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Cyber Threat stories - Page 11

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Kroll partners with CrowdStrike to boost global MDR protection

Wed, 3rd Dec 2025
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Kroll and CrowdStrike partner to enhance global MDR services, migrating 500,000+ endpoints to AI-driven Falcon platform for faster cyber threat response.
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CrowdStrike surpasses USD $1 billion AWS sales, wins top awards

Wed, 3rd Dec 2025
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CrowdStrike surpasses USD $1 billion in AWS Marketplace sales and wins top AWS global and regional security partner awards in 2025.
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Agentic AI, quantum risks & evolving threats to define 2026

Wed, 3rd Dec 2025
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KnowBe4 predicts agentic AI, quantum computing, and cybercrime evolution will reshape global cybersecurity and workforce practices in 2026.
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Situational awareness & automation key to modern cyber defence

Wed, 3rd Dec 2025
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Organisations face complex cyber threats and must boost situational awareness and automation to shift from reactive to proactive defence in cybersecurity.
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Enterprises to face major security & connectivity shifts by 2026

Wed, 3rd Dec 2025
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By 2026, enterprises must prioritise security, adopt Network-as-a-Service, and navigate data sovereignty to safeguard connectivity and business value globally.
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CrowdStrike launches enhanced Falcon SIEM with AWS integrations

Tue, 2nd Dec 2025
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CrowdStrike unveils enhanced Falcon Next-Gen SIEM on AWS Marketplace, featuring seamless AWS integration and pay-as-you-go pricing for faster cloud security deployment.
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Rubrik boosts Amazon Bedrock security with AI agent monitoring

Tue, 2nd Dec 2025
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Rubrik launches Agent Cloud for Amazon Bedrock, enhancing AI agent security with monitoring, policy enforcement, and error rollback features for enterprises.
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AI & cyber warfare set to reshape security threats by 2026

Mon, 1st Dec 2025
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By 2026, AI advances and cyber warfare will enable wider access to sophisticated malware, increasing threats from insiders and state-backed attacks, warns CyXcel.
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Borderless CS launches AI-driven SOC & MDR for cyber defence

Fri, 28th Nov 2025
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Borderless CS unveils AI-driven SOC and MDR services offering 24/7 cyber defence to SMEs, governments, and enterprises amid rising cyber risks.
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Identity-related security remains a core challenge for Australia's finance sector

Fri, 28th Nov 2025
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Identity-related security, including credential compromises and third-party risks, remains a top challenge for Australia's finance sector after six years under APRA's CPS 234.
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Australian insurers lag global peers as AI & cyber risks surge

Fri, 28th Nov 2025
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Australian insurers trail global peers by 6.6% in risk preparedness, struggling with AI, cyber threats and rising political pressures, PwC Australia warns.
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Australian retailers face holiday surge in cyber scams & threats

Fri, 28th Nov 2025
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Australian retailers brace for a spike in cyber scams and sophisticated attacks exploiting the busy holiday shopping season, warns cybersecurity experts.
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CISOs face AI, deep-fakes & regulatory minefield in 2026

Fri, 28th Nov 2025
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In 2026, CISOs will confront growing AI risks, deep-fakes, geopolitical threats, and tougher regulations, demanding new strategies for business resilience.
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AI-powered cybercrime to become fully automated by 2026

Fri, 28th Nov 2025
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By 2026, AI will power fully automated cyber attacks, escalating the scale and speed of online threats, warns Trend Micro's latest forecast.
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Australian retailers face rising cyber threats as Black Friday nears

Thu, 27th Nov 2025
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Australian retailers face rising cyber threats ahead of Black Friday, with fraud and losses surging as online shopping peaks during the holiday sales period.
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Exclusive: Experteq CEO outlines data and AI priorities

Thu, 27th Nov 2025
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Expert Tech CEO Pat Murphy highlights AI's key role in enhancing security and compliance for Australia's mutual banks amid rising cyber threats and cost pressures.
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eCommerce platforms face AI-powered cyber threats for 2025 season

Wed, 26th Nov 2025
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eCommerce platforms face rising AI-driven cyber threats ahead of 2025 holidays as attackers exploit vulnerabilities and stolen credentials for fraud.
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Retailers face digital & cyber threats in Black Friday season

Wed, 26th Nov 2025
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Retailers face rising digital and cyber threats this Black Friday, with only 22% of sites optimised for mobile user experience amid surging online traffic.
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Battlefield 6 fans targeted by malware hidden in fake game files

Wed, 26th Nov 2025
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Cybercriminals target Battlefield 6 fans with malware disguised as pirated copies and trainers, risking data theft and remote PC control, warns Bitdefender Labs.
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LevelBlue enhances global cybersecurity with Cybereason acquisition

Wed, 26th Nov 2025
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LevelBlue has acquired Cybereason, boosting global cybersecurity with AI-powered detection, extended response, and enhanced services, especially in Japan.