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Cyber resilience stories - Page 13

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Ridge Security brings AI penetration testing to Azure cloud

Sat, 22nd Nov 2025
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Ridge Security's AI-powered RidgeBot platform is now available on Azure Marketplace, offering continuous automated penetration testing for enterprise cloud.
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Cloud backup security incident investigation complete and strengthened cyber resilience

Fri, 21st Nov 2025
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SonicWall confirmed a state-sponsored attack accessed cloud backup files, but no products or customer networks were compromised in the incident.
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Commvault CEO AI shift demands new resilience model

Fri, 21st Nov 2025
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Commvault CEO Sanjay Mirchandani used his SHIFT keynote in New York to argue that enterprises must prepare for a new era of AI-driven resilience.
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Hidden cyberattacks & ransom threats rising for NZ businesses

Thu, 20th Nov 2025
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Most cyberattacks on New Zealand businesses go unreported, with NSP warning ransom payments are more common than widely known, exposing firms to hidden risks.
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AI-powered malware email attacks soar by 131% amid new threats

Thu, 20th Nov 2025
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Malware email attacks surged 131% in 2025 as cybercriminals harness AI to craft sophisticated phishing and scam campaigns, challenging traditional defences.
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New Zealand cyber defence firm wins top award amid daily attacks

Thu, 20th Nov 2025
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New Zealand's cybersecurity firm DEFEND clinched Microsoft's Global Security Partner of the Year amid rising state-backed cyber attacks targeting local businesses daily.
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Cloudflare outage exposes fragile payments & digital economy

Wed, 19th Nov 2025
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A Cloudflare outage disrupted major online services worldwide, revealing how fragile the global digital economy and payments infrastructure have become.
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DEFEND wins global Microsoft award as cyber threats surge in NZ

Wed, 19th Nov 2025
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New Zealand cybersecurity firm DEFEND wins Microsoft's Global Security Partner of the Year amid rising cyber threats to public and private sectors.
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Rubrik unveils AI tools to boost recovery for Microsoft 365 & DevOps

Wed, 19th Nov 2025
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Rubrik launches AI-powered tools to speed Microsoft 365 recovery and safeguard Azure DevOps and GitHub, cutting downtime and boosting cyber resilience.
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Cohesity & Microsoft deepen AI-driven data security & growth

Wed, 19th Nov 2025
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Cohesity and Microsoft have expanded their AI-driven data security partnership, boosting customer growth nearly 200% via Microsoft Azure and 365 integration.
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Dell & Microsoft expand Azure partnership for hybrid cloud

Wed, 19th Nov 2025
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Dell Technologies expands its Microsoft Azure partnership with new hybrid cloud solutions, boosting cyber resilience and simplifying data management for enterprises.
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Armis expands integration programme to boost cyber resilience

Wed, 19th Nov 2025
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Armis has expanded its integration programme with 11 new partners to enhance cyber resilience by improving visibility and management of digital threats globally.
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Harbor Solutions & Zadara launch sovereign AI cloud in ANZ

Wed, 19th Nov 2025
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Harbor Solutions partners with Zadara to launch a sovereign AI cloud platform for secure, multi-tenant workloads in Australia and New Zealand.
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Non-human identities: The invisible security threat reshaping identity access management

Tue, 18th Nov 2025
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Non-human identities like bots and APIs outnumber humans 50:1, creating major security risks across Australian industries amid rising digital automation.
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Your Data deserves better

Tue, 18th Nov 2025
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Gallagher Security offers integrated data centre security solutions that enhance protection, operational efficiency and support sustainability goals globally.
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Retailers unprepared for AI-driven cyber threats as attacks surge

Tue, 18th Nov 2025
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Nearly half of retailers report surging AI-driven cyber attacks, yet only a quarter feel prepared as the busy shopping season looms, new research shows.
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Cork Cyber launches Vantage for unified cyber risk intelligence

Mon, 17th Nov 2025
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Cork Cyber launches Vantage, a platform offering MSPs unified cyber risk intelligence to enhance resilience and ensure business continuity amid evolving threats.
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Lisa Fong joins DEFEND as Chief Resilience Officer to boost cyber

Mon, 17th Nov 2025
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Lisa Fong joins DEFEND as Chief Resilience Officer, bringing nine years' public sector cyber expertise to enhance security across New Zealand and Australia.
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Wrap up of Commvault Cloud Unity unifies data, cyber & identity resilience

Fri, 14th Nov 2025
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Commvault launches Cloud Unity, a unified platform enhancing data security, cyber recovery and identity resilience for cloud, hybrid and on-premises environments.
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Retailers face surge in AI-driven cyber threats & supply chain risks

Thu, 13th Nov 2025
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Nearly half of retailers face rising AI-driven cyber attacks, with just 25% prepared for these sophisticated threats amid growing supply chain security concerns.