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AI will transform cyber threats by 2026, experts say, but warn over-automation and legacy systems could imperil critical infrastructure.

BlueCat leaders say AI, rising security threats and IT modernisation will force enterprises to rethink how they design and defend networks.

Kyndryl has launched a Quantum Safe Assessment service to help enterprises map cryptographic risk and plan migration to post-quantum security.

Armis, KODE and IntelliBuild join forces to fuse cybersecurity, analytics and governance, promising safer, smarter building portfolios.

Human-linked cyber incidents have surged 90% as AI embeds deeper in workplaces, with security leaders warning of rising email and deepfake attacks.

By 2026, APJ enterprises harness hidden internal data, embrace open virtualisation and mainstream isolated recovery to battle cyber risk.

AI data leaks are helping drive a global cyber attack surge, with firms now hit by over 2,000 assaults a week and ransomware on the rise.

Industrial ransomware attacks climbed 13% in Q3 2025 to 742 cases worldwide, with manufacturing absorbing nearly three quarters of hits.

AI-powered attackers and defenders will clash in 2026, driving autonomous breaches, VPN failures and stricter rules that reshape cyber security.

New Zealand cyber agency emails 26,000 people in first mass alert over Lumma Stealer malware infecting Windows devices nationwide.

Honeywell will digitise two key Rockhampton water plants, boosting reliability, cybersecurity and capacity for Fitzroy River Water services.

Rapid7 and HITRUST link attack surface monitoring with HITRUST controls to automate continuous compliance and cut manual audit workload.

V2 AI names cyber specialist Ian Nguyen as Partner to lead secure AI strategy amid rising demand from regulated industries across Asia Pacific.

Gallagher Security steps up global expansion with new leaders, offices and award-winning tech as it sharpens its growth focus for 2026.

Cyber-extortion incidents rose 44.5% to 19,000 victims, with small firms targeted most amid a fragmented, global cybercrime landscape, warns Orange Cyberdefense.

WISeKey has expanded its satellite constellation via a SpaceX launch, enhancing secure global IoT connectivity with advanced post-quantum cybersecurity features.

AI deployment in critical infrastructure raises cyber security risks as attackers exploit operational technology networks with advanced AI-driven tactics.

KnowBe4 predicts agentic AI, quantum computing, and cybercrime evolution will reshape global cybersecurity and workforce practices in 2026.

Gallagher wins Supreme Award at NZ International Business Awards, boasting 32% export growth and aiming for NZD $1 billion global revenue soon.

In 2026, CISOs will confront growing AI risks, deep-fakes, geopolitical threats, and tougher regulations, demanding new strategies for business resilience.