Barracuda Networks stories

Barracuda Networks launches Barracuda Assistant, an AI tool boosting security teams’ efficiency amid rising cyberattack complexity and volume.

Australian firms face average costs of AUD $436,307 from email breaches, with slow responses increasing ransomware risks, says Barracuda report.

Whisper 2FA phishing kit targets Microsoft 365 users in Australia, employing advanced MFA interception and anti-analysis techniques in nearly one million attacks last month.

Barracuda updates BarracudaONE, boosting MSPs' email threat response up to ten times faster and automating billing with new PSA integrations.

Barracuda has launched Barracuda Research, a new hub aimed at simplifying cyber risk response with AI-driven threat intelligence and incident analysis.

Australian businesses face a cyber security 'perfect storm' in 2025 as AI, stricter rules and smarter attacks reshape risk and defence strategies.

Barracuda warns of a surge in advanced OAuth phishing attacks exploiting Microsoft 365 and other platforms to steal access tokens and bypass multifactor authentication.

Barracuda appoints Rohit Ghai as CEO, ushering a new era after Hatem Naguib's tenure marked by growth and innovation in cybersecurity.

Barracuda reveals over a million phishing attacks in early 2025 using clever URL tricks that evade security and deceive email users globally.

Cyber criminals exploit new split and nested QR code tactics in phishing attacks, bypassing traditional security to steal sensitive data, warns Barracuda.

Attackers are increasingly exploiting AI tools in emails, manipulating assistants and defences to steal data and disrupt organisations' security.

Research shows 31% of ransomware victims endured multiple attacks due to fragmented, ineffective security tools, risking severe financial and reputational damage.

One in three Australian businesses hit by ransomware faced repeat attacks in 2025, hindered by tool overload and poor integration, says Barracuda report.

Barracuda Networks warns of a global spike in phishing-as-a-service email attacks using impersonation tactics to deceive healthcare, finance, and government sectors.

Australian firms increasingly rely on MSPs for 24/7 security, strategy, and managing complex tools, with 77% now dependent on their support, says Barracuda.

AI is reshaping global industries by enhancing security, safety, and efficiency, becoming essential in sectors from cybersecurity to logistics and construction.

Barracuda launches Entra ID Backup Premium to secure Microsoft Entra ID data, enabling fast recovery and boosting cyber resilience for organisations globally.

Barracuda Networks launches Managed Vulnerability Security to enhance cyber defence, offering end-to-end scanning and expert-led remediation across IT environments.

New research finds AI now generates over half of spam emails and 14% of business email compromise attacks, enhancing their sophistication and evasion.

Phishing-as-a-Service, powering 60-70% of attacks, is lowering barriers in cybercrime, letting novices launch large-scale scams in 2025.