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Radware warns 2026 will mark rise of 'Internet of Agents'

Mon, 15th Dec 2025
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Radware predicts 2026 will usher in an 'Internet of Agents', as AI-driven machines overtake humans in traffic, attacks and cyber defence.
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AI-driven cyber threats spur surge in intel spending

Fri, 12th Dec 2025
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Fears over AI-fuelled cyberattacks and state-backed hacking are pushing organisations to ramp up threat intelligence spending in 2026.
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Agentic AI set to turbocharge cybercrime automation

Thu, 11th Dec 2025
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Agentic AI networks could let cybercriminals automate attacks at relentless scale, forcing security teams into a new AI-driven arms race.
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LogicMonitor, SiS in AI observability push in Singapore

Wed, 10th Dec 2025
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LogicMonitor taps SiS Technologies as Singapore distributor to drive uptake of its AI-first observability platform across Southeast Asia.
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Artificial intelligence and cybersecurity - The promise and the peril

Thu, 4th Dec 2025
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AI is set to transform Southeast Asia's economy by 2030, but rising AI-powered cyber-attacks demand continuous, adaptive security solutions.
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Cloudflare outage raises alarm over centralised internet risks

Thu, 20th Nov 2025
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A Cloudflare outage highlights risks of centralised internet infrastructure, sparking calls for multi-layered strategies to prevent widespread disruption.
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Scam rates double as young adults face digital deception surge

Thu, 20th Nov 2025
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Scam rates have doubled globally, with young adults aged 18-34 twice as likely as seniors to fall victim to rising digital deception, says F-Secure.
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The Cloudflare outage highlights single-provider risk

Thu, 20th Nov 2025
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The global Cloudflare outage has revived concerns about single-provider dependence as businesses confront rising risks from large-scale IT disruptions.
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Claroty unveils AI-powered CPS Library to boost asset visibility

Wed, 19th Nov 2025
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Claroty launches AI-powered CPS Library, a centralised asset catalogue enhancing visibility and vulnerability detection across OT, IoT, and healthcare networks.
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Fortinet & Crime Stoppers launch global cybercrime bounty scheme

Wed, 19th Nov 2025
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Fortinet and Crime Stoppers International launch a global Cybercrime Bounty to anonymously report threats and boost law enforcement efforts worldwide.
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ECI launches AI Agent to streamline eCommerce operations & fraud detection

Fri, 7th Nov 2025
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ECI launches an AI Agent within its EvolutionX platform to help eCommerce merchants streamline operations, boost revenue, and improve fraud detection in real time.
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Rubrik & Cognizant launch BRaaS for rapid cyber recovery

Tue, 28th Oct 2025
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Rubrik and Cognizant have launched a subscription-based Business Resilience-as-a-Service to help firms recover swiftly from cyberattacks and ransomware threats.
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Bitdefender expands cybersecurity partnership with Ferrari F1 team

Tue, 21st Oct 2025
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Bitdefender has extended its partnership with Ferrari F1, boosting cybersecurity support and brand visibility on Ferrari's racing cars this season.
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Fortinet launches Auckland SASE PoP to boost NZ cybersecurity

Tue, 21st Oct 2025
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Fortinet has launched its first Secure Access Service Edge point of presence in Auckland, enhancing cybersecurity and connectivity for New Zealand businesses.
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Google backs NZ subsea cable project to drive $36b of AI benefit for kiwis

Wed, 8th Oct 2025
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AI could boost New Zealand's economy by NZD $36 billion, as Google advances digital infrastructure with the Honomoana subsea cable and AI initiatives.
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Westcon-Comstor brings 3D Lab virtual demo platform to APAC

Wed, 24th Sep 2025
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Westcon-Comstor launches its 3D Lab virtual demo platform in APAC, enabling partners to test multivendor solutions in a secure, virtual environment.
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AWS launches NZD $7.5 billion cloud region to boost Kiwi tech

Thu, 4th Sep 2025
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AWS launches a NZD $7.5 billion cloud region in New Zealand, creating 1,000 jobs and boosting the country's GDP by NZD $10.8 billion.
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Building secure prosperity in a digitally connected world

Fri, 29th Aug 2025
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Cybersecurity is now central to Australia's economic growth, safeguarding digital infrastructure amid rising cybercrime costing organisations up to AUD $63,600 per incident.
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Headspace Invaders launched to help teens tackle online harms

Thu, 31st Jul 2025
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Headspace Invaders, a free interactive platform, helps Kiwis aged 12-16 tackle online harm through games teaching resilience and critical thinking.
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Westcon-Comstor & Cohesity boost AI security in New Zealand

Tue, 29th Jul 2025
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Westcon-Comstor expands partnership with Cohesity to deliver AI-driven cybersecurity solutions amid growing threats in New Zealand's USD $760.80m market.