National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) 2026

New Zealanders urged to take care as cyber security incidents become more complex

Along with providing incident reporting statistics for the second quarter of 2026, this latest report takes a look at malware and some of the creative schemes that cyber criminals are using to attempt to gain access to New Zealanders’ devices.

We also shine a spotlight on QR Phishing scams, a rising form of cybercrime that recently occurred on the streets of Christchurch.

A quick summary of this page is listed below:

New Zealand’s Security Threat Environment 2026 report

The latest NZSIS New Zealand’s Security Threat Environment 2026 report highlights growing risks from geopolitical uncertainty, foreign interference, insider threats, cyber-enabled espionage, and violent extremism.

NZSIS Director-General Andrew Hampton says the report aims to help New Zealanders better understand the security threats we face and the risks needing managing, while also providing practical advice and resources to support all those who may be at risk.

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