Cyber Threats stories

Australia faces surge in AI-powered cyber threats & espionage
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Australia faces a rise in AI-driven cyber threats and state-sponsored espionage, calling for stronger defences and intelligence-led cybersecurity strategies.

UK firms warned of risks in relying on outdated technology
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data analytics
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digital transformation
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mfa
UK firms relying on outdated legacy systems risk security breaches, inefficiencies, and missed growth, warns Essenkay amid rising cyber threats and economic pressures.

Cloudflare thwarts record 7.3 Tbps DDoS attack with automation
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Cloudflare blocked a record 7.3 Tbps DDoS attack targeting a client, marking the largest ever publicly disclosed, using its fully automated global defence system.

Abacus Group expands global cybersecurity with Entara acquisition
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Abacus Group has acquired managed security firm Entara, boosting its global cybersecurity services with AI-driven incident response for financial clients.

ReliaQuest report exposes rise of social engineering cyber threats
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advanced persistent threat protection
ReliaQuest reveals surge in social engineering cyber threats, with ClickFix tactics and ransomware group shifts raising new security challenges in 2025.

Securonix & Prophecy join forces to streamline SIEM security data
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siem
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cloud security
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advanced persistent threat protection
Securonix and Prophecy have partnered to integrate Snare Suite with Securonix’s platform, boosting security data intake and threat detection across hybrid IT systems.

Data diode market to reach USD $919.29 million by 2034
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The data diode market is set to nearly double to USD $919.29 million by 2034, driven by rising cyber threats and regulatory demands across sectors.

CybExer & Cyber Defense Labs boost Japan’s cyber defences
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advanced persistent threat protection
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cybersecurity
CybExer and Cyber Defense Labs have partnered to boost Japan’s cyber defences with advanced training tools amid rising digital threats and new national policies.

Harbor Solutions launches in ANZ to boost cyber recovery
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cybersecurity
Harbor Solutions has launched in Australia and New Zealand, partnering with Rubrik to enhance cyber recovery amid rising regional cyberattacks.

UK firms underprepared for AI risks as CyXcel launches DRM tool
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advanced persistent threat protection
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supply chain
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Nearly one-third of UK firms lack AI risk policies, as CyXcel unveils a new DRM tool to tackle rising AI threats and compliance demands.

CrowdStrike Falcon boosts AWS security with faster AI incident response
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cloud security
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advanced persistent threat protection
CrowdStrike launches Falcon for AWS Security Incident Response, enabling faster AI-driven threat detection and streamlined cloud security via the AWS Marketplace.

Steve Glynn joins elevenM to expand digital risk advisory
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data privacy
Steve Glynn joins Australian consultancy elevenM as director to boost its digital risk advisory services amid growing cyber threat demands.

Roshi Balendran named Regional Sales Director for ANZ at BeyondTrust
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smart cities
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digital transformation
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biometrics
BeyondTrust has appointed Roshi Balendran as Regional Sales Director for ANZ to drive growth and strengthen identity security across the region.

Alex van Someren joins Paladin to boost cybersecurity advisory
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cybersecurity
Cybersecurity expert Alex van Someren has joined Paladin Capital Group as Strategic Advisor to enhance guidance on global cyber and AI threats.

Cloudera urges telcos to invest in AI or risk falling behind
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firewalls
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smart cities
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hybrid cloud
Cloudera warns telecom firms to invest in AI-driven networks or risk falling behind as data challenges stall sector progress and growth slows.

Phishing-as-a-Service drives surge in cybercrime for 2025
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Phishing-as-a-Service, powering 60-70% of attacks, is lowering barriers in cybercrime, letting novices launch large-scale scams in 2025.

Audra Security launches in UK with focus on homes & small firms
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network security
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smart home
Audra Security launches in the UK, offering easy-to-use internet security products for homes and small businesses without requiring IT expertise.

NZ cyber incidents cause NZD $7.8 million loss in early 2025
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advanced persistent threat protection
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email security
New Zealand's cyber incidents in Q1 2025 caused NZD $7.8 million in losses, marking a 14.7% rise and the second-highest quarterly total ever reported.

Proofpoint opens Singapore HQ to boost AI security in Asia-Pacific
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data protection
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phishing
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advanced persistent threat protection
Proofpoint has made Singapore its Asia-Pacific HQ to enhance AI-driven cybersecurity amid rising AI-enabled threats across the region.

UK firms face rising cyber threats despite record investment
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Despite record cybersecurity investment, 80% of UK firms faced cyber incidents last year, with 34% reporting increased breaches, reveals Logicalis UKI's 2025 CIO Report.