Zywave reports say AI reshapes insurance & HR markets
about 2 hours agoInsurers and employers are tightening AI oversight as new risks, compliance demands and workplace changes reshape underwriting, benefits and HR planning.
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Kiwibank posts $174m profit as lending & deposits grow
Earnings fell as lower margins squeezed Kiwibank, even though home loans and deposits climbed faster than those of bigger rivals.
New Zealand cyber incidents needing specialist support rise
More New Zealand cyber incidents are now being escalated for specialist help, even as total reports stayed broadly steady in the June quarter.
OpenAI rolls out ChatGPT for Teens with NZ safety safeguards
The move gives under-18 users stronger safeguards and homework support as regulators and parents scrutinise AI chatbots' impact on teens.
2degrees turns on default blocks for malicious sites
The default filter could spare 2degrees customers from scams and phishing attempts without any sign-up, app or settings change.
AI search answers vary widely across major platforms
A New Zealand study found users can get markedly different brand recommendations from ChatGPT, Google AI Mode and Microsoft Copilot.
REANNZ signs cyber resilience pact with Asia-Pacific
Cross-border research could face slower recovery from cyber attacks, as network operators agree to share contacts, lessons and support before crises hit.
New AI era defined by agents, rising costs and maturity gaps
Enterprises face higher AI bills and governance gaps as only 17 per cent have reached high maturity, Gartner says.
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Jamf launches AI Governance to enhance visibility, security
IT teams can now track AI models on Apple fleets to curb data leaks and token spend as businesses wrestle with shadow AI.
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AI models expose new attack surfaces through misconfiguration
Misconfigured models are giving attackers a fresh route into cloud systems, raising the risk of data theft and service compromise.
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AI adoption races ahead of governance in businesses
Only one in six staff are getting enough AI training, leaving firms exposed to poor decisions, shadow tools and weak returns.
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Network segmentation - you can't attack what you can't see
Fast-moving exploits are shrinking patch windows to hours, making network segmentation vital for protecting cameras, medical devices and other connected assets.
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Cross-border checkout has a data quality problem
Poor data at checkout is fuelling cost surprises, missed deliveries and fraud fears that are turning many cross-border shoppers away.
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AI is testing the limits of Zero Trust
Breaches are rising as AI tools widen access inside firms, leaving security teams struggling to spot data flows that Zero Trust was built to limit.
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The hidden security risk in document redaction
Unredacted archive copies can expose personal data long after extraction, increasing compliance risk for firms using AI and high-volume document workflows.
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Why You Need Phone Validation in Your Customer Data Toolkit
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Noah Labs AI touts governed software agents for defence
Governed agents could speed urgent fixes in defence systems while keeping air-gapped code changes auditable, approved and traceable.
Cisco report says AI is reshaping cybersecurity jobs
Routine cyber tasks are being automated, while employers face higher demand for staff who can judge risk, oversee AI tools and respond to incidents.
NCC Group named in Forrester cyber response report
Clients now want help across the full cyber attack lifecycle, as Forrester says incident response is moving beyond containment and forensics.
Google Cloud urges stronger cyber basics amid AI attacks
As attackers use AI to speed up phishing and malware, companies are being told that multi-factor authentication and patching matter more than ever.
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Google named Gartner leader for cloud-native platforms
The recognition underlines Google Cloud's push to keep developers on one platform as enterprises move AI agents from prototypes into production.
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Fortinet buys Virtue AI to boost AI security tools
The deal extends Fortinet's reach into AI runtime protection as companies race to secure agents, models and tools across production systems.
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Jamf launches native AI governance controls for Mac in ANZ
IT teams in Australia and New Zealand can now police AI apps on managed Macs as Jamf adds endpoint-level controls and audit reporting.
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Daon wins Frost & Sullivan recognition for biometric model
The award highlights rising pressure on identity vendors to stop fraud that now slips between login checks, account recovery and contact-centre calls.
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