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Experts warn passwords no longer protect against AI
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Experts warn passwords no longer protect against AI

Australian businesses and users face rising account-takeover risk as experts say AI-driven attacks and leaked credentials have outpaced passwords.

By Mark Tarre • 5 min read • This month
WatchGuard launches Rai AI workforce for MSP security
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WatchGuard launches Rai AI workforce for MSP security

Managed service providers could cut alert backlogs as WatchGuard’s new AI agent takes on threat detection and response across client networks.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • This month
Identity security warning as AI agents fuel cyber risk
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Identity security warning as AI agents fuel cyber risk

Organisations face a growing gap in controls as AI agents and machine identities outpace perimeter defences and widen credential-based attack risk.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 7 min read • Last month
Cloudflare, WatchGuard warn cloud security assumptions fail
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Cloudflare, WatchGuard warn cloud security assumptions fail

Rising identity-based attacks and exposed cloud services are forcing Australian organisations to rethink security assumptions as threats accelerate.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 5 min read • Last month
WatchGuard expands NDR portfolio for SMEs and MSPs
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WatchGuard expands NDR portfolio for SMEs and MSPs

Smaller firms could cut security costs as embedded detection and automated response reduce the need for extra hardware or specialist staff.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Thu, 26th Mar 2026
WatchGuard marks 30 years backing MSP-led security
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WatchGuard marks 30 years backing MSP-led security

WatchGuard marks 30 years in cybersecurity, touting MSP-first strategy, 25,000 partners and a unified, automated security platform.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Wed, 25th Feb 2026
WatchGuard warns of surge in evasive, encrypted malware
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WatchGuard warns of surge in evasive, encrypted malware

WatchGuard reports a 1,548% surge in new evasive malware and a 2,000% jump in encrypted threats, straining signature-based defences.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Fri, 20th Feb 2026
AI reshapes cyber threats as Safer Internet Day nears
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AI reshapes cyber threats as Safer Internet Day nears

AI-driven agents and rising network attacks are reshaping cyber risks, experts warn, as Safer Internet Day 2026 urges 'verified trust' online.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Wed, 11th Feb 2026
AI-driven cyber wars to reshape security in 2026
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AI-driven cyber wars to reshape security in 2026

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

By Kaleah Salmon • 11 min read • Wed, 10th Dec 2025
WatchGuard names top ANZ partners for 2024 awards recognition
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WatchGuard names top ANZ partners for 2024 awards recognition

WatchGuard Technologies has honoured top ANZ partners for 2024, spotlighting achievements in service, growth and security platform adoption.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 20th Aug 2025
Anthony Daniel named Managing Director for ANZ at WatchGuard
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Anthony Daniel named Managing Director for ANZ at WatchGuard

Anthony Daniel has been promoted to Managing Director for Australia, New Zealand and the Pacific Islands at WatchGuard Technologies, following strong regional growth.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Tue, 13th May 2025
WatchGuard CEO Prakash Panjwani steps down as Vats Srivatsan named interim
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WatchGuard CEO Prakash Panjwani steps down as Vats Srivatsan named interim

WatchGuard Technologies appoints Vats Srivatsan as Interim CEO from May 14, 2025, as Prakash Panjwani steps back to a board advisory role.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Tue, 13th May 2025
WatchGuard joins AWS ISV Accelerate Program for growth
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WatchGuard joins AWS ISV Accelerate Program for growth

WatchGuard Technologies has joined the Amazon Web Services ISV Accelerate Program to enhance its global cybersecurity offerings via the AWS Marketplace.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Tue, 11th Feb 2025
WatchGuard predicts rise in AI-driven cyber threats by 2025
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WatchGuard predicts rise in AI-driven cyber threats by 2025

WatchGuard Technologies warns of a surge in AI-driven cyber threats by 2025, urging firms to adopt a proactive approach against evolving risks.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Thu, 19th Dec 2024
AI's dual role in future cybersecurity: threat & ally
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AI's dual role in future cybersecurity: threat & ally

As we approach 2025, experts warn that advancing AI could escalate cybercrime, necessitating a shift towards rigorous verification in security measures.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 28th Nov 2024
Experts urge vigilance against growing digital fraud risks
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Experts urge vigilance against growing digital fraud risks

Experts warn that rising digitalisation fuels fraud, with AI aiding cybercriminals, prompting calls for robust security and real-time threat response.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Thu, 14th Nov 2024
WatchGuard wins TrustRadius awards for cybersecurity
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WatchGuard wins TrustRadius awards for cybersecurity

WatchGuard Technologies has secured TrustRadius's Buyer's Choice and Top Rated Awards, highlighting its top-rated cybersecurity products among users.

By Melania Watson • 2 min read • Fri, 8th Nov 2024

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Australian firms face 5,000 malware attacks in August 2025
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Australian firms face 5,000 malware attacks in August 2025

Australian firms faced over 5,000 malware attacks and 65,000 network attacks in August 2025, with threats largely consisting of known malware types, WatchGuard reveals.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 4th Sep 2025