Data breach stories
Retailers unprepared for AI-driven cyber threats as attacks surge
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Nearly half of retailers report surging AI-driven cyber attacks, yet only a quarter feel prepared as the busy shopping season looms, new research shows.
Intruder boost uncovers hidden subdomains to counter shadow IT
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Intruder teams with DomainTools to reveal hidden subdomains, helping firms spot shadow IT and better protect their cyber attack surfaces.
Wavenet launches CyberGuard Net360 for enhanced network security
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Wavenet launches CyberGuard Net360, a managed service offering UK businesses boosted network security, visibility and threat response amid rising cyber attacks.
Cyber fraud risks rise as focus shifts to obsolete technology
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Fraud risks rise as firms overlook obsolete tech; underinvestment in end-of-life IT assets could cost USD $27.1m per breach, warns Iron Mountain's Asia Pacific GM.
Average ransomware payments in Australia halve to AUD $711,000
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Average ransomware payments in Australia have halved to AUD $711,000 as businesses become more prepared and less willing to pay ransoms after attacks.
Wrap up of Commvault Cloud Unity unifies data, cyber & identity resilience
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Commvault launches Cloud Unity, a unified platform enhancing data security, cyber recovery and identity resilience for cloud, hybrid and on-premises environments.
AI & ransomware reshape cyber threat landscape, report finds
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Rapid7's report reveals cyber threats evolving with AI-powered phishing, rising ransomware alliances, and faster exploitation of vulnerabilities worldwide.
UK adults unprepared for dark web data leaks, survey finds
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A survey reveals 72% of UK adults are unprepared to respond if their personal data is exposed on the dark web, highlighting widespread cyber awareness gaps.
Blackwired unveils AI-powered upgrades to predict cyber-attacks
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Blackwired launches AI-powered ThirdWatch upgrades to predict and prevent cyber-attacks, enhancing threat visualisation and intelligence for global businesses.
Cyber risk tops Pacific business concerns amid growing climate threat
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Cyber threats top concerns for Pacific businesses in 2025, as economic and climate risks rise, according to Aon's Global Risk Management Survey.
UK firms unprepared for DUAA as staff training tops concerns
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A survey finds only 1.6% of UK firms fully ready for the Data Use and Access Act, with staff training the top concern amid fears of human error causing data breaches.
F5 BIG-IP hack exposes critical infrastructure to major risk
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A state-sponsored hack of F5's BIG-IP products risks critical infrastructure globally by exposing industrial control systems to unauthorised access and disruption.
The worst-case cyber scenario: A call to action for Australian organisations
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Australia faces a dire cyber threat scenario targeting its economy, infrastructure and government, urging organisations to enhance threat hunting and resilience now.
How to strengthen customer trust through secure cloud practices
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Australian government agencies must adopt robust cloud security practices to protect personal data, maintain public trust, and ensure resilient digital services.
Personalised internal emails drive sharp rise in phishing risk
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KnowBe4 research shows personalised phishing emails mimicking HR or IT cause highest employee click rates, exploiting trust in internal communications.
Australian firms urged to adopt proactive cybersecurity strategies
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Australian firms are urged to adopt proactive cybersecurity strategies, using the PEST framework to anticipate threats and enhance resilience in a complex landscape.
Check Point & NVIDIA launch AI Cloud Protect for secure deployments
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Check Point and NVIDIA launch AI Cloud Protect, a security solution for AI deployments, ensuring protection without impacting performance in enterprise settings.
Cybersecurity becomes core for healthcare & finance in India
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India's healthcare and finance sectors are prioritising cybersecurity, combining advanced tech and cultural change to safeguard patient data and digital transactions.
When cyber resilience becomes a CFO’s challenge
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Cyber resilience is now a critical CFO challenge, with cybersecurity failures directly impacting Australian companies' financial health and regulatory compliance.
Users spending up to $850 yearly on redundant and fragmented security apps
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Fragmented security apps cost users up to $850 yearly, exposing them to cyber risks and alert fatigue, says new study by Ontario Tech University and PureVPN.