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Threat spotlight: How attackers poison AI tools and defences
Firewalls

Threat spotlight: How attackers poison AI tools and defences

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

By Ashok Sakthivel • 6 min read • Thu, 14th Aug 2025
Data exfiltration pushes ransomware payouts past USD $1 million
Virtualisation

Data exfiltration pushes ransomware payouts past USD $1 million

Ransomware payouts have surged past USD $1 million in Q2 2025, driven by data exfiltration and social engineering in targeted attacks on mid-sized firms.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Wed, 13th Aug 2025
Picus Security warns of rising enterprise password breaches
Ransomware

Picus Security warns of rising enterprise password breaches

Picus Security's Blue Report 2025 reveals enterprise password breaches nearly doubled to 46%, exposing firms to greater cyber threats and ransomware risks.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Tue, 12th Aug 2025
SquareX launches open-source toolkits to defend browsers
Firewalls

SquareX launches open-source toolkits to defend browsers

SquareX launches two open-source toolkits to help security teams simulate and defend against browser-based attacks that evade traditional enterprise defences.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 4 min read • Fri, 8th Aug 2025
AI-driven DNS threats & malicious adtech surge worldwide
Malware

AI-driven DNS threats & malicious adtech surge worldwide

Infoblox's 2025 report reveals a surge in AI-driven DNS threats and widespread malicious adtech affecting global organisations, urging proactive cyber defence.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Tue, 5th Aug 2025
BeyondTrust launches Phantom Labs to boost identity security research
Data Science

BeyondTrust launches Phantom Labs to boost identity security research

BeyondTrust launches Phantom Labs, a specialised team to research identity security threats and enhance protection against identity exploitation in hybrid and cloud environments.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Tue, 5th Aug 2025
AI-driven DNS threats & malicious adtech fuel cybercrime surge
Phishing

AI-driven DNS threats & malicious adtech fuel cybercrime surge

Infoblox reports a surge in AI-driven DNS threats and malicious adtech, with 25% of new domains found malicious, urging firms to adopt proactive cyber defences.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Tue, 5th Aug 2025
Varonis unveils cloud-native solution for database security
Data Protection

Varonis unveils cloud-native solution for database security

Varonis launches a cloud-native, agentless database activity monitoring solution to enhance security and simplify compliance across major database platforms.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Tue, 29th Jul 2025
Data management - it's a high-stakes game
Data Protection

Data management - it's a high-stakes game

In 2024, data breaches threaten business survival as regulators enforce stricter cybersecurity rules and firms must manage vast unstructured data with care.

By Andy Milburn • 5 min read • Thu, 24th Jul 2025
HR & financial data most exposed in major cyber breaches
Data Protection

HR & financial data most exposed in major cyber breaches

Lab 1's analysis of 1,297 breaches reveals HR and financial data exposed in over 80% of cases, raising risks of fraud and regulatory penalties worldwide.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 4 min read • Thu, 24th Jul 2025
Cyber threats surge with rise in infostealers & Linux attacks
Malware

Cyber threats surge with rise in infostealers & Linux attacks

Cyber threats have surged with a 35% rise in infostealer attacks, a 56% increase in Linux server assaults, and more suspicious AWS login attempts reported recently.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Tue, 22nd Jul 2025
Ransomware attacks surge 63% in Q2 2025, healthcare hit hard
Ransomware

Ransomware attacks surge 63% in Q2 2025, healthcare hit hard

Ransomware attacks rose 63% in Q2 2025, with healthcare hit hard, marking a record high for the quarter amid a surge in data theft methods.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 18th Jul 2025
Octo Tempest targets airlines as Microsoft warns of new cyber risks
Firewalls

Octo Tempest targets airlines as Microsoft warns of new cyber risks

Microsoft warns cybercriminal group Octo Tempest has shifted focus to airlines, escalating risks with advanced tactics amid updated Defender protections.

By Melvin Hipolito • 5 min read • Thu, 17th Jul 2025
ANZ businesses overestimate cyber readiness amid resilience gap
Ransomware

ANZ businesses overestimate cyber readiness amid resilience gap

A Commvault study reveals most ANZ businesses overestimate cyber readiness, with only 12% rating their incident resilience as excellent amid rising attacks.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Tue, 8th Jul 2025
Tech sector faces sharp rise in AI & ransomware threats
Firewalls

Tech sector faces sharp rise in AI & ransomware threats

Trustwave reveals a surge in AI-driven and ransomware attacks, with tech firms facing 85% of global ransomware incidents amid rising cyber threats.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Fri, 27th Jun 2025
Semperis warns nOAuth flaw in Entra ID risks SaaS accounts
Multi-factor authentication

Semperis warns nOAuth flaw in Entra ID risks SaaS accounts

Semperis warns a flaw in Microsoft's Entra ID allows attackers to hijack SaaS accounts easily, with many apps still vulnerable over a year later.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Fri, 27th Jun 2025
Cybercrime surge hits technology sector as AI & supply chain attacks rise
Ransomware

Cybercrime surge hits technology sector as AI & supply chain attacks rise

Cybercriminals increasingly target tech firms using AI, supply chain attacks, and stolen credentials, with ransomware surging 10% weekly worldwide, says Trustwave.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Thu, 26th Jun 2025

Stories from Other Regions

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Fresh expert analysis reveals deeper concerns after Qantas cyber attack
Software-as-a-Service

Fresh expert analysis reveals deeper concerns after Qantas cyber attack

A cyber attack on Qantas highlights the rising threat from sophisticated hackers targeting top Australian brands and their data security.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Wed, 2nd Jul 2025