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Christmas is coming.  But will you get a visit from Santa or from a grinchy hacker?

Christmas is coming. But will you get a visit from Santa or from a grinchy hacker?

by Andrew Hunt | Dec 16, 2025 | IT News & Insights New Zealand | Cybersecurity, AI & Microsoft Updates, Security

Protecting Yourself from Cyber Threats While on Holiday We’re more vulnerable than normal to hackers at this time of year. Unfortunately, the hackers know it and tend to be more aggressive. In the rush up to Christmas, there’s normally so much to do that...
Understanding Your Microsoft Secure Score: Why Your Percentage May Drop (While Your Security Improves)

Understanding Your Microsoft Secure Score: Why Your Percentage May Drop (While Your Security Improves)

by Andrew Hunt | Dec 15, 2025 | IT News & Insights New Zealand | Cybersecurity, AI & Microsoft Updates, Security

Important Update for KARE Foundation Subscribers If you’ve noticed your Microsoft Secure Score percentage decreasing recently, don’t be alarmed. Your security hasn’t weakened.  In fact, Microsoft is making significant enhancements that will...
Stop Searching Stock Photos: Microsoft Copilot Now Creates Custom Images Inside Your Documents

Stop Searching Stock Photos: Microsoft Copilot Now Creates Custom Images Inside Your Documents

by Andrew Hunt | Dec 6, 2025 | AI, IT News & Insights New Zealand | Cybersecurity, AI & Microsoft Updates

Microsoft has quietly added a capability to Copilot that eliminates one of the most frustrating parts of document creation: finding the right image. Instead of searching through stock photo libraries or hiring designers, you can now generate custom images directly...
AI Just Got Scary Good (and Scary Affordable): 5 November Breakthroughs

AI Just Got Scary Good (and Scary Affordable): 5 November Breakthroughs

by Andrew Hunt | Dec 5, 2025 | AI, IT News & Insights New Zealand | Cybersecurity, AI & Microsoft Updates

November 2025 marked the moment AI stopped being a curiosity and became a genuine business advantage. Don’t wait for your competitors to get the jump with these new capabilities. Here are the five developments that changed the game—and what they mean for your...
Why Waiting to Replace Your PCs Could Cost You Thousands

Why Waiting to Replace Your PCs Could Cost You Thousands

by Andrew Hunt | Dec 3, 2025 | IT News & Insights New Zealand | Cybersecurity, AI & Microsoft Updates

If you still have Windows 10 PCs to replace, what does this mean for you? Kinetics is at the Canalys industry conference in Vietnam this week, and we’ve just been warned about a trend that’s going to impact all of us in the next few months.  It’s...
Cybersecurity Alert: Holiday Phishing on the Rise — And Attackers Are Using Your Own Tools

Cybersecurity Alert: Holiday Phishing on the Rise — And Attackers Are Using Your Own Tools

by Andrew Hunt | Nov 25, 2025 | IT News & Insights New Zealand | Cybersecurity, AI & Microsoft Updates

As the festive season kicks into gear, so too does the cybercriminal playbook. We’ve noticed a spike in phishing attempts disguised as “pre-Christmas party invites”.  While the festive spirit is infectious, so too is the threat. These aren’t just generic holiday...
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