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Breakout time drops as new attacker tactics surge in cyber threat space
Firewalls

Breakout time drops as new attacker tactics surge in cyber threat space

ReliaQuest reports cyber attackers cut breakout time to 18 minutes, with surging threats from Oyster malware and rising abuse of USB and IP-KVM devices.

By Shannon Williams • 5 min read • Thu, 25th Sep 2025
AI-driven cyber threats rise as human error & outdated systems persist
Malware

AI-driven cyber threats rise as human error & outdated systems persist

AI-driven cyber threats in Australia have doubled, with human error and outdated systems leaving critical infrastructure vulnerable to attacks in 2025.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Thu, 25th Sep 2025
Proofpoint launches new defences as AI email attacks surge
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Proofpoint launches new defences as AI email attacks surge

Proofpoint unveils new defences against rising AI email attacks that manipulate assistants to leak data, amid soaring losses in businesses globally.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 4 min read • Thu, 25th Sep 2025
AppOmni & Cribl boost SaaS security & data control against new threats
Software-as-a-Service

AppOmni & Cribl boost SaaS security & data control against new threats

AppOmni and Cribl join forces to enhance SaaS security, offering improved visibility and data control to counter evolving cyber threats like UNC6395 attacks.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Wed, 24th Sep 2025
Morphisec names Rohyt Belani as Strategic Advisor for channel growth
Ransomware

Morphisec names Rohyt Belani as Strategic Advisor for channel growth

Morphisec appoints Rohyt Belani as Strategic Advisor to accelerate channel growth and strengthen its ransomware prevention partnerships with MSSPs.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Wed, 24th Sep 2025
Cloudflare expands Project Galileo to shield media from AI misuse
Artificial Intelligence

Cloudflare expands Project Galileo to shield media from AI misuse

Cloudflare expands Project Galileo, offering free AI and bot protection to 750 independent media and non-profits to safeguard original content from misuse.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 4 min read • Wed, 24th Sep 2025
SoloSecure launches freelancer cyberattack defence training
Malware

SoloSecure launches freelancer cyberattack defence training

SoloSecure certification launches to help freelancers defend against rising cyber threats, safeguarding their businesses and clients in the growing gig economy.

By Jake MacAndrew • 3 min read • Wed, 24th Sep 2025
One in four UK & US firms hit by AI data poisoning attacks
Phishing

One in four UK & US firms hit by AI data poisoning attacks

One in four UK and US firms suffered AI data poisoning attacks last year, risking system integrity and highlighting urgent security challenges.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Tue, 23rd Sep 2025
Commvault solutions cut cyber recovery times by 99 percent
Data Protection

Commvault solutions cut cyber recovery times by 99 percent

Commvault's Cleanroom Recovery and Cloud Rewind slash cyber recovery times by 99%, enabling organisations to rapidly restore operations after attacks.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Mon, 22nd Sep 2025
Exclusive: Garland Technology on safeguarding critical infrastructure
Firewalls

Exclusive: Garland Technology on safeguarding critical infrastructure

Critical infrastructure in Asia-Pacific faces rising cyber threats as organisations tackle complex IT-OT divides and adopt AI for enhanced security visibility.

By Melania Watson • 5 min read • Mon, 22nd Sep 2025
IGEL unveils rapid endpoint recovery tool to cut $4.44m breach costs
Malware

IGEL unveils rapid endpoint recovery tool to cut $4.44m breach costs

IGEL launches Dual Boot feature enabling organisations to restore secure device access within minutes during cyberattacks, slashing breach costs averaging $4.44m.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 19th Sep 2025
Ransomware attacks steady at 328 as cyber gangs join forces
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Ransomware attacks steady at 328 as cyber gangs join forces

Ransomware attacks held steady at 328 in August, with cyber gangs collaborating to boost impact, says NCC Group report highlighting persistent global risks.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Fri, 19th Sep 2025
Cohesity & Semperis launch identity resilience for AD security
Data Protection

Cohesity & Semperis launch identity resilience for AD security

Cohesity and Semperis launch Identity Resilience, a new solution to protect enterprises' Microsoft Active Directory from cyberattacks and enable rapid recovery.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Thu, 18th Sep 2025

Stories from Other Regions

Cyber attacks stories

Teens charged in SCATTERED SPIDER cyber attacks as experts warn of ongoing risks
Ransomware

Teens charged in SCATTERED SPIDER cyber attacks as experts warn of ongoing risks

Two UK teenagers linked to SCATTERED SPIDER have been charged for cyberattacks disrupting Transport for London, amid ongoing global cyber threats.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Wed, 24th Sep 2025
Australian boards slow to invest in cyber risk despite rising threats
Artificial Intelligence

Australian boards slow to invest in cyber risk despite rising threats

Australian boards recognise rising cyber threats, yet investment in tackling them remains limited, despite 75% facing third-party vulnerabilities recently.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Wed, 24th Sep 2025
Cohesity & Semperis launch solution to defend Active Directory
Ransomware

Cohesity & Semperis launch solution to defend Active Directory

Cohesity and Semperis unveil Cohesity Identity Resilience, a solution safeguarding Active Directory and Entra ID from identity-based cyberattacks across hybrid environments.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Tue, 23rd Sep 2025
A third of UK firms unable to fully recover data from backups
Data Protection

A third of UK firms unable to fully recover data from backups

Nearly a third of UK firms cannot fully recover data from backups, raising concerns over the effectiveness of current data recovery strategies.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 23rd Sep 2025
Australia's critical infrastructure faces new wave of cyber threats
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Australia's critical infrastructure faces new wave of cyber threats

Australia faces rising state-sponsored cyberattacks on critical infrastructure, prompting stricter government measures and a human-focused defence approach.

By Adrian Covich • 5 min read • Fri, 19th Sep 2025