The Ultimate Guide to Virtual Private Networks
A curated Kiwi edition of TechDay news, analysis, interviews, reviews, job moves, and related resources for Virtual Private Networks (VPNs).
What to know about Virtual Private Networks
Virtual Private Networks (VPNs) have become essential tools in today's digital world, offering users enhanced privacy, security, and access to restricted content. Whether it's protecting data on public Wi-Fi, securing remote work connections, or circumventing censorship, VPNs help shield online activities from prying eyes and cyber threats.
Explore a wide range of stories covering VPN technology advancements, emerging security challenges, and practical guides on choosing and using VPNs effectively. Learn about the evolving landscape of cybersecurity, from risks like data breaches and ransomware to innovations like Zero Trust Network Access and cloud VPN solutions. Whether you're concerned about personal online privacy or managing organizational network security, these insights highlight why VPNs remain crucial for safeguarding digital life.
Kiwi Virtual Private Networks News
Regional stories with direct local relevance
Revolut launches Ultra premium plan in New Zealand
Revolut targets affluent New Zealand customers with its Ultra plan, bundling travel perks, subscriptions and investing discounts for a monthly fee.
Kordia unveils Secure Edge SASE to tackle tool sprawl
Kordia launches Secure Edge SASE, unifying networking and security to curb tool sprawl and support hybrid work with Fortinet-backed controls.
NortonVPN unveils major update with fresh features & locations
NortonVPN updates its service with 37 new countries, Smart TV apps, and advanced privacy features like Double VPN and IP Rotation for enhanced security.
Keep security in check when doing your mobile banking
Mobile banking comes with risks, but knowledge is your best defence. NordVPN's Stephen Levine offers tips to keep your financial data secure.
Watch cat videos all day. Earn megabucks & outsource. A cautionary tale to employers?
A US employee paid a fifth of his salary to have his job 'outsourced' in China whilst he sat in the office watching Cat videos on reddit.
Beware the hacker
Road warriors beware: Hackers can easily capture your data when you connect to public Wi-Fi, risking your personal and business details.
Analyst Insights
Research and market analysis connected to Virtual Private Networks
Featured News
Reviews
Expert Columns
Why service desks are emerging as a critical security weakness
VPN vulnerabilities don't have to become breaches
Building security outcomes for small businesses: Why breaches persist despite available tools
Small alert, big defense: Inside a SOC's early-morning response
Why businesses need wired, wireless, and power-over-ethernet (PoE) firewalls
Upgrade advantage: Why security enhancements matter for MSPs and MSSPs
Watch out for these eight trends to impact cybersecurity teams in 2026
10 cybersecurity tips to survive Cyber Monday
The bouncer at the door: Protecting your network from within
Interviews
Interviews and video coverage from the network
Recent Virtual Private Networks News
Norton Neo browser adds built-in VPN & anti-phishing
Norton Neo browser gets built-in VPN and anti-phishing tools by default, as Gen says most blocked attacks in early 2026 were web-based.
Cloudflare warns of AI code review prompt injection
Cloudflare says indirect prompt injection can fool AI code reviewers, with malicious scripts slipping past models when buried in large files and comment noise.
HAT signs exclusive Tailscale distribution deal in Oceania
HAT Distribution lands exclusive Tailscale partnership to help Oceania partners replace legacy VPNs with secure identity-based connectivity.
Zscaler joins Anthropic Project Glasswing on cyber AI
Zscaler joins Anthropic's Project Glasswing to test Claude Mythos Preview in software scans, as the firm pushes zero trust against AI-driven attacks.
The Gentlemen becomes second most active ransomware group
The Gentlemen ransomware group has surged to second place in 2026 by victim count, with Check Point saying it may be far larger than its public tally.
Manufacturing leads ransomware targets in 2025 report
Manufacturing was the most targeted sector for ransomware in 2025, as Check Point counted 1,466 attacks worldwide amid rising supply chain exposure.
Cloudflare Mesh links AI agents to private networks
Cloudflare launches Mesh to give AI agents secure access to private networks across clouds, data centres and internal systems.
Gigabyte bundles Surfshark One with AI laptops in ANZ
Gigabyte pairs Surfshark One with select AERO X16 and GAMING A16 laptops in Australia and New Zealand to boost its AI PC pitch.
Certes launches v7 with quantum-safe edge protection
Certes says v7 extends quantum-safe data protection to edge systems, letting organisations secure hybrid workloads without application rewrites.
Lumen warns of malware-backed proxy networks in APAC
Lumen says malware-backed proxy networks are helping attackers hide in plain sight across Asia Pacific, as AI speeds up infrastructure changes.
Qualys warns attackers exploit flaws before disclosure
Qualys says attackers are exploiting flaws before disclosure as remediation backlogs swell, with edge devices facing the highest risk.
Qualys warns exploitation is outpacing manual patching
Qualys study says attackers are exploiting flaws before patches exist, as manual remediation lags and edge systems emerge as the highest risk.
ExpressVPN launches private AI platform with secure enclaves
ExpressVPN expands beyond VPNs with encrypted AI chats, launching ExpressAI on confidential computing enclaves after an audit by cybersecurity firm Cure53.
SonicWall flags SMB cyber gaps as attacks rise 20.8%
SonicWall says small firms are being hit hardest by basic security lapses as ransomware, bot traffic and identity theft keep climbing.
HPE Threat Labs spot industrialised cybercrime surge
HPE Threat Labs warns cybercrime now runs like big business, as AI-fuelled, industrial-scale attacks hammer government and finance.
HPE report warns cyberattacks now run like big business
HPE warns cybercriminals now run attacks like global enterprises, using repeatable workflows, automation and AI to outpace defences.
Virtual IT Group unveils 24/7 Zero Trust ZDR for ANZ
Virtual IT Group rolls out 24/7 Zero Trust ZDR to give ANZ mid-market firms enterprise-grade network security without changing MSPs.
DNSFilter adds DNS PreCheck to protect roaming staff
DNSFilter unveils DNS PreCheck to keep DNS security intact for roaming staff, blocking malicious domains across shifting Wi-Fi networks.
Xiid secures EV charging, healthcare AI & multi-cloud
Xiid inks trio of security deals to harden EV charging, healthcare AI data and multi-cloud landing zones against network-based attacks.