New Zealand aims to have a top-tier healthcare system, and World Patient Safety Day brings awareness to areas of potential improvement, including cybersecurity. Given the valuable data held by the healthcare sector, it’s a frequent target for cyberattacks. Cybersecurity is becoming an integral part of patient safety, requiring proactive defenses, robust security strategies, and extensive staff training. The implementation of software to detect and prevent cyber intrusions and maintaining rigorous data backup and restoration programs are pivotal.

Russian Hackers Attacking Network Edge Devices in Western Critical Infrastructure
A Russian state-sponsored hacking group has been targeting network edge devices in Western critical infrastructure since 2021, with operations intensifying throughout 2025. The campaign, linked


