NCSC’s Malware Free Network stops 10 million cyber threats

TLDR:

• NCSC’s Malware Free Network (MFN) has disrupted 10 million cyber threats, providing real-time threat intelligence to New Zealand organizations.
• The success of MFN is attributed to extensive threat intelligence sources and internal analysis, leading to 95% of disruptions coming from NCSC’s analytics.

The National Cyber Security Centre’s Malware Free Network (MFN) service, part of the Government Communications Security Bureau (GCSB), has achieved a significant milestone by disrupting 10 million cyber threats. The service provides real-time threat intelligence to address malicious activity targeting New Zealand organizations and individuals. The disruptions include attempts to exploit vulnerabilities, block phishing links, and download malware. The success of MFN is credited to its comprehensive threat intelligence feed from international partners and rigorous internal analysis, with 95% of disruptions coming from NCSC’s own analytics. Since its launch in 2021, MFN has expanded to 21 partner organizations, increasing its coverage across New Zealand.

One New Zealand and Bastion Security have integrated MFN into their operations, with positive feedback on the service’s proactive disruption capabilities and security enhancement. Spark New Zealand has also collaborated with NCSC to bolster its defense mechanisms against malicious activities. The milestone of 10 million disruptions showcases the effectiveness of MFN in reducing security incidents and safeguarding New Zealand organizations and individuals. The ongoing growth and success of MFN highlight its contribution to enhancing cybersecurity for New Zealanders in the future.