The Ultimate Guide to Virtual Private Networks
A curated Kiwi edition of TechDay news, analysis, interviews, reviews, job moves, and related resources for Virtual Private Networks (VPNs).
What to know about Virtual Private Networks
Virtual Private Networks (VPNs) have become essential tools in today's digital world, offering users enhanced privacy, security, and access to restricted content. Whether it's protecting data on public Wi-Fi, securing remote work connections, or circumventing censorship, VPNs help shield online activities from prying eyes and cyber threats.
Explore a wide range of stories covering VPN technology advancements, emerging security challenges, and practical guides on choosing and using VPNs effectively. Learn about the evolving landscape of cybersecurity, from risks like data breaches and ransomware to innovations like Zero Trust Network Access and cloud VPN solutions. Whether you're concerned about personal online privacy or managing organizational network security, these insights highlight why VPNs remain crucial for safeguarding digital life.
Kiwi Virtual Private Networks News
Regional stories with direct local relevance
Revolut launches Ultra premium plan in New Zealand
Consumers in New Zealand are being offered a new premium payments package as banks face tougher scrutiny over rewards and overseas spending costs.
Kordia unveils Secure Edge SASE to tackle tool sprawl
Kordia launches Secure Edge SASE, unifying networking and security to curb tool sprawl and support hybrid work with Fortinet-backed controls.
NortonVPN unveils major update with fresh features & locations
NortonVPN updates its service with 37 new countries, Smart TV apps, and advanced privacy features like Double VPN and IP Rotation for enhanced security.
Keep security in check when doing your mobile banking
Mobile banking comes with risks, but knowledge is your best defence. NordVPN's Stephen Levine offers tips to keep your financial data secure.
Watch cat videos all day. Earn megabucks & outsource. A cautionary tale to employers?
A US employee paid a fifth of his salary to have his job 'outsourced' in China whilst he sat in the office watching Cat videos on reddit.
Beware the hacker
Road warriors beware: Hackers can easily capture your data when you connect to public Wi-Fi, risking your personal and business details.
Analyst Insights
Research and market analysis connected to Virtual Private Networks
Featured News
HPE assisting IT teams navigate complex challenges
HPE Networking says AI, zero trust and SASE are reshaping network security as remote work and connected devices make threats harder to control.
The hidden data costs threatening enterprise AI plans
Hidden cloud data, egress fees and GPU 'double bubble' bills are quietly turning many enterprise AI ambitions into costly, slow ordeals.
Reviews
Expert Columns
Why service desks are emerging as a critical security weakness
VPN vulnerabilities don't have to become breaches
Building security outcomes for small businesses: Why breaches persist despite available tools
Small alert, big defense: Inside a SOC's early-morning response
Why businesses need wired, wireless, and power-over-ethernet (PoE) firewalls
Upgrade advantage: Why security enhancements matter for MSPs and MSSPs
Watch out for these eight trends to impact cybersecurity teams in 2026
10 cybersecurity tips to survive Cyber Monday
The bouncer at the door: Protecting your network from within
Interviews
Interviews and video coverage from the network
Recent Virtual Private Networks News
VPNs & proxies feature in 94% of security incidents
More than nine in ten security incidents now involve anonymising services, leaving many organisations unable to spot malicious traffic in real time.
Ransomware attacks near record as groups consolidate
A smaller band of operators is driving most incidents, leaving companies facing fewer but more organised ransomware gangs.
Gen launches VPN for Agents & Norton AI protection
Security risks are rising as AI agents handle emails, code and financial tasks, prompting Gen to add new protections in Norton 360.
Object First launches Fleet Manager for backup estates
The free cloud service gives Veeam users and service providers a single view of scattered backup clusters as ransomware risk grows.
Norton Neo browser adds built-in VPN & anti-phishing
Web attacks are driving browser makers to bake security in by default, as Norton Neo adds VPN, phishing blocks and anti-fingerprinting tools.
Cloudflare warns of AI code review prompt injection
Detection of malicious code can collapse when AI reviewers are fed large files packed with harmless text, Cloudflare's research shows.
HAT signs exclusive Tailscale distribution deal in Oceania
Businesses across Oceania will gain a local route to Tailscale as HAT backs demand for simpler secure access across cloud and hybrid estates.
Zscaler joins Anthropic Project Glasswing on cyber AI
AI-driven attacks are pushing firms to hide systems from the public internet rather than rely on patching flaws after discovery.
The Gentlemen becomes second most active ransomware group
Check Point Research says a better affiliate payout is helping the gang spread fast, with more than 320 claimed victims since mid-2025.
Manufacturing leads ransomware targets in 2025 report
Ransomware hit manufacturers hardest in 2025 as incidents climbed 56 per cent, with ageing factory systems and suppliers widening exposure.
Cloudflare Mesh links AI agents to private networks
Businesses using AI agents can now keep private services off the public internet as Cloudflare Mesh connects them to internal systems in minutes.
Gigabyte bundles Surfshark One with AI laptops in ANZ
Buyers in Australia and New Zealand will get a year of Surfshark One on selected Gigabyte notebooks, adding security value worth more than AUD $170.
Certes launches v7 with quantum-safe edge protection
Growing fears over harvest-now, decrypt-later attacks are driving demand for quantum-safe controls as data moves to edge systems and cloud services.
Lumen warns of malware-backed proxy networks in APAC
Proxy networks built from compromised home devices are helping attackers hide in plain sight across Asia Pacific, Lumen says.
Qualys warns attackers exploit flaws before disclosure
Security teams are falling behind as attackers now exploit some flaws before disclosure, leaving critical systems exposed for longer.
Qualys warns exploitation is outpacing manual patching
Attackers are now exploiting flaws before patches exist, leaving 85% of vulnerable assets unpatched at disclosure across 10,000 organisations.
ExpressVPN launches private AI platform with secure enclaves
Sensitive prompts and documents will stay out of model training as ExpressVPN enters AI software with an enclave-based service for Pro subscribers.
SonicWall flags SMB cyber gaps as attacks rise 20.8%
Small firms are still being hit by basic security failures, with SonicWall saying attacks on them rose 20.8% to more than 13 billion hits.
HPE Threat Labs spot industrialised cybercrime surge
HPE Threat Labs warns cybercrime now runs like big business, as AI-fuelled, industrial-scale attacks hammer government and finance.