Threat Landscape stories

Bill O'Connell has been appointed as Chief Security Officer at Commvault, bringing nearly 20 years of expertise in cybersecurity and data protection.

The 2025 Global Third-Party Breach Report reveals a significant dip in technology sector breaches to 46.75%, highlighting a shift in cyber-attack patterns.

Cloudflare has been named a leader in Web Application Firewall solutions by Forrester Research, achieving top scores in 14 key evaluation criteria.

Vivek Ramachandran, founder of SquareX, will speak at Black Hat Asia on 2nd April 2025, addressing cyber threats to financial institutions at Marina Bay Sands.

Trustwave's latest reports reveal a surge in cybersecurity threats to the manufacturing sector, driven by digital integration and rising ransomware attacks.

DDoS attacks soared by 550% in 2024, primarily fuelled by geopolitical tensions and AI advancements, with the EMEA region bearing the brunt of incidents.

A report by Hobson & Company reveals that organisations using KnowBe4's HRM platform can achieve a ROI of 200% to 400% within just 3.5 months.

Secureworks' Counter Threat Unit reveals a marked shift in the ransomware landscape, with LockBit's influence waning amidst coordinated law enforcement efforts.

Kaspersky's report reveals Singapore faced over 21 million cyberattacks in 2024, ranking it 8th globally as a source of digital threats in Southeast Asia.

Kaspersky has partnered with VSTECS Singapore to bolster cybersecurity for local businesses, responding to significant cyber threats in the region.

A Rapid7 analysis reveals a surge in ransomware activity in 2024, with 75 active groups and a median ransom of USD $200,000, highlighting escalating threats.

Appdome has launched Threat Dynamics, an AI-enhanced mobile defence platform aimed at pre-emptive threat management for mobile businesses facing rising fraud.

NCC Group's December 2024 threat report reveals a record 574 ransomware incidents, driven by new players like Funksec, signalling a turbulent cybersecurity landscape.

Veracode has acquired Phylum's technology to enhance their ability to combat software threats, addressing rising risks in open-source software security.

A Kaspersky study reveals that 46% of security professionals believe AI technologies now underpin most cyberattacks, transforming the threat landscape for businesses.

Kyndryl's 2025 cybersecurity predictions highlight a growing focus on supply chain security in Australia amid escalating risks and regulatory pressures.

Trend Micro has been named a Leader in the 2024 Gartner Magic Quadrant for Email Security Platforms, highlighting its innovative, AI-driven solutions.

The National Cyber Security Centre has swiftly implemented all recommendations from a review addressing cyber threats targeting the Inter-Parliamentary Alliance on China.

Australia is set to enhance its cybersecurity by introducing mandatory reporting laws for ransomware payments, aiming to strengthen national resilience against cyber extortion.

Dragos's latest report reveals a vibrant ransomware landscape for Q3 2024, marked by emerging groups, shifting tactics, and significant operational disruptions.