Technology
Telco under cyber attack
A major New Zealand telecommunications provider is under sustained cyber attack from suspected cyber terrorists.
One of New Zealand's most critical infrastructure companies, believed to be a major telecommunications provider, has been under cyber attack for months from 'cyber terrorists'. The attack has targeted key network systems, raising fears of potential disruption to communications and related financial services. Cabinet papers obtained by the Weekend Herald indicate that the activity has prompted the government to establish a special $1 million‑per‑year unit within the Government Communications Security Bureau to respond to such incidents. Denial‑of‑service attacks are highlighted as the most worrying form of attack, with the potential to severely degrade or disconnect essential services.
- Status
- active
- Location
- New Zealand
- Date added
- 2026-04-01 17:17 UTC
- Added by
- manosantarcticaoceaniaapdrmis
- Last updated
- 2026-04-01 17:17 UTC
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