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New Zealand SMEs face rising cyber threats, study finds

Nearly three-quarters of medium-sized firms have faced a cyber threat in six months, as AI scams and weak staff training heighten risk.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last week

Global Stories

Threat Landscape stories

Malware

Ransomware gangs steal 896 terabytes, Zscaler says

Data theft is now driving ransom demands, with average payments rising and attackers increasingly targeting senior staff at exposed companies.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Yesterday

Malware

HP warns of AI lures & QR phishing targeting crypto

Fake AI trading tools and QR code lures are helping hackers steal crypto logins and dodge desktop security controls.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Today

Software-as-a-Service

StackHawk launches Wingman to fix AI coding flaws

It aims to help engineers close software flaws before pull requests are opened, as AI coding tools accelerate release cycles and security backlogs grow.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • 2 days ago

Data Protection

SHI warns firms to prepare for quantum security risks

Businesses may have only a few years to replace ageing encryption before quantum computers make current security methods vulnerable.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 6 min read • 2 days ago

Digital Transformation

Wipro launches CISO Command Centre with CrowdStrike

Enterprises facing faster AI-driven attacks could get a single view of cyber risk as Wipro and CrowdStrike tie security operations to board priorities.

By Raphael Veloso • 4 min read • Last week

Software-as-a-Service

StackHawk launches Wingman to fix flaws in AI coding

Security teams may cut backlogs as Wingman finds, fixes and verifies flaws inside AI coding tools before pull requests are opened.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last week

Data Protection

Cybersecurity finds problems. AI can accelerate remediation

With exploit windows shrinking to under two days, AI could help Australian security teams decide what to patch first and cut delays.

By Scott Magill • 4 min read • Last week

Data Protection

Blackpoint adds identity threat tools to CompassOne

The update gives Microsoft 365, Google Workspace and Cisco Duo users faster containment and clearer evidence as identity attacks rise.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last week

Network Infrastructure

AI demands network agility and better operational governance

Governance gaps are leaving most organisations exposed as AI traffic surges and networks struggle to keep pace with machine-speed demands.

By Anthony Caruana • 5 min read • Last week

Ransomware

Akira exploits two-year-old SonicWall flaw, ThreatDown says

Thousands of exposed SonicWall devices still give Akira ransomware a route in, as patched systems with old credentials remain a live risk.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last week

Robotics

Akamai warns of blind spots in workplace agentic AI

More than 40% of enterprise users have installed AI browser tools, leaving security teams struggling to spot permission changes and rogue agents.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last week

Digital Transformation

GuidePoint adds AI identity services as gaps widen

A widening blind spot in machine access is pushing security teams to rethink identity controls as AI agents and bots gain privileges.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last week

Stories from Other Regions

Threat Landscape stories

Data Protection

Comp AI raises USD $34 million to boost cybersecurity

The funding will help Comp AI expand into continuous monitoring and security testing as software firms face stronger pressure on controls.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Today

Software-as-a-Service

Comp AI raises USD $34 million in Series A funding

The new capital will help the Miami-based firm expand beyond audit readiness as demand grows for continuous security checks across regulated industries.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 5 min read • Today