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BatShade: Vietnamese threat actor expands its digital operations
Malware

BatShade: Vietnamese threat actor expands its digital operations

Vietnamese threat actor BatShade targets job seekers with malware disguised as recruitment documents, using new tactics for stealth and persistent infection.

By Aditya K Sood • 2 min read • Wed, 8th Oct 2025
AI heightens phishing success as global cyber defences lag
Data Protection

AI heightens phishing success as global cyber defences lag

AI has boosted phishing success as 44% admit falling for scams, yet only 48% of firms fully use multi-factor authentication, says Yubico survey.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Fri, 3rd Oct 2025
Fastly earns seventh consecutive Gartner choice for cloud WAAP
Firewalls

Fastly earns seventh consecutive Gartner choice for cloud WAAP

Fastly has secured its seventh consecutive Gartner Peer Insights Customers' Choice award for Cloud WAAP, praised for its Next-Gen WAF by 130 verified reviewers.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Fri, 3rd Oct 2025
Five key cyber security tips for cyber security awareness month
Phishing

Five key cyber security tips for cyber security awareness month

October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month, urging all to stay vigilant online with five key tips to guard against evolving digital threats and scams.

By Jeremy Fuchs • 5 min read • Fri, 3rd Oct 2025
Retail sector boosts AI use while clamping down on shadow risks
Malware

Retail sector boosts AI use while clamping down on shadow risks

Retailers adopt generative AI extensively, rising to 95%, while cracking down on shadow AI and personal account use to bolster data security.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Tue, 30th Sep 2025
Experts call for people-centred cyber resilience & data focus
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Experts call for people-centred cyber resilience & data focus

Experts urge a people-centred approach to cyber resilience, focusing on human behaviour, layered defences, and robust data governance amid evolving threats.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Tue, 30th Sep 2025
Zero Networks & Exclusive Networks target UK with zero trust
Firewalls

Zero Networks & Exclusive Networks target UK with zero trust

Zero Networks partners with Exclusive Networks to boost zero trust security across the UK and Europe, focusing on rapid adoption and channel partner support.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Fri, 26th Sep 2025

Stories from Other Regions

Cyber attacks stories

Canadian firms confident in disaster readiness but lack real plans
Disaster Recovery

Canadian firms confident in disaster readiness but lack real plans

Canadian firms show highest confidence in disaster readiness globally, yet only 1% in high-risk areas have active plans, revealing major gaps in real crisis preparedness.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Wed, 8th Oct 2025
UK users urged to boost digital safety as weak passwords prevail
Data Protection

UK users urged to boost digital safety as weak passwords prevail

Nearly half of UK users rely on weak passwords like "123456," risking cyber attacks as searches for stronger credentials surge 133%.

By Shannon Williams • 5 min read • Sun, 5th Oct 2025
Cyberattacks cost UK firms over GBP £10,000 as hybrid work rises
Firewalls

Cyberattacks cost UK firms over GBP £10,000 as hybrid work rises

With 28% of UK workers hybrid working, cyberattacks now cost firms over GBP £10,000 on average, raising urgent security concerns for remote staff.

By Shannon Williams • 5 min read • Sun, 5th Oct 2025
Cyber insurance among small businesses surges amid rising threats
Data Protection

Cyber insurance among small businesses surges amid rising threats

Cyber insurance among Australian small businesses has surged 50% amid rising cybercrime threats, with incidents costing an average of AUD $49,600 each.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Thu, 2nd Oct 2025
NSW tech sector to add 562,000 jobs, reach AUD $54bn by 2035
Data Analytics

NSW tech sector to add 562,000 jobs, reach AUD $54bn by 2035

NSW's tech sector aims to add over 562,000 jobs by 2035, boosting its economic contribution to AUD $54bn, driven by growth in AI, fintech and cybersecurity.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Thu, 2nd Oct 2025
Cybersecurity teams in Europe battle more attacks amid slow reforms
Data Protection

Cybersecurity teams in Europe battle more attacks amid slow reforms

European cybersecurity teams face rising attacks despite slight budget and staff improvements, struggling to keep pace with growing threats and slow reforms.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Wed, 1st Oct 2025
Australian firms cut cyber training despite rising threat levels
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Australian firms cut cyber training despite rising threat levels

Despite rising cyber threats and staff shortages, fewer Australian firms train non-security staff for cybersecurity, risking resilience amid growing attacks.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Wed, 1st Oct 2025
Australian SMEs urged to bolster cyber defences as attacks surge
Malware

Australian SMEs urged to bolster cyber defences as attacks surge

As cyberattacks rise, Australian SMEs urged to boost defences with staff training and multi-factor authentication during Cybersecurity Awareness Month.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Wed, 1st Oct 2025
Cyber Security Awareness Month
Ransomware

Cyber Security Awareness Month

October's Cyber Security Awareness Month urges UK businesses to strengthen defences amid rising attacks impacting major brands and risking £300m losses.

By Martin Jakobsen • 4 min read • Wed, 1st Oct 2025
Australians lag in AI-era cyber security as phishing surges
Multi-factor authentication

Australians lag in AI-era cyber security as phishing surges

A Yubico survey reveals Australians lag in cybersecurity, with 46% falling prey to AI-enhanced phishing and low adoption of multi-factor authentication at work and home.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Tue, 30th Sep 2025
Australian organisations urged to upgrade legacy tech for cyber safety
Ransomware

Australian organisations urged to upgrade legacy tech for cyber safety

Australian organisations are urged to upgrade legacy technology amid rising cyber threats, with vulnerability in outdated systems and supply chains a key concern.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Fri, 26th Sep 2025