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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
Automated bots now account for majority of traffic to travel sites
Artificial Intelligence

Automated bots now account for majority of traffic to travel sites

Automated bots now make up nearly 60% of visits to travel websites, disrupting bookings and prices across the global tourism sector, a new report reveals.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 25th Sep 2025
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AI-driven cyber threats rise as human error & outdated systems persist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AI-driven cyber threats rise as human error & outdated systems persist

AI-driven cyber threats in Australia have doubled, with human error and outdated systems leaving critical infrastructure vulnerable to attacks in 2025.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

Stories from Other Regions

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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
South Australia's tech workforce to double, adding AUD $5 billion
Data Analytics

South Australia's tech workforce to double, adding AUD $5 billion

South Australia's tech workforce is set to nearly double by 2035, boosting the economy by AUD $5 billion and creating 49,000 new skilled jobs.

By Melvin Hipolito • 5 min read • Wed, 24th Sep 2025
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