For years, patch management was relatively straightforward.
Microsoft released security updat
es, IT teams deployed them and businesses moved on to the next month.
That model is being challenged.
The number of vulnerabilities being discovered is increasing, AI is accelerating vulnerability research, and attackers are gaining the ability to identify and exploit weaknesses faster than traditional patching cycles were designed to handle.
A newly discovered vulnerability in PHP, software used by millions of websites worldwide, could see unsuspecting Kiwi businesses unwittingly providing cybercriminals with infrastructure to host illicit dark web content.
Auckland cybersecurity expert Daniel Watson warns that even basic business websites containing little more than contact details and a description of services could be hijacked and used to host illegal material, facilitate fraud or launch cyberattacks against other organisations.
Warning! Be aware that Dental Clinics are being targeted by a sophisticated attack type that appears highly plausible to the medical professional; a email comes in from someone who is coming from out of town who is needing significant work done and is sending you their CBCT scan files along with an embedded viewer.
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Cybersecurity is no longer just an IT issue.
Customers are asking tougher questions about security.
Yesterday marked a significant milestone as we celebrated the launch of the 2nd Edition of She’ll Be Right, Not! (A Cyber Security Guide for Kiwi Business Owners) by Daniel Watson, Managing Director of Vertech IT Services.
The event brought together business leaders, industry professionals, and community members for an engaging afternoon focused on some of the most important topics shaping modern businesses today: Cyber Security, Business Process Automation, and Artificial Intelligence.
Running a business on the North Shore means you’re already juggling plenty - staff, customers, compliance, growth. The last thing you need is technology working against you rather than for you. Yet this is easy to miss, and many business owners don’t realise their provider has become part of the problem.
Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools like Microsoft Copilot are transforming the way we work—helping us write faster, analyze data more efficiently, and automate everyday tasks. As adoption grows, many employees are already exploring these tools to boost productivity.
Webinar Recap: Practical AI, Automation, and Process Design for Sustainable Growth
Date: 29 April 2026
Speakers: Daniel Watson (Vertech IT Services) & Ian Bennett (Custom 365)
Many business owners believe growth problems can be solved by hiring more people.
As artificial intelligence rapidly transforms the way businesses operate, organizations are facing a critical question: How do we embrace AI’s productivity benefits without exposing ourselves to unnecessary risk?
In a recent discussion, Kirit from Walker Wayland and Daniel explored exactly that—diving into AI governance, policy implementation, and the balance between innovation and security.
