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Confidence gap in cybersecurity readiness in New Zealand
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Confidence gap in cybersecurity readiness in New Zealand

A new Datacom survey reveals a stark divide in cybersecurity confidence in New Zealand, with 71% of leaders confident in their staff, while only 51% of employees feel prepared.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 25th Mar 2025
Akamai unveils comprehensive cybersecurity guide for 2025
Malware

Akamai unveils comprehensive cybersecurity guide for 2025

The National Cyber Security Centre has unveiled new guidelines for IoT manufacturers, while Akamai launches its Defenders' Guide 2025 to bolster cybersecurity.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Wed, 12th Feb 2025

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Cyberattacks expose weaknesses in UK retail & supply chains
Data Protection

Cyberattacks expose weaknesses in UK retail & supply chains

Recent cyberattacks targeting UK retailers and suppliers like M&S and Peter Green Chilled expose critical weaknesses in the nation's retail and supply chains.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Fri, 30th May 2025
Infosecurity Europe 2025 to spotlight AI-driven cyber risks
Cloud Security

Infosecurity Europe 2025 to spotlight AI-driven cyber risks

Infosecurity Europe 2025 will focus on AI-driven cyber risks with a new AI and cloud security theatre, highlighting generative AI threats and strategic responses.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 4 min read • Thu, 29th May 2025
Cybersecurity professionals set to gain new trauma support
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Cybersecurity professionals set to gain new trauma support

The Chartered Institute of Information Security teams with PTSD Resolution to offer trauma therapy and mental health support to UK cybersecurity professionals from May 2025.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 28th May 2025
Infosecurity Europe 2025 explores geopolitics & cyber threats
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Infosecurity Europe 2025 explores geopolitics & cyber threats

Rory Stewart and NCSC's Paul Chichester headline Infosecurity Europe 2025, focusing on geopolitics' impact on cybersecurity at London event in June.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 4 min read • Wed, 14th May 2025
Reversec joins UK council to boost cyber standards & diversity
Cybersecurity

Reversec joins UK council to boost cyber standards & diversity

Reversec has joined the UK Cyber Security Council as a Spotlight Member, aiming to boost national cyber standards and diversity within the sector.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 13th May 2025
Scattered Spider exploited UK retailer service desks
Ransomware

Scattered Spider exploited UK retailer service desks

Cybercriminal group Scattered Spider targets UK firms like Marks & Spencer and Harrods by tricking IT service desks in social engineering attacks.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 5 min read • Thu, 8th May 2025
Saviynt, Chillisoft partner to boost NZ identity security
Digital Transformation

Saviynt, Chillisoft partner to boost NZ identity security

Saviynt partners with New Zealand's Chillisoft to boost identity security amid a 58% rise in cyber incidents, focusing on enterprise and government sectors.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Tue, 6th May 2025
UK firms face rising cyberwarfare threats & GBP £14.2m costs
Ransomware

UK firms face rising cyberwarfare threats & GBP £14.2m costs

UK firms face soaring cyberwarfare threats, with Transport and Logistics hit hardest at GBP £14.2m average ransomware costs amid rising geopolitical tensions.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Thu, 17th Apr 2025
CyXcel achieves approved vendor status by UK cyber centre
Ransomware

CyXcel achieves approved vendor status by UK cyber centre

CyXcel has secured NCSC's Cyber Incident Response Approved Vendor status, becoming one of just 43 firms in the UK with this vital accreditation.

By Melania Watson • 2 min read • Wed, 19th Mar 2025
Cyber security threats in New Zealand show worrying rise
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Cyber security threats in New Zealand show worrying rise

New Zealand's cyber security landscape is increasingly dire, with over 7,000 incidents logged last year amid threats from both criminals and state actors.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Mon, 10th Feb 2025
NCSC completes improvements post-IPAC cyber activity review
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

NCSC completes improvements post-IPAC cyber activity review

The National Cyber Security Centre has swiftly implemented all recommendations from a review addressing cyber threats targeting the Inter-Parliamentary Alliance on China.

By Kaleah Salmon • 2 min read • Thu, 26th Dec 2024
NCSC implements all improvements from cyber activity review
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

NCSC implements all improvements from cyber activity review

The National Cyber Security Centre has swiftly implemented all recommendations from a review addressing cyber threats to Inter-Parliamentary Alliance on China members.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Tue, 24th Dec 2024
Cyber incidents rise sharply, losses from threats decrease
Data Protection

Cyber incidents rise sharply, losses from threats decrease

Cybercrime incidents surged by 58% in Q3 2024, with phishing and unauthorised access posing significant threats, warns the National Cyber Security Centre.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Wed, 11th Dec 2024
UK urged to prioritise reform against cyber attack risks
Ransomware

UK urged to prioritise reform against cyber attack risks

Cyber experts are urging UK ministers to act on reforms as the risk of cyber attacks on national infrastructure is increasingly underestimated.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Mon, 9th Dec 2024
Ivanti report highlights risks of genAI in cybersecurity
Phishing

Ivanti report highlights risks of genAI in cybersecurity

Ivanti's report highlights that 25% of UK IT professionals lack a documented generative AI strategy amid rising cyber threats, urging enhanced cybersecurity measures.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Wed, 4th Dec 2024
NCSC warns of sophisticated scams during Black Friday
Data Protection

NCSC warns of sophisticated scams during Black Friday

The NCSC warns of a surge in sophisticated scams this Black Friday and Cyber Monday, with over 32,000 fraud reports and losses totalling GBP £30.4 million.

By Melania Watson • 2 min read • Tue, 26th Nov 2024