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Kiwi Stories

Cyber Risk stories

Major cyberattack a matter of when, not if
Malware

Major cyberattack a matter of when, not if

Health services could face major disruption as officials warn a severe cyberattack is likely, with insurance cover still scarce among firms.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 5th Jul 2017
Virtual cyber defender keeps cybercriminals at bay
Data Protection

Virtual cyber defender keeps cybercriminals at bay

Smaller firms could struggle to cope as rising cybercrime puts personal data, reputations and finances at increasing risk in New Zealand.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 21st Jun 2017
Ransomware attacks highlight need for insurance
Malware

Ransomware attacks highlight need for insurance

Barely five per cent of New Zealand firms have cyber cover, leaving them exposed as ransomware claims and attacks climb sharply.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 23rd May 2017
Students urged to combat cybercrime
Malware

Students urged to combat cybercrime

Unfilled cyber jobs are set to surge, prompting schools to steer pupils towards a fast-growing sector vital to New Zealand's economy.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 6th Apr 2017
Disruptive tech hitting NZ insurance sector
PwC

Disruptive tech hitting NZ insurance sector

NZ insurers face upheaval as PwC highlights tech's dual role as threat and advantage in a rapidly changing industry landscape.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Mon, 24th Aug 2015

Global Stories

Cyber Risk stories

Dependency of digital infrastructure causing major IT problems
Disaster Recovery

Dependency of digital infrastructure causing major IT problems

Reliance on digital infrastructure causes major IT incidents, says report. 90% of large businesses affected. Only half have dedicated teams.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 15th Dec 2015

Stories from Other Regions

Cyber Risk stories

Australian economy at risk of losing billions to cyber attacks
EduTech

Australian economy at risk of losing billions to cyber attacks

Cyber attacks could cost Australia up to $16bn, according to a new study by specialist insurance firm Lloyd's. Sydney is the 12th most at-risk city.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 3rd Nov 2016