overseas examples increasingly seeing board directors held liable for cyber incidents.

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Signal is not the place for top secret communications, but it might be the right choice for you

Senior White House officials were wrong to share details of highly sensitive military operations via the signal app, but an academic says there’s a lot to like about Signal’s security features.

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