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New Zealand cyber agency warns firms to patch PHP flaws
Malware

New Zealand cyber agency warns firms to patch PHP flaws

Businesses using WordPress and other PHP-based services face outages or defacement if they fail to install the latest security updates.

By Mara Sugue • 4 min read • Last week

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Progress adds Teams app & Smart Agent to RAG platform
Large Language Models

Progress adds Teams app & Smart Agent to RAG platform

The update lets employees get source-cited AI answers in Teams and reduces the need for custom orchestration across business systems.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last month
Urgent PHP flaws expose websites to remote attacks
Artificial Intelligence

Urgent PHP flaws expose websites to remote attacks

Website operators face remote code execution risks unless they patch PHP promptly, as flaws in the runtime affect WordPress and other platforms.

By Mara Sugue • 6 min read • Last month
Recorded Future warns of rising Magecart attacks & exploits
Malware

Recorded Future warns of rising Magecart attacks & exploits

Online checkout systems face greater risk as attackers increasingly hide skimming code inside trusted payment tools and services.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last month
G Squared founders launch Mercantile Co. for agencies
Customer Experience

G Squared founders launch Mercantile Co. for agencies

The new parent company groups four specialist agencies under one roof, giving clients broader capabilities while keeping each brand distinct.

By Raphael Veloso • 4 min read • Last month
Press Gazette launches AI content checker for editors
Risk & Compliance

Press Gazette launches AI content checker for editors

Editors facing EU transparency rules can now flag AI-made text, images and audio before publication, with fines possible for non-compliance.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 5 min read • Fri, 18th Sep 2026
Hostinger says developers now use AI for deployment
Software-as-a-Service

Hostinger says developers now use AI for deployment

Deployment is becoming the next AI battleground, with 19,000 users turning to Hostinger's Connector to manage live sites from coding tools.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Mon, 17th Aug 2026
Australia & New Zealand face surge in critical flaws
Network Infrastructure

Australia & New Zealand face surge in critical flaws

Patch backlogs are leaving organisations exposed, with 85 high-impact flaws flagged across Australia and New Zealand, up 44% in July.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Fri, 14th Aug 2026
WP Engine opens Smart Search AI to all WordPress sites
Software-as-a-Service

WP Engine opens Smart Search AI to all WordPress sites

Search on WordPress sites could get sharper results as WP Engine widens its semantic tool beyond hosting customers, aiming to lift conversions.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Wed, 12th Aug 2026
WP Engine & Commerce launch BigCommerce for WordPress
Software-as-a-Service

WP Engine & Commerce launch BigCommerce for WordPress

Mid-market brands can now upgrade eCommerce without rebuilding WordPress sites, preserving URLs, traffic and search rankings during the switch.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Wed, 5th Aug 2026
Patchstack & GoDaddy add WordPress vulnerability detection
Security Operations Centres

Patchstack & GoDaddy add WordPress vulnerability detection

Eligible Managed WordPress customers gain visibility into flaws as they are disclosed, as WordPress attacks are being exploited within hours.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Thu, 18th Jun 2026
Kinsta adds free Bot Protection to WordPress sites
Software-as-a-Service

Kinsta adds free Bot Protection to WordPress sites

Rising bot traffic is inflating server costs for WordPress operators, prompting Kinsta to bundle controls into its dashboard at no extra charge.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Fri, 12th Jun 2026
Webworm targets European governments with Discord malware
Cloud Security

Webworm targets European governments with Discord malware

European ministries face a stealthier cyber-espionage campaign as Webworm shifts to Discord and Microsoft cloud tools to steal data.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Fri, 29th May 2026

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Even the dark web took PHP2Shell seriously
Cybersecurity

Even the dark web took PHP2Shell seriously

Forum operators moved quickly to shut down or restrict access after two critical PHP flaws exposed a route to remote code execution and stolen data.

By Ben Mudie • 4 min read • Last week
Blutui lands BIMA website deal in UK digital market
Artificial Intelligence

Blutui lands BIMA website deal in UK digital market

The win gives the Hamilton platform a high-profile UK reference as digital suppliers race to prove practical AI uses in website builds.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Last month
Aligned raises USD $60 million in Series B funding
Software-as-a-Service

Aligned raises USD $60 million in Series B funding

The funding gives the New York- and Tel Aviv-based group room to expand its AI deal workspace as buyers demand faster, simpler sales cycles.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 5 min read • Fri, 3rd Jul 2026
Australian businesses warned over ClickFix attacks
Malware

Australian businesses warned over ClickFix attacks

Many small firms cannot block the attack with email or antivirus tools because it tricks staff into running malicious commands themselves.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Wed, 20th May 2026