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Microsoft's September Patch Tuesday addresses 79 vulnerabilities, including four critical RCEs and bugs with in-the-wild exploitation. Surprisingly, no browser patches yet.

A Gartner survey reveals 88% of ANZ CIOs expect cybersecurity to see the largest tech investment rise by 2025, driven by regulations and major cyberattacks.

Opus Security unveils its AI-powered Advanced Multi-Layered Prioritization Engine, revolutionising how organisations manage and address vulnerabilities.

Snapchat now boasts over 1.5 million monthly users in New Zealand, cementing its growing influence in the APAC region and wide appeal among Kiwi users.

Rapid7 is named a leader in IDC MarketScape: Worldwide SIEM for SMB 2024, praised for its intuitive pricing and rapid deployment through InsightIDR.

Cloudbrink has partnered with Girl Power Talk, offering free secure access licenses to teams in 30+ countries, enhancing connectivity in areas with limited infrastructure.

Radware and Cirion Technologies have teamed up to bolster cyber security across Latin America, enhancing protection against DDoS attacks for businesses in the region.

Skillsoft has launched its Compliance Suite, a flexible training solution designed to enhance risk management skills and address the evolving compliance landscape.

New Zealand’s tech sector shows resilience and growth potential despite global challenges, with AI and cybersecurity as key pillars, according to DLA Piper's 2024 Tech Index.

New Zealand startup Shutterspeed secures backing from Techstars, marking a significant milestone for Kiwi tech on the global stage with its AI-driven business assistant.

Check Point Software Technologies honoured top Asia Pacific partners at the 2024 Check Point Asia Pacific Partner Conference in Phuket, highlighting contributions in cybersecurity.

Westcon-Comstor has been named an inaugural Catalyst Partner under Broadcom’s Enterprise Security Group, securing sole APAC distribution rights for Symantec and Carbon Black.

Bitdefender launches Security for Creators to guard YouTubers, digital professionals, and influencers against cyber threats like account takeovers, fraud, and malware.

Half of SMEs in Australia and New Zealand have yet to adopt AI due to significant security concerns, a new Peninsula Group survey reveals.

Elastic joins the Content Authenticity Initiative to combat digital misinformation using its search and data analysis prowess, reinforcing online content transparency.

Report reveals a 43% surge in vulnerabilities and a 6% rise in ransomware attacks in H1 2024, with VPNs and network infrastructure under significant threat.

Andre Schindler, the architect behind NinjaOne's EMEA success, has been promoted to Senior Vice President, Global Sales, amidst 70% year-over-year growth.

Absolute Security acquires Syxsense to boost its Cyber Resilience platform, aiming to secure and manage PC endpoints from firmware level, targeting markets worth USD $35 billion.

Businesses are racing to adopt Generative AI, promising efficiency and competitive edge, but grappling with risks such as inaccuracy and cybersecurity.

Cybercriminals increasingly exploit legitimate software tools, with 60% of critical incidents involving such methods between January and August 2024, reports ReliaQuest.