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Tech Data & Horizon3.ai partner to boost APJ cyber resilience
DevOps

Tech Data & Horizon3.ai partner to boost APJ cyber resilience

Tech Data partners with Horizon3.ai to offer NodeZero platform in APJ, enhancing cybersecurity by validating vulnerabilities before attacks occur.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 23rd Oct 2025
Insight expands APAC cyber security with planned Sekuro acquisition
Private Cloud

Insight expands APAC cyber security with planned Sekuro acquisition

Insight Enterprises plans to acquire Australian cyber security firm Sekuro, boosting its APAC capabilities amid a 38% rise in regional data breaches in 2024.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 23rd Oct 2025
AI-driven mobile threats & human error reshape global security
Firewalls

AI-driven mobile threats & human error reshape global security

Verizon's Mobile Security Index reveals a surge in AI-driven mobile threats and human error, reshaping global organisational security risks in 2025.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Thu, 23rd Oct 2025
How ransomware economics drives the global cybercrime industry
Software-as-a-Service

How ransomware economics drives the global cybercrime industry

Ransomware, a $10.5tn cybercrime industry by 2025, uses a professional economic model driving global attacks, with governments moving to curb payments.

By Craig Searle • 5 min read • Wed, 22nd Oct 2025
TA585 identified as key threat actor using advanced malware tools
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

TA585 identified as key threat actor using advanced malware tools

Proofpoint identifies TA585 as a cyber threat actor managing end-to-end attacks, deploying advanced malware like MonsterV2 to target finance firms globally.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Tue, 21st Oct 2025
Rapid7 appoints Soumi Mukherjee as ANZ Sales Director to boost growth
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Rapid7 appoints Soumi Mukherjee as ANZ Sales Director to boost growth

Rapid7 has appointed Soumi Mukherjee as ANZ Sales Director to drive regional growth and help organisations tackle complex cybersecurity challenges.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Tue, 21st Oct 2025
AI-powered phishing threats outpace business defences & SOC teams
Mobile Device Management

AI-powered phishing threats outpace business defences & SOC teams

Generative AI boosts phishing and smishing attacks, forcing businesses to rethink security as AI-driven threats outpace traditional defences and SOC teams.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 5 min read • Sat, 18th Oct 2025
Trend Vision One tops Forrester ranking for network security tools
Firewalls

Trend Vision One tops Forrester ranking for network security tools

Trend Micro's Trend Vision One leads Forrester's Network Analysis and Visibility ranking, excelling in threat detection and compliance monitoring.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 17th Oct 2025
Study finds CVE security scores flawed, with third unsubstantiated
Application Security

Study finds CVE security scores flawed, with third unsubstantiated

Nearly one-third of CVE entries are unverified, revealing flaws in how organisations assess software security risks and reliance on CVSS scores.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Fri, 17th Oct 2025
Bitsight unveils AI tool to combat phishing & brand threats
Phishing

Bitsight unveils AI tool to combat phishing & brand threats

Bitsight launches Brand Intelligence, an AI tool to detect and swiftly tackle phishing and brand threats targeting companies and executives.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 16th Oct 2025
Cybersecurity breaches rise as risky behaviours outpace awareness
Data Protection

Cybersecurity breaches rise as risky behaviours outpace awareness

Cybersecurity breaches rose 8% in 2025, with risky behaviours and AI misuse driving threats in Australia, New Zealand and worldwide, says new survey.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Thu, 16th Oct 2025
Qualys upgrades ETM platform with AI identity & threat tools
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Qualys upgrades ETM platform with AI identity & threat tools

Qualys upgrades its Enterprise TruRisk Management platform with AI-driven identity security, threat prioritisation, and exploit validation to tackle complex cyber risks.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Thu, 16th Oct 2025
Outpost24 appoints Liz Drysdale as Chief Marketing Officer
Customer Experience

Outpost24 appoints Liz Drysdale as Chief Marketing Officer

Outpost24 has named Liz Drysdale as Chief Marketing Officer to lead global marketing and expand its cybersecurity brand and customer engagement.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Thu, 16th Oct 2025
Boards underestimate cyber incident impacts, risking USD $2.7m losses
Ransomware

Boards underestimate cyber incident impacts, risking USD $2.7m losses

Corporate boards often underestimate cyber incident impacts, facing ransomware losses averaging USD $2.7 million with downtime lasting 24 days, warns Willis report.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Wed, 15th Oct 2025

Stories from Other Regions

Cyber Risk stories

AI-driven cyber threats top concern for Europe's IT sector by 2026
Ransomware

AI-driven cyber threats top concern for Europe's IT sector by 2026

Over half of European IT pros see AI-driven cyber threats as the top concern for 2026, yet only 14% feel very prepared to handle these risks, ISACA finds.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 23rd Oct 2025
Droplet NeverTrust certified on HPE to tackle costly UK breaches
Cartech

Droplet NeverTrust certified on HPE to tackle costly UK breaches

Droplet's NeverTrust security solution certified on HPE ProLiant to shield UK firms from costly breaches by isolating applications beyond identity-based controls.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 23rd Oct 2025
NCSC urges boards to prioritise cyber resilience amid 130% rise
Supply Chain

NCSC urges boards to prioritise cyber resilience amid 130% rise

The NCSC warns of a 130% surge in major cyberattacks, urging UK boards to prioritise cyber resilience and rapid recovery planning for critical operations.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Wed, 15th Oct 2025