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That New Windows Warning About Remote Desktop? Don’t Ignore It.

That New Windows Warning About Remote Desktop? Don’t Ignore It.

by Andrew Hunt | Apr 16, 2026 | IT News & Insights New Zealand | Cybersecurity, AI & Microsoft Updates, Security

If you’ve opened a Remote Desktop connection file today and been greeted by an unfamiliar orange warning banner: “Caution: Unknown remote connection” then you are not imagining things. Microsoft has introduced new protections as part of its April...
Webinar Replay: Beyond Antivirus: Understanding MDR and ITDR for Modern Cyber Defence

Webinar Replay: Beyond Antivirus: Understanding MDR and ITDR for Modern Cyber Defence

by Andrew Hunt | Apr 15, 2026 | IT News & Insights New Zealand | Cybersecurity, AI & Microsoft Updates, Security, Webinar Recording

Your traditional security isn’t stopping today’s attacks. Here’s what will. The Problem Every NZ Business Faces Your business has antivirus software. You have firewalls. You’ve implemented email filtering. Yet cybercriminals are increasingly...
When “Legitimate” Tools Are Used Illegitimately (like booking a meeting time)

When “Legitimate” Tools Are Used Illegitimately (like booking a meeting time)

by Andrew Hunt | Apr 13, 2026 | IT News & Insights New Zealand | Cybersecurity, AI & Microsoft Updates, Security

Cyber awareness isn’t just about blocking malware — it’s about recognising intent. Recently, we received a callout from a client after a user received what initially appeared to be a genuine business opportunity. The email exchange seemed credible, replies were...
Could you get into trouble with the law if you lose a USB stick?

Could you get into trouble with the law if you lose a USB stick?

by Andrew Hunt | Mar 31, 2026 | IT News & Insights New Zealand | Cybersecurity, AI & Microsoft Updates, Security

  A lost USB stick can be a notifiable privacy breach. Here’s why that matters It sounds old school, but USB sticks are still floating around plenty of NZ businesses.  A recent draft decision note from the Office of the Privacy Commissioner is a timely reminder...
Additional M365 Security Protection Rolled Out for our KARE Foundation Customers

Additional M365 Security Protection Rolled Out for our KARE Foundation Customers

by Andrew Hunt | Mar 20, 2026 | IT News & Insights New Zealand | Cybersecurity, AI & Microsoft Updates, Security

Turning up your cyber-security Kinetics is busy rolling out an additional security protection for Kinetics KARE Foundation customers only, designed to stop a highly active and sophisticated phishing campaign currently targeting Microsoft 365 environments worldwide. ...
Your (Home/Small Business) Router Could Be Working for Criminals Right Now

Your (Home/Small Business) Router Could Be Working for Criminals Right Now

by Andrew Hunt | Mar 16, 2026 | IT News & Insights New Zealand | Cybersecurity, AI & Microsoft Updates, Security

Right now, somewhere in the world, a home or office router is quietly routing cybercriminal traffic, and its owner is completely unaware. That’s the reality revealed by the discovery of KadNap, a sophisticated malware campaign that has become one of the most...
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