Information Security

A researcher credited with disabling a global cyber attack has been arrested on unrelated charges of conspiring to advertise and sell malicious software.

Computer hackers based in China are suspected over sensitive Australian government and corporate computer network breaches over the past five years.

Wellington city councillors have been told to go dumpster diving if they want to retrieve personal documents thrown out with no warning by staff. Audio

The SIS was not in a position to reveal details of the Jihadi brides controversy when the story broke, and did not intend to mislead the public, its director says.

New Zealanders are becoming increasingly worried about their privacy, according to a new survey.

People registering for New Zealand website domain names could keep their details secret in certain cases for the first time.

Cyber criminals are targeting New Zealand at a growing rate and there are warnings it will get worse without tougher laws.

The Ministry of Justice's plan to make some staff work from home raises security concerns, the Public Service Association says.