TechDay New Zealand - Aotearoa's technology news network

Kiwi Stories

Resilience stories

Di Papadopoulos appointed as CEO of Booster from 2025
Fintech

Di Papadopoulos appointed as CEO of Booster from 2025

Di Papadopoulos has been appointed as CEO of Booster, succeeding as part of a strategic leadership transition by the company, effective 17th March 2025.

By Melvin Hipolito • 2 min read • Mon, 10th Mar 2025

Global Stories

Resilience stories

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
Distributed Denial of Service

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
Rubrik unveils upgrades for enhanced cyber resilience
Software-as-a-Service

Rubrik unveils upgrades for enhanced cyber resilience

Rubrik has launched new upgrades to its cyber resilience solutions, enhancing data protection across cloud platforms and ensuring rapid recovery from cyber incidents.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 11th Mar 2025
CyberArk, Device Authority & Microsoft enhance IoT security
Privileged Access Management

CyberArk, Device Authority & Microsoft enhance IoT security

CyberArk, Device Authority, and Microsoft are teaming up to enhance IoT security for manufacturers by implementing Zero Trust principles to address rising vulnerabilities.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 11th Mar 2025
Keepit report highlights crucial role of data governance
Disaster Recovery

Keepit report highlights crucial role of data governance

Keepit's latest report underscores the vital role of data governance in enhancing cyber resilience amid rising AI usage and cybersecurity threats.

By Kaleah Salmon • 2 min read • Tue, 11th Mar 2025
Observations on the state of cyber readiness
Data Protection

Observations on the state of cyber readiness

As Australia approaches 2025, businesses are shifting focus from data protection to cyber resilience, adapting to the rising threats from ransomware and evolving technologies.

By Gareth Russell • 5 min read • Mon, 10th Mar 2025

Stories from Other Regions

Resilience stories

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
Sovereign European Cloud API launched to boost autonomy
Platform-as-a-Service

Sovereign European Cloud API launched to boost autonomy

A new Sovereign European Cloud API has been launched by Aruba, IONOS, and Dynamo to enhance cloud interoperability and promote digital sovereignty across Europe.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Wed, 12th Mar 2025
Crypto market shakes as US tariffs & hacks hit confidence
Crypto

Crypto market shakes as US tariffs & hacks hit confidence

March saw a dramatic 20% drop in global crypto market cap, driven by trade tensions and a major exchange hack, with stablecoins hitting USD $224 billion.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 11th Mar 2025