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US enterprises lose USD $48.1 billion to cyberattack delays
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

US enterprises lose USD $48.1 billion to cyberattack delays

US enterprises lost USD $48.1 billion over five years due to delayed cyberattack responses, with average investigations taking 8.6 hours costing nearly USD $9 million yearly.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 20th Nov 2025

Global Stories

Cyber insurance stories

Identity security now vital for affordable cyber insurance cover
Privileged Access Management

Identity security now vital for affordable cyber insurance cover

Identity security is now crucial for organisations to secure affordable cyber insurance, with 97% seeing its impact on premiums or coverage in the past year.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Mon, 24th Nov 2025
AI-driven cyber threats & global rules to challenge firms by 2026
Data Protection

AI-driven cyber threats & global rules to challenge firms by 2026

By 2026, firms will face AI-driven cyber threats, complex supply chain risks, and fragmented global rules, requiring real-time compliance and board-level oversight.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Thu, 20th Nov 2025
Cork Cyber launches Vantage for unified cyber risk intelligence
Cloud Security

Cork Cyber launches Vantage for unified cyber risk intelligence

Cork Cyber launches Vantage, a platform offering MSPs unified cyber risk intelligence to enhance resilience and ensure business continuity amid evolving threats.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Mon, 17th Nov 2025
AI to transform banking & insurance sectors by 2026, says report
Fintech

AI to transform banking & insurance sectors by 2026, says report

By 2026, AI will revolutionise banking and insurance, with over half of younger adults using generative AI for financial advice, says Forrester report.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 6th Nov 2025
When cyber resilience becomes a CFO's challenge
Multi-factor authentication

When cyber resilience becomes a CFO's challenge

Cyber resilience is now a critical CFO challenge, with cybersecurity failures directly impacting Australian companies' financial health and regulatory compliance.

By Geoff Schomburgk • 5 min read • Mon, 27th Oct 2025
AI-powered phishing threats outpace business defences & SOC teams
Mobile Device Management

AI-powered phishing threats outpace business defences & SOC teams

Generative AI boosts phishing and smishing attacks, forcing businesses to rethink security as AI-driven threats outpace traditional defences and SOC teams.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 5 min read • Sat, 18th Oct 2025

Stories from Other Regions

Cyber insurance stories

Firevault & Sona partner to offer offline data storage for UK firms
Ransomware

Firevault & Sona partner to offer offline data storage for UK firms

Firevault partners with Sona Insurance Solutions to provide UK firms with offline data storage, enhancing protection against rising cyber threats and insurer demands.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Sat, 22nd Nov 2025
UK cyber insurance premiums soar as identity controls tighten
Ransomware

UK cyber insurance premiums soar as identity controls tighten

Cyber insurance premiums for UK firms surge as insurers demand stronger identity controls and reward AI adoption to curb rising claims and risks.

By Jake MacAndrew • 3 min read • Sat, 22nd Nov 2025
Hidden cyberattacks & ransom threats rising for NZ businesses
Ransomware

Hidden cyberattacks & ransom threats rising for NZ businesses

Most cyberattacks on New Zealand businesses go unreported, with NSP warning ransom payments are more common than widely known, exposing firms to hidden risks.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Thu, 20th Nov 2025
Upcover gains global recognition for AI-driven business insurance
Data Analytics

Upcover gains global recognition for AI-driven business insurance

Sydney-based insurtech Upcover earns global praise for its AI-driven business insurance platform, expanding fast across Australia and New Zealand.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Wed, 19th Nov 2025
Why cyber risk transparency matters in the insurance landscape
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Why cyber risk transparency matters in the insurance landscape

Cyber insurance now demands transparency and collaboration, with firms needing to prove measurable risk reduction amid rising supply chain cyber threats.

By Ben Francis • 4 min read • Wed, 19th Nov 2025
Aussie Businesses Must Fight Ransomware Criminals
Ransomware

Aussie Businesses Must Fight Ransomware Criminals

Australian businesses face rising ransomware threats amid a 16% surge in cyber attack reports, exposing widespread unpreparedness and urging urgent security reforms.

By Riaan Bronkhorst • 5 min read • Tue, 18th Nov 2025
Average ransomware payments in Australia halve to AUD $711,000
Malware

Average ransomware payments in Australia halve to AUD $711,000

Average ransomware payments in Australia have halved to AUD $711,000 as businesses become more prepared and less willing to pay ransoms after attacks.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Fri, 14th Nov 2025
UK firms warned over spreadsheet reliance amid cyber risks
Digital Transformation

UK firms warned over spreadsheet reliance amid cyber risks

UK firms face growing cyber risks and errors from spreadsheet reliance, urging a shift to more secure, collaborative business planning tools.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Fri, 14th Nov 2025
AI, embedded finance & inclusion lead India fintech trends
Fintech

AI, embedded finance & inclusion lead India fintech trends

India's fintech sector readies for a decade of innovation, with AI, embedded finance, wealth inclusion, and cyber resilience driving growth through 2026.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Fri, 14th Nov 2025
Autoleague boosts security with BeyondTrust access management
Firewalls

Autoleague boosts security with BeyondTrust access management

Autoleague has enhanced security by adopting BeyondTrust's privileged access management to safeguard passwords and remote system access across Australia.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Mon, 27th Oct 2025