CERT Advisory

We’re aware of an active ransomware campaign targeting vulnerable networks, including schools. The attack targets open (unsecure) remote desktop protocol (RDP) and virtual private networks (VPN) ports – specifically ports 3389 and 5900. These are protocols...

Outage in the Ashburton area

Update 13 June 11.30: The issue has been resolved and schools affected should be back up and running. Update 4.30pm: We can see some schools have come back online, we are continuing to investigate the issue. Original update: We’re aware of an outage impacting...

Outage in the Ashburton Area

Update 8.20pm: The issue has now been resolved. Update 4.15pm: Technicians are continuing with their investigations into the issue. Original Update: We are aware of an outage impacting schools in the Ashburton area. The team are currently investigating and we will...

Outage on Great Barrier Island

Update 1.55pm: Work has been carried out and the issue has now been resolved. Update 11.30am: A technician is onsite and is currently working to resolve the issue. Original Update: We are aware of an outage impacting schools on Great Barrier Island. The team are...

Outage impacting schools north of Dunedin

Update 2.50pm: The issue has now been resolved and service has been restored. Update 9.55am:  The issue has been identified as a fibre fault on Waitati Valley Rd. Technicians are onsite and working on resolving this. Original Post: We are aware of an outage impacting...

Outage impacting schools on Great Barrier Island

Update 4.55pm: We are awaiting official clearance however, it looks like connectivity has been restored to the schools impacted. Original Update: We are aware that schools on Great Barrier Island may be experiencing a loss of connectivity. The team are currently...