ArmourCode releases hooks tool to block Claude Code risk
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Kiwi stories
MRTY launches sovereign intelligence platform for firms
Businesses handling sensitive data may gain more control over storage and AI as the New Zealand-developed platform targets firms with up to 1,000 staff.
TUANZ upgrades site after PHP vulnerability warning
The upgrade closed a security gap on TUANZ's site after an audit found it was still running unsupported PHP 7.4 software.
AI assistants give patchy recommendations to NZ firms
Small businesses searching for AI help may see wildly different suppliers, as six assistants leaned heavily on a narrow set of online listicles and directories.
New Zealanders open to digital identity, report finds
Yet privacy concerns remain a major hurdle, with seven in 10 New Zealanders saying they have already had a problem linked to digital identity.
Division Zero launches continuous cyber testing platform
New Zealand firms face longer exposure windows as attacks speed up, with Division Zero's platform offering next-business-day testing and continuous checks.
Lancom launches application assurance service for firms
The service aims to help firms spot security and resilience gaps before software faults disrupt operations or trigger regulatory scrutiny.
Editor Interviews
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Training is the key to overcoming AI's illusion of competence
Poorly trained staff are wasting time and risking sensitive data as organisations rush to adopt AI without basic governance in place.
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Cisco bets on unified security to counter AI-led threats
Businesses face faster AI-driven attacks as the networking giant folds security, observability and management into one platform.
3 days ago
Palo Alto Networks: Frontier AI brings more attacks, faster
Frontier AI isn't inventing new attacks, says Palo Alto Networks' Wendi Whitmore, but it is making old ones far faster and more frequent.
Last week
Palo Alto Networks: AI hunting vulnerability in legacy systems
Critical infrastructure operators are being urged to merge IT and OT security as AI speeds up attacks on ageing industrial systems.
Last month
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The AI licences are live. Why hasn't the work changed?
Despite widespread licences, only 11% of Australian and New Zealand firms have deeply embedded AI, leaving work routines largely unchanged.
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AI in AppSec: Why Finding Vulnerabilities Is No Longer Enough
As AI speeds code creation, most firms still ship vulnerable apps while attackers can weaponise flaws in days, widening the security gap.
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AI Literacy And Governance: The Workforce Skills Enterprises Need For ...
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Guardz adds Prisma Browser to MSP security platform
Small business MSPs can now tie browser events to email, identity and endpoint alerts, closing gaps as phishing and AI tool misuse rise.
Google Cloud lets BigQuery query Databricks Iceberg
Organisations using both platforms can now query Databricks-managed Iceberg tables in BigQuery without copying data, cutting delays and storage costs.
Eclypsium spotlights AI hardware attack blind spot
Researchers have shown a compromised DPU can change AI outputs in memory, exposing gaps in checks that only verify saved model files.
Binance says fake hiring plot fuelled USD $6.3bn theft
The breach began months earlier with a tampered software package and a fake recruitment process that helped attackers reach privileged wallet staff.
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Analyst Insights
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Nol8 launches AI data plane for enterprise controls
Businesses using autonomous AI agents may be able to tighten data controls as Nol8 says its platform blocks sensitive information at machine speed.
Yesterday
Commvault launches Recovery Studio for business recovery
Businesses facing cyber attacks and outages could cut weeks from recovery as Commvault's new software automates the restoration of apps, identities and infrastructure.
3 days ago
Four Steps CISOs Can Take To Secure AI-driven Software Development
Without tighter governance, AI-generated code could amplify security flaws and compliance breaches across the software pipeline as adoption accelerates.
5 days ago
Fortinet lifts full-year outlook after strong third quarter
Strong demand in security and AI helped lift third-quarter revenue 20% to USD $2.08 billion, prompting a higher full-year forecast.
5 days ago