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Over half of spam emails now generated by AI, new study finds
Firewalls

Over half of spam emails now generated by AI, new study finds

New research finds AI now generates over half of spam emails and 14% of business email compromise attacks, enhancing their sophistication and evasion.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Fri, 20th Jun 2025
Australian cloud data risk rises as report finds widespread flaws
Data Protection

Australian cloud data risk rises as report finds widespread flaws

A new report reveals widespread cloud security flaws in Australian firms, exposing millions of sensitive records and escalating regulatory compliance risks.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Thu, 19th Jun 2025

Global Stories

Cyber attacks stories

Most firms unprepared for rising supply chain cyber threats
Ransomware

Most firms unprepared for rising supply chain cyber threats

A SecurityScorecard survey reveals 88% of cybersecurity leaders worry about supply chain risks, yet most firms lack effective active defence measures.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Thu, 26th Jun 2025
Retail ransomware attacks surge 40% as Safepay tops threats
Ransomware

Retail ransomware attacks surge 40% as Safepay tops threats

Ransomware attacks on retail surged 40% in May, with Safepay emerging as the top threat actor amid shifting cyber risks globally, NCC Group warns.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 26th Jun 2025
ANZ organisations see high engagement with sophisticated email scams
Email Security

ANZ organisations see high engagement with sophisticated email scams

ANZ organisations face high engagement with business and vendor email compromise scams, with low reporting rates highlighting a growing cybersecurity risk.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 26th Jun 2025
HPE & Commvault expand partnership to boost data resilience
Virtualisation

HPE & Commvault expand partnership to boost data resilience

HPE and Commvault have expanded their partnership to enhance cyber resilience and data protection for hybrid cloud enterprises, integrating advanced recovery solutions.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Wed, 25th Jun 2025
Agentic AI ransomware is on its way
Malware

Agentic AI ransomware is on its way

Agentic AI ransomware, using cooperating AI modules for faster, smarter attacks, is expected to emerge by 2026, posing new cybersecurity threats.

By Roger Grimes • 8 min read • Tue, 24th Jun 2025
Exclusive: Logistics firms face rising OT cyber threats amid global tensions
Ransomware

Exclusive: Logistics firms face rising OT cyber threats amid global tensions

Cyber attacks on logistics OT systems are rising, risking $500K+ losses as nation states target supply chains for strategic disruption amid global tensions.

By Melania Watson • 5 min read • Fri, 20th Jun 2025
Hornetsecurity launches AI cyber assistant for Microsoft 365
Unified Communications

Hornetsecurity launches AI cyber assistant for Microsoft 365

Hornetsecurity unveils an AI Cyber Assistant within 365 Total Protection Plan 4 to boost Microsoft 365 security with automated email and Teams threat defence.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Fri, 20th Jun 2025
Cloudflare thwarts record 7.3 Tbps DDoS attack with automation
Firewalls

Cloudflare thwarts record 7.3 Tbps DDoS attack with automation

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.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Fri, 20th Jun 2025
AI deepfakes drive surge in cyberattacks, threatening trust online
Malware

AI deepfakes drive surge in cyberattacks, threatening trust online

AI-driven deepfakes fuel a rise in cyberattacks, tricking users with fake ads and video calls, risking billions in financial losses worldwide.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 19th Jun 2025

Stories from Other Regions

Cyber attacks stories

Canadians lose trust after data breaches, with AI seen as risky
Digital Transformation

Canadians lose trust after data breaches, with AI seen as risky

Nearly 8 in 10 Canadians would stop using a company after a data breach, with many seeing AI as a risk to their personal data and trust.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 26th Jun 2025
Canadian IT leaders boost network spend to meet AI demands
Firewalls

Canadian IT leaders boost network spend to meet AI demands

Canadian IT leaders plan to increase network spending as 93% see modernised infrastructure vital for AI, IoT, and cloud, boosting resilience and cybersecurity.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Thu, 26th Jun 2025
Cybersecurity on alert as Iran shifts to disruptive digital attacks
Malware

Cybersecurity on alert as Iran shifts to disruptive digital attacks

Iranian cyber attacks shift towards causing disruption and political damage following Israeli strikes, raising cybersecurity alarms.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Tue, 24th Jun 2025
Exclusive: How Cybersecurity startup Blackveil is targetting AI-driven threats
Malware

Exclusive: How Cybersecurity startup Blackveil is targetting AI-driven threats

New Zealand startup Blackveil tackles AI-driven cyber threats with Blackvault, securing businesses globally by closing critical digital defence gaps and simplifying security.

By Melania Watson • 5 min read • Mon, 23rd Jun 2025
UK firms warned of risks in relying on outdated technology
Data Analytics

UK firms warned of risks in relying on outdated technology

UK firms relying on outdated legacy systems risk security breaches, inefficiencies, and missed growth, warns Essenkay amid rising cyber threats and economic pressures.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Fri, 20th Jun 2025
BT joins CHERI Alliance to drive secure hardware adoption
Firewalls

BT joins CHERI Alliance to drive secure hardware adoption

BT Group has joined the CHERI Alliance to promote hardware memory safety technology, aiming to strengthen cybersecurity across digital infrastructure.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 19th Jun 2025