Cyber Threats stories - Page 5
Scattered Spider hackers shift focus from UK to US retailers
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Cybercriminal group Scattered Spider, known for targeting UK retailers, has shifted focus to major US retailers, raising fresh cybersecurity concerns.
AI impact on APAC cybersecurity teams divides leaders & analysts
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Research reveals a stark gap in AI's impact on cybersecurity: 71% of APJ executives see gains, yet only 5% of analysts agree, highlighting trust and effectiveness issues.
Phishing attacks become harder to spot as hackers adapt tactics
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Phishing remains the top US cybercrime, with 193,000 complaints; attackers now use subtle linkless emails and fake MFA alerts to trick users.
Ekco appoints cloud industry veteran Ben Savage as CEO to drive next phase of growth
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Ekco appoints Ben Savage as CEO to drive growth and enhance customer experience amid rising UK demand for co-managed security services in cloud environments.
Cybersecurity spend to surpass $200B as risks surge
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Global cybersecurity spending is set to exceed USD $200 billion in 2024 as firms boost defences against rising cyber threats amid digital growth.
Infosecurity Europe 2025 explores geopolitics & cyber threats
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Rory Stewart and NCSC's Paul Chichester headline Infosecurity Europe 2025, focusing on geopolitics' impact on cybersecurity at London event in June.
How businesses are fighting sophisticated cyber threats with AI
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Australian and New Zealand firms face rising AI-driven cyber threats, boosting investment in AI-powered defences like User and Entity Behaviour Analytics to combat attacks.
Cyberattacks surge amid India-Pakistan clashes after strikes
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Hacktivist cyberattacks escalate after India’s missile strikes on Pakistan, targeting government and critical sectors amid rising geopolitical tensions.
Australia, New Zealand invest AUD $7 million in cyber education
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Australia and New Zealand rank third globally for phishing risk with a 36.8% vulnerability rate, above the global average of 33.1%, says KnowBe4's report.
Australian firms lag in preparation for quantum computing threat
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A DigiCert survey reveals that 61.4% of Australian firms see quantum computing as a security risk, yet only 8.5% use quantum-safe encryption methods.
Commvault & Deloitte unite to boost hybrid cloud cyber defence
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Commvault and Deloitte form alliance to boost cyber resilience, offering integrated threat management and rapid recovery in hybrid cloud environments.
Orange Cyberdefense earns Cortex XMDR Select status in Asia Pacific
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Orange Cyberdefense is named a Cortex XMDR Select Specialisation Partner by Palo Alto Networks, enhancing cybersecurity services across Asia Pacific.
Netpoleon to distribute SailPoint identity security in ANZ
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Netpoleon has been named the official value-added distributor for SailPoint's identity security solutions across Australia and New Zealand, enhancing local cybersecurity efforts.
BlueVoyant launches tailored Microsoft Security optimisation service
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BlueVoyant launches Continuous Optimisation for Microsoft Security (COMS) to boost enterprise cyber defence and cut costs with tailored threat detection and expertise.
Mid-market APAC firms boost cybersecurity but lag in AI use
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Palo Alto Networks' new study reveals rising cybersecurity budgets among mid-market Asia-Pacific firms but highlights gaps in AI adoption and resilience.
e2e-assure & Validato partner to enhance cyber resilience
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e2e-assure partners with Validato to offer businesses continuous cyber security validation, enhancing defence against evolving threats using MITRE ATT&CK framework.
Ransomware attacks expose urgent risks for critical utilities
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Spanish water supplier Aigües de Mataró was hit by ransomware, highlighting growing cyber risks to essential infrastructure worldwide, experts warn.
Efex strengthens cyber services with Datcom buy amid expansion
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Efex has acquired Australian cybersecurity firm Datcom to boost its managed IT services amid rising cyber threats and over 500 breach reports in six months.
Lastwall IdP earns FedRAMP nod for quantum-ready Zero Trust
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Lastwall's Identity Platform has earned FedRAMP Moderate Authorisation, enabling US federal agencies to deploy quantum-resistant Zero Trust cybersecurity solutions.
Survey shows enterprises shift towards software-driven pentesting
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Over 50% of enterprises now use software-driven penetration testing as their primary method to identify IT vulnerabilities, reveals Pentera survey.