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Sektor partners with SentinelOne to expand cybersecurity in ANZ

Sektor partners with SentinelOne to distribute AI-driven cybersecurity solutions across Australia and New Zealand, enhancing local data sovereignty and compliance.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 5th Aug 2025

Encryption

Government Agencies race ahead of private sector on quantum preparedness

Government agencies outpace the private sector in quantum computing readiness, urging urgent action to protect future cybersecurity and national security.

By Julian Fay • 3 min read • Mon, 4th Aug 2025

Disaster Recovery

AI-driven cyber attacks surge as APAC risk leaders feel unprepared

APAC faces a 29% rise in AI-driven cyber attacks, with 98% of risk leaders feeling unprepared to tackle the surge in fraud and tech disruptions.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Mon, 4th Aug 2025

Malware

Exclusive: Google's John Hultquist warns cyber attackers are getting younger & faster

Google's Threat Intelligence Group uses AI and vast global data to outpace cybercriminals in an evolving digital arms race, says Chief Analyst John Hultquist.

By Melania Watson • 5 min read • Fri, 1st Aug 2025

IoT Security

Nozomi Networks appoints David Hope to lead APJ cybersecurity push

Nozomi Networks appoints David Hope as Regional VP for Asia Pacific and Japan to boost cybersecurity amid rising demand in critical infrastructure sectors.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Thu, 31st Jul 2025

Risk & Compliance

AI deployment creates new cybersecurity risks, warns report

Trend Micro warns that rapid AI deployment is exposing critical cybersecurity risks, with thousands of servers vulnerable to attacks due to unpatched and unsecured components.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 30th Jul 2025

Ransomware

Cyberattacks reshape modern conflict & highlight resilience needs

Recent cyberattacks on infrastructure and healthcare reveal a new digital battleground, prompting global efforts to strengthen cyber resilience and defence.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Tue, 29th Jul 2025

Firewalls

Microsoft SharePoint zero-day flaw prompts urgent global response

A critical zero-day flaw in Microsoft SharePoint is being actively exploited globally, prompting urgent patches to prevent unauthorised server access and data breaches.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Fri, 25th Jul 2025

Multi-factor authentication

Critical SharePoint zero-day flaw exploited, urgent actions urged

A critical zero-day flaw in Microsoft SharePoint Server enabling remote code execution is actively exploited, urging firms to act fast amid no current patch available.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 23rd Jul 2025

Stories from Other Regions

Critical Infrastructure stories

AI Security

Outfox AI with a cat

A harmless-looking cat fact can more than double error rates in large language models, raising concerns for finance, law and healthcare.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Mon, 4th Aug 2025

DevOps

Sitehop slashes testing costs with UK quantum encryption lab

Sitehop cuts testing costs and time dramatically by establishing a UK-based quantum encryption test lab, supported by a South Yorkshire Mayoral Authority grant.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Thu, 31st Jul 2025

IoT Security

Australia ranked fourth globally for cyberattacks on industry

Australia ranks fourth globally for cyberattacks, with manufacturing and mining sectors hit hardest amid rising threats in 2025's first half.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 30th Jul 2025

Malware

Canadian firms lost over CAD $103 million to deepfake scams

Canadian firms lost over CAD $103 million to deepfake scams amid 1,309 weekly cyber attacks, with email phishing driving 71% of malicious file deliveries in 2025.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Wed, 30th Jul 2025

Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

New Zealand unifies cyber incident reporting under single platform

New Zealand unites cyber incident reporting under one platform by merging CERT NZ with NCSC, enhancing support across individuals and businesses nationwide.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 29th Jul 2025

Risk & Compliance

Australian report warns of emerging risks in multi-agent AI

An Australian report warns the rise of multi-agent AI systems brings new risks, urging firms to adopt fresh risk management strategies beyond single-agent methods.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Tue, 29th Jul 2025

Sustainability

Enhanced steel frame design for seismic resilience

Engineers in earthquake-prone New Zealand now have updated guidance aimed at reducing building damage and improving safety in major tremors.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Sat, 26th Jul 2025

Hyperscale

Delta unveils RT Pro UPS to boost reliable, green power in Australia

Delta Electronics Australia launches the RT Pro UPS, offering up to 99% efficiency and eco-friendly power backup for critical sectors including IT and transport.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Fri, 25th Jul 2025

Supply Chain

How Wargaming is shaping business resilience and Cybersecurity strategies

Wargaming is transforming business resilience and cybersecurity by enabling organisations to test plans and uncover risks before crises strike.

By James Moorhouse • 4 min read • Fri, 25th Jul 2025

Ransomware

Trustwave launches OT security portfolio with Nozomi Networks

Trustwave and Nozomi Networks team up to launch a new OT security portfolio, boosting defence of critical infrastructure against rising cyber threats.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Wed, 23rd Jul 2025

Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

New Zealand's place in global cyber defence - From medieval knights to cybercriminals

New Zealand faces mounting cyber threats from state-backed digital guerrilla warfare, urging urgent government action to safeguard critical infrastructure and national security.

By Patrick Sharp • 4 min read • Wed, 23rd Jul 2025