Amid the escalating sophistication of cyber attackers and their evolving tactics, New Zealand has showcased a proactive approach to tackling cyber threats. This is evident in its efforts to detect and mitigate malicious activities targeting government institutions since 2021.
New Zealand’s Government Communications Security Bureau’s (GCSB) National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) has detected malicious activity targeting the Parliamentary Counsel Office (PCO) and the Parliamentary Service. Reports have emerged of cyberattacks against government institutions in New Zealand, particularly targeting government entities and critical infrastructure, including the parliamentary counsel office, marking a significant breach of government systems.
