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NetApp unveils post-quantum encryption & AI for data defence
Virtualisation

NetApp unveils post-quantum encryption & AI for data defence

NetApp launches new data security features including post-quantum cryptography and enhanced ransomware protection to improve cyber resilience for customers.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Wed, 30th Apr 2025
Australia leads in high-impact cyber incidents, study finds
Unified Communications

Australia leads in high-impact cyber incidents, study finds

A study reveals 76% of Australian firms faced high-impact cyber incidents last year, the highest among surveyed countries, exposing gaps in crisis readiness.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Tue, 29th Apr 2025

Global Stories

Cyber attacks stories

Kaspersky warns AI-generated passwords expose users to attacks
Encryption

Kaspersky warns AI-generated passwords expose users to attacks

Kaspersky warns AI-generated passwords from ChatGPT, Llama, and DeepSeek often show predictable patterns, leaving users vulnerable to cyberattacks.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Wed, 7th May 2025
BlackFog unveils AI update to detect dormant cyber attackers
Firewalls

BlackFog unveils AI update to detect dormant cyber attackers

BlackFog updates its AI-powered platform to detect dormant cyber attackers by baseline activity, bolstering defences against advanced persistent and insider threats.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 6th May 2025
Kaspersky warns AI password generators lack true randomness
Large Language Models

Kaspersky warns AI password generators lack true randomness

Kaspersky warns against using AI tools like ChatGPT and Llama for passwords, citing weak randomness and vulnerabilities in generated passwords.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Thu, 1st May 2025
Zero-day hackers shift focus to enterprise tech in Google's report
Firewalls

Zero-day hackers shift focus to enterprise tech in Google's report

Google's GTIG reports 75 zero-day exploits in 2024, highlighting a rising threat to enterprise tech despite a slight overall decrease from 2023.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Thu, 1st May 2025
Rubrik & Rackspace team up for rapid post-cyber attack recovery
Data Protection

Rubrik & Rackspace team up for rapid post-cyber attack recovery

Rubrik and Rackspace team up to launch a new managed recovery service, cutting cyber attack recovery from weeks to hours for key sectors like finance and healthcare.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Thu, 1st May 2025
Six cybersecurity trends you can't afford to ignore in 2025
Data Protection

Six cybersecurity trends you can't afford to ignore in 2025

Vulnerability exploitation surged 34% in 2025, with edge devices targeted; enterprises must prioritise risk-based vulnerability management to combat rising cyber threats.

By Saeed Abbasi • 4 min read • Wed, 30th Apr 2025
Diligent teams with Cloudflare, Qualys to deliver cyber risk tool
Cloud Security

Diligent teams with Cloudflare, Qualys to deliver cyber risk tool

Diligent teams up with Cloudflare and Qualys to launch Cyber Risk Report, offering real-time threat insights for boards and executives on one platform.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 30th Apr 2025
World Password Day reminds us: It's time to rethink access security
Firewalls

World Password Day reminds us: It's time to rethink access security

World Password Day highlights the need for password managers and MFA as essential security measures against rising cyber threats in 2025.

By Robin Long • 2 min read • Tue, 29th Apr 2025
Barracuda: One in five firms faces monthly email account attacks
Firewalls

Barracuda: One in five firms faces monthly email account attacks

Barracuda's 2025 Email Threats Report finds attackers now hide malicious links in attachments, urging use of AI to detect rising phishing and account takeovers.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 29th Apr 2025
Commvault unveils enhanced Cleanroom Recovery to cut downtime
Data Protection

Commvault unveils enhanced Cleanroom Recovery to cut downtime

Commvault launches enhanced Cleanroom Recovery with 'Factory Reset' to accelerate infrastructure restoration and reduce downtime post-cyberattacks.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Tue, 29th Apr 2025
Bugcrowd unveils crowdsourced red team to boost security
DevOps

Bugcrowd unveils crowdsourced red team to boost security

Bugcrowd launches Red Team as a Service, offering organisations worldwide access to ethical hackers simulating real-world cyber attacks for enhanced security testing.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 4 min read • Tue, 29th Apr 2025

Stories from Other Regions

Cyber attacks stories

Rise in AI-driven cyberattacks prompts urgent action for SMEs
Ransomware

Rise in AI-driven cyberattacks prompts urgent action for SMEs

Two thirds of global firms saw a rise in cyberattacks last year, with AI-driven threats and lack of expertise raising security concerns, says Hiscox report.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Mon, 5th May 2025
Singapore Election a hotbed for cyberactivity: Are businesses ready?
Unified Communications

Singapore Election a hotbed for cyberactivity: Are businesses ready?

Singapore braces for increased cyber threats as General Election nears, with businesses urged to strengthen defences amid rising geopolitical tensions.

By Trevor Dearing • 4 min read • Fri, 2nd May 2025
Red Sift & Gradian partner to boost email security tools
Email Security

Red Sift & Gradian partner to boost email security tools

Red Sift partners with Gradian to boost access to its OnDMARC email security, enhancing protection against AI-driven cyberattacks for UK businesses.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 1st May 2025
NetRise launches AI tool to spot unknown software weaknesses
Manufacturing

NetRise launches AI tool to spot unknown software weaknesses

NetRise launches ZeroLens, an AI tool that detects undisclosed software weaknesses in compiled code, aiming to prevent cyberattacks before vulnerabilities emerge.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 30th Apr 2025