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Exclusive: Sysdig and BitMEX sound alarm on AI-powered crypto threats

AI's rise is reshaping crypto security as attacks surge; firms face a relentless battle to protect assets amid complex, AI-driven threats and automation.

By Melania Watson • 5 min read • Thu, 24th Jul 2025

Firewalls

MSPs face rising demand for security, strategy & 24/7 support

Australian firms increasingly rely on MSPs for 24/7 security, strategy, and managing complex tools, with 77% now dependent on their support, says Barracuda.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Thu, 17th Jul 2025

Firewalls

Australian firms face rising AI-powered cyberattacks threat

Australian businesses face rising AI-driven cyberattacks as criminals use machine learning and deepfakes, urging firms to adopt advanced cybersecurity measures.

By Melvin Hipolito • 5 min read • Fri, 11th Jul 2025

Global Stories

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Firewalls

DDoS attacks hit new peak with over 250 billion requests in major June surge

June 2025 saw a record DDoS surge, with 250 billion requests targeting a major tech firm, as attacks nearly doubled to almost two every minute, Fastly reports.

By Melvin Hipolito • 5 min read • Thu, 24th Jul 2025

Data Protection

HR & financial data most exposed in major cyber breaches

Lab 1's analysis of 1,297 breaches reveals HR and financial data exposed in over 80% of cases, raising risks of fraud and regulatory penalties worldwide.

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

Data Protection

Building digital trust: Why Australian retailers must prioritise EMM

Australian retailers face growing cyber threats; prioritising Enterprise Mobility Management is vital to protect customer data and maintain trust.

By Michael Dyson • 5 min read • Wed, 23rd Jul 2025

Firewalls

Cybersecurity starts within - empowering employees to defend against digital threats

Businesses must empower employees through HR-led cybersecurity education and tech to prevent costly cyberattacks and safeguard company data and trust.

By Debasish Mukherjee • 3 min read • Wed, 23rd Jul 2025

Cybersecurity

Cloudflare report reveals surge in internet shutdowns & outages

Cloudflare's Q2 2025 report reveals a sharp rise in global internet shutdowns from government actions, outages, cable damage and cyberattacks, hitting multiple countries.

By Melvin Hipolito • 5 min read • Wed, 23rd Jul 2025

Malware

Cyber attackers use AI to automate exploits & sell deepfakes

Cyber attackers now exploit AI to automate vulnerability scans and sell realistic deepfakes, boosting the scale and sophistication of cybercrime worldwide.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Fri, 18th Jul 2025

Ransomware

Ransomware attacks surge 63% in Q2 2025, healthcare hit hard

Ransomware attacks rose 63% in Q2 2025, with healthcare hit hard, marking a record high for the quarter amid a surge in data theft methods.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 18th Jul 2025

Data Protection

Phishing attacks in Q2 2025 exploit trust in internal emails

Q2 2025 phishing simulations reveal 98.4% of top attacks mimic internal emails, exploiting employee trust in HR and IT communications.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Fri, 18th Jul 2025

Unified Communications

Check Point launches Quantum Spark 2500 firewalls for SMB security

Check Point unveils Quantum Spark 2500 firewalls with Wi-Fi 7, 5G, and AI security, targeting SMBs facing a 61% rise in cyberattacks and boosting MSP support.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Thu, 17th Jul 2025

DevOps

Mobile app breaches cost firms USD $7 million despite confidence

Despite 93% confidence in defences, 62% of firms faced mobile app breaches costing an average of USD $6.9 million in 2025, says Guardsquare study.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Wed, 16th Jul 2025

Firewalls

Cloudflare records largest DDoS attack at 7.3 Tbps in Q2 2025

Cloudflare blocked a record 7.3 Tbps DDoS attack in Q2 2025 amid a 44% annual rise in attack severity, highlighting growing cyber threats to critical sectors.

By Melania Watson • 5 min read • Wed, 16th Jul 2025

Firewalls

Okta & Palo Alto Networks unite for AI-powered identity security

Okta and Palo Alto Networks expand partnership to deliver AI-driven identity security, enhancing automation and real-time threat response for enterprises.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Wed, 16th Jul 2025

Firewalls

Okta & Palo Alto Networks expand AI security integrations

Okta and Palo Alto Networks deepen AI security partnership with new integrations enhancing identity-based defences and unified threat responses for enterprises.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 4 min read • Wed, 16th Jul 2025

Stories from Other Regions

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New Zealand's place in global cyber defence - From medieval knights to cybercriminals

New Zealand faces mounting cyber threats from state-backed digital guerrilla warfare, urging urgent government action to safeguard critical infrastructure and national security.

By Patrick Sharp • 4 min read • Wed, 23rd Jul 2025