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Kiwi Stories

Resilience stories

2degrees launches SupportHER Club to boost girls in sport
2degrees

2degrees launches SupportHER Club to boost girls in sport

2degrees has launched the SupportHER Club to empower young girls in New Zealand, aiming to promote sports participation amidst declining engagement rates.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Thu, 13th Mar 2025

Global Stories

Resilience stories

World Backup Day highlights crucial data protection needs
Firewalls

World Backup Day highlights crucial data protection needs

World Backup Day on 31 March highlights the necessity for organisations to back up vital data, including identity management systems like Microsoft Entra ID.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Mon, 17th Mar 2025
Cybersecurity in the era of AI and quantum
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Cybersecurity in the era of AI and quantum

As AI and quantum technologies reshape cybersecurity, the US Navy grapples with unique challenges in enhancing its defences against evolving cyber threats.

By Kathleen Walch • 6 min read • Mon, 17th Mar 2025
ANZ small businesses lead in confidence & preparedness
Customer Experience

ANZ small businesses lead in confidence & preparedness

Small businesses in Australia and New Zealand show remarkable confidence in growth, leading global counterparts amid economic shifts, says a new report.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Mon, 17th Mar 2025
Titan of Tech - Nadene Serman of Infotrack
Unified Communications

Titan of Tech - Nadene Serman of Infotrack

Nadene Serman, Global CTO of Infotrack, champions innovation and inclusion in tech, driving customer-first solutions across multiple nations.

By Melania Watson • 7 min read • Mon, 17th Mar 2025
Rethinking data resilience on World Backup Day 2025
Virtualisation

Rethinking data resilience on World Backup Day 2025

As World Backup Day nears, experts stress that mere data backups are now inadequate amid rising cyber threats, urging a shift to robust resilience strategies.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Sun, 16th Mar 2025
Medusa ransomware threat continues to challenge firms
Malware

Medusa ransomware threat continues to challenge firms

The persistent threat of Medusa ransomware continues to alarm global organisations, as new advisories highlight the urgent need for enhanced cybersecurity measures.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Fri, 14th Mar 2025
Evolving DDoS tactics: Cyber experts analyse the X incident
DevOps

Evolving DDoS tactics: Cyber experts analyse the X incident

Recent DDoS attacks have become increasingly sophisticated, with cybersecurity experts stressing the urgent need for enhanced defence strategies against evolving threats.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 13th Mar 2025
Infosys highlights AI's growing impact on global industries
Unified Communications

Infosys highlights AI's growing impact on global industries

A new survey by Infosys Knowledge Institute reveals a significant shift towards scaled AI deployment across industries, driven by reduced costs and improved success rates.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 13th Mar 2025
Cyber threats from VPNs lead ransomware incidents in 2025
Firewalls

Cyber threats from VPNs lead ransomware incidents in 2025

A recent report from Coalition reveals that compromised VPN devices were involved in 58% of ransomware attacks last year, highlighting urgent cybersecurity risks.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 13th Mar 2025
Australian downtime costs climb to AUD $86 billion annually
Malware

Australian downtime costs climb to AUD $86 billion annually

Splunk's report reveals Australian firms could lose AUD $86 billion annually from unplanned downtime, raising concerns over cybersecurity resilience in the region.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 13th Mar 2025
Cyber firm Immersive appoints new Chief Executive Officer
Digital Transformation

Cyber firm Immersive appoints new Chief Executive Officer

Bristol-based cybersecurity firm Immersive has appointed Mark Schmitz as its new CEO, aiming to bolster its position in the cyber resilience market.

By Melvin Hipolito • 2 min read • Wed, 12th Mar 2025
Fortinet enhances OT Security Platform with new updates
Firewalls

Fortinet enhances OT Security Platform with new updates

Fortinet has unveiled significant upgrades to its OT Security Platform, aimed at bolstering the defence of critical infrastructure against escalating cyberthreats.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Wed, 12th Mar 2025
AMD launches 5th Gen EPYC 9005 series for embedded use
Cloud Services

AMD launches 5th Gen EPYC 9005 series for embedded use

AMD has unveiled its 5th Gen EPYC 9005 series of embedded processors, boasting enhanced performance and efficiency for critical computing environments.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 12th Mar 2025
Decentralized Finance: Reimagining the future of financial systems
Crypto

Decentralized Finance: Reimagining the future of financial systems

Decentralised Finance is poised to revolutionise financial systems globally, promoting transparency, inclusivity, and drastically reducing transaction costs.

By Steve Durbin • 4 min read • Wed, 12th Mar 2025

Stories from Other Regions

Resilience stories

FBI warns of rising threat from Medusa ransomware group
Malware

FBI warns of rising threat from Medusa ransomware group

Concerns grow over the Medusa ransomware group's threats to critical infrastructure, with attacks on over 300 victims reported amidst escalating cybersecurity risks.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Sun, 16th Mar 2025
Australia introduces new cybersecurity compliance laws 2024
Data Protection

Australia introduces new cybersecurity compliance laws 2024

Noggin has revealed critical regulatory updates for Australian companies, introducing new compliance requirements in cybersecurity and healthcare sectors.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 14th Mar 2025