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System intrusions cause 80% of Asia-Pacific data breaches
Malware

System intrusions cause 80% of Asia-Pacific data breaches

Verizon's 2025 DBIR reveals system intrusions caused 80% of Asia-Pacific data breaches, with ransomware hitting 51% and malware attacks soaring to 83%.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 4 min read • Thu, 24th Apr 2025

Global Stories

Cyber espionage stories

Chinese APT group linked to cyber attack on US defence firm
Endpoint Protection

Chinese APT group linked to cyber attack on US defence firm

ReliaQuest reveals a Chinese APT group targeted US defence tech firm in February 2025, stealing sensitive IP using advanced, stealthy cyber espionage tactics.

By Shannon Williams • 5 min read • Thu, 24th Apr 2025
How new malware SHELBY targets telecom via phishing
Malware

How new malware SHELBY targets telecom via phishing

Elastic Security Labs has unveiled SHELBY, a sophisticated malware family linked to phishing attacks against an Iraqi telecom firm, raising security alarms.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Mon, 31st Mar 2025
Mandiant uncovers UNC3886 cyber-attack on Juniper routers
Malware

Mandiant uncovers UNC3886 cyber-attack on Juniper routers

Mandiant has uncovered a sophisticated cyber espionage campaign by the China-linked group UNC3886, targeting outdated Juniper Networks routers with advanced malware.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 13th Mar 2025
Exclusive: Cyber threats escalate as Australian organisations face sophisticated attacks
Ransomware

Exclusive: Cyber threats escalate as Australian organisations face sophisticated attacks

Australian organisations face escalating cyber threats as ransomware groups adopt advanced tactics previously seen only in state-sponsored attacks.

By Melania Watson • 5 min read • Thu, 6th Mar 2025
China cyber espionage surge driven by AI deception tactics
Cloud Security

China cyber espionage surge driven by AI deception tactics

CrowdStrike's research reveals a staggering 150% rise in China-linked cyber espionage, fuelled by AI tactics, posing significant risks across various industries.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 27th Feb 2025
2025 forecast predicts a rise in global cyber threats
Risk & Compliance

2025 forecast predicts a rise in global cyber threats

The Forum of Incident Response and Security Teams predicts a staggering 45,505 reported vulnerabilities for 2025, marking an 11% rise from 2024.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 26th Feb 2025
Cybercrime surges as global threat to national security
Ransomware

Cybercrime surges as global threat to national security

Cybercrime has overtaken state-sponsored hacking as the main online threat, with healthcare and energy sectors particularly vulnerable, warns Google.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Wed, 12th Feb 2025
Cohesity strengthens security with new advisory additions
Ransomware

Cohesity strengthens security with new advisory additions

Cohesity enhances its Security Advisory Council with the appointment of Dave DeWalt and H.R. McMaster, aimed at strengthening global data security amid rising cyber threats.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Fri, 17th Jan 2025
Sophos MDR services protect 26,000 organisations globally
Malware

Sophos MDR services protect 26,000 organisations globally

Sophos has seen its Managed Detection and Response services grow by 37%, now safeguarding over 26,000 organisations worldwide amid rising cyber threats.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 14th Jan 2025
New malware CookiePlus targets nuclear sector workers
Malware

New malware CookiePlus targets nuclear sector workers

Kaspersky has unveiled CookiePlus, a malware from North Korean hackers Lazarus, targeting nuclear and defence sectors amid threats of data theft.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 27th Dec 2024
CrowdStrike report reveals China-linked cyber threat actor
Malware

CrowdStrike report reveals China-linked cyber threat actor

CrowdStrike's new report reveals the activities of a Chinese-linked threat actor, LIMINAL PANDA, targeting telecommunications since 2020.

By Melania Watson • 2 min read • Wed, 20th Nov 2024
UK warned of cyber threats from China-backed Volt Typhoon
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

UK warned of cyber threats from China-backed Volt Typhoon

The UK faces increasing cyber threats from China-backed group Volt Typhoon, jeopardising critical infrastructure and national security, warns Certes.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Wed, 20th Nov 2024
Cyber-espionage group Volt Typhoon resurfaces globally
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Cyber-espionage group Volt Typhoon resurfaces globally

The return of Volt Typhoon, a state-sponsored cyber-espionage group, threatens global infrastructures, exploiting outdated devices for covert operations.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 19th Nov 2024
Rise in ransomware groups reshapes cybersecurity landscape
Malware

Rise in ransomware groups reshapes cybersecurity landscape

Secureworks' latest report reveals a 30% rise in active ransomware groups, highlighting evolving cyber threats and increased complexity for network defenders.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 10th Oct 2024
Salt Typhoon hacks highlight vulnerabilities to Chinese attacks
Firewalls

Salt Typhoon hacks highlight vulnerabilities to Chinese attacks

Recent Salt Typhoon cyberattacks linked to China have infiltrated US critical infrastructure, highlighting severe vulnerabilities in the public and private sectors.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 27th Sep 2024

Stories from Other Regions

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Iberian blackout raises fears of growing cyber-attack risks
Malware

Iberian blackout raises fears of growing cyber-attack risks

A widespread blackout in Spain and Portugal sparks debate over whether a cyber-attack caused the outage, despite initial reports of a technical fault.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 5 min read • Wed, 30th Apr 2025