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KnowBe4 ranked 51st on 2025 list of most loved workplaces
Human Capital Management

KnowBe4 ranked 51st on 2025 list of most loved workplaces

KnowBe4 ranks 51st on Newsweek's 2025 Top 100 Global Most Loved Workplaces, praised for employee trust, respect and engagement worldwide.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Thu, 29th May 2025
AI-powered ransomware surge despite fewer ransoms paid
Ransomware

AI-powered ransomware surge despite fewer ransoms paid

A Delinea report reveals 69% of organisations faced AI-driven ransomware attacks in the past year, despite fewer victims paying ransoms.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Thu, 29th May 2025
Fake AI social media ads spread malware to millions globally
Malware

Fake AI social media ads spread malware to millions globally

Vietnam-linked hackers have used fake AI ads on Facebook and LinkedIn to spread malware to millions globally, stealing sensitive data from users.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Wed, 28th May 2025
Check Point to acquire Veriti Cybersecurity for threat exposure
Firewalls

Check Point to acquire Veriti Cybersecurity for threat exposure

Check Point is set to acquire Veriti Cybersecurity, enhancing its Infinity Platform with automated, pre-emptive threat exposure and mitigation across multi-vendor environments.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 28th May 2025
Netpoleon & XM Cyber partner to offer CTEM across ANZ
Firewalls

Netpoleon & XM Cyber partner to offer CTEM across ANZ

Netpoleon teams up with XM Cyber to offer Continuous Threat Exposure Management solutions in Australia and New Zealand from 28 May 2025.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Wed, 28th May 2025
Radware honours Bell Canada & Presidio for cybersecurity work
Distributed Denial of Service

Radware honours Bell Canada & Presidio for cybersecurity work

Radware has named Bell Canada and Presidio Partners of the Year for their standout contributions to cybersecurity and service delivery excellence.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Wed, 28th May 2025
Riverbed appoints Crighton to lead sales across Asia-Pacific
Unified Communications

Riverbed appoints Crighton to lead sales across Asia-Pacific

Riverbed appoints Paul Crighton as Vice President Sales for Asia-Pacific, boosting its AI-powered observability solutions in the region.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Wed, 28th May 2025
Check Point to acquire Veriti, boosting threat management suite
Firewalls

Check Point to acquire Veriti, boosting threat management suite

Check Point to acquire Veriti Cybersecurity, enhancing threat exposure and risk management with AI-driven, multi-vendor defence integrated into its Infinity Platform.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Wed, 28th May 2025
Why enterprises can't afford to ignore cloud optimisation in 2025
Data Protection

Why enterprises can't afford to ignore cloud optimisation in 2025

Enterprises must prioritise cloud optimisation in 2025 to meet AI demands, cut costs, boost security, and drive sustainability in cloud computing.

By Peter Chambers • 5 min read • Tue, 27th May 2025
Exclusive: Dell integrates security at the heart of AI innovation
Network Infrastructure

Exclusive: Dell integrates security at the heart of AI innovation

Dell integrates security throughout its AI factory, aiming to secure AI innovation from design to deployment amid rising cyber threats and regulatory demands.

By Moritz Florian • 5 min read • Tue, 27th May 2025
The convergence of security and simplicity
Digital Transformation

The convergence of security and simplicity

Modern security systems prove that user-friendly simplicity can coexist with robust protection, offering seamless, secure solutions for all users.

By Lisa Tubb • 4 min read • Tue, 27th May 2025
Zscaler named leader by Gartner & IDC for cloud security
Software-as-a-Service

Zscaler named leader by Gartner & IDC for cloud security

Zscaler has been named a leader by Gartner and IDC for its cloud security and data loss prevention platforms, reinforcing its Zero Trust credentials.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Tue, 27th May 2025
Fortinet named Challenger in 2025 Gartner Security Service Edge
Firewalls

Fortinet named Challenger in 2025 Gartner Security Service Edge

Fortinet has been named a Challenger in Gartner's 2025 Magic Quadrant for Security Service Edge, highlighting its strong growth and FortiSASE platform.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Mon, 26th May 2025
Exclusive: DigiCert eyes growth in ANZ as cyber threats escalate
IoT Security

Exclusive: DigiCert eyes growth in ANZ as cyber threats escalate

DigiCert plans growth in ANZ amid rising cyber attacks and quantum computing threats, boosting digital trust with local deployment of DigiCert ONE platform.

By Melania Watson • 5 min read • Mon, 26th May 2025
Netskope named leader in Gartner SSE Magic Quadrant for 4th year
Firewalls

Netskope named leader in Gartner SSE Magic Quadrant for 4th year

Netskope has been named a Leader in Gartner's Security Service Edge Magic Quadrant for the fourth year running, recognised for vision and execution.

By Melvin Hipolito • 5 min read • Mon, 26th May 2025
Phishing attacks exploit AppSheet to mimic Meta & evade defences
Phishing

Phishing attacks exploit AppSheet to mimic Meta & evade defences

KnowBe4 Threat Labs warns of rising phishing attacks exploiting Google's AppSheet, impersonating Meta to bypass conventional email defences worldwide.

By Melvin Hipolito • 5 min read • Mon, 26th May 2025
SYOS Aerospace celebrates top honour at 2025 NZ Hi-Tech Awards
Agricultural Technology

SYOS Aerospace celebrates top honour at 2025 NZ Hi-Tech Awards

SYOS Aerospace has won the PwC Hi-Tech Company of the Year at the 2025 NZ Hi-Tech Awards, recognising its growth and international export success.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Sun, 25th May 2025
NZ government agencies urged to adopt AI to fix records gap
Digital Transformation

NZ government agencies urged to adopt AI to fix records gap

A report reveals that most New Zealand government agencies fail to meet Public Records Act requirements amid ongoing challenges and staff cuts.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 23rd May 2025
Palo Alto Networks and Quitch launch new cyber training modules
EduTech

Palo Alto Networks and Quitch launch new cyber training modules

Palo Alto Networks partners with Quitch to launch free, interactive cybersecurity training on a gamified platform using spaced repetition learning techniques.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 23rd May 2025