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Cyber Threat stories - Page 17

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Exclusive: Rapid7's Craig Adams discusses AI's new role in defending cyberspace

Wed, 5th Nov 2025
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As AI reshapes cyber defence, organisations adopt transparent, AI-driven tools to combat surging attacks and complex digital threats worldwide.
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Bugcrowd acquires Mayhem to blend AI automation with human expertise

Wed, 5th Nov 2025
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Bugcrowd has acquired Mayhem to combine AI-driven automation with human expertise, enhancing continuous cybersecurity testing across software lifecycles.
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STV & Post-Quantum partner to deliver quantum-safe defence tech

Tue, 4th Nov 2025
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STV Group partners with Post-Quantum to deploy quantum-safe communication technology across Europe and NATO, enhancing defence against future cyber threats.
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EY US partners with CrowdStrike to modernise cyber operations

Tue, 4th Nov 2025
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EY US partners with CrowdStrike to modernise cyber operations using Falcon Next-Gen SIEM, enhancing AI-driven security and accelerating legacy system migration.
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The worst-case cyber scenario: A call to action for Australian organisations

Mon, 3rd Nov 2025
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Australia faces a dire cyber threat scenario targeting its economy, infrastructure and government, urging organisations to enhance threat hunting and resilience now.
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Beyond the perimeter: Building trust and proactive defence in the AI era

Mon, 3rd Nov 2025
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With over 1,100 data breaches reported in 2024, AI-powered PCs offer proactive, hardware-based defence to protect business data from evolving cyber threats.
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Quantum security to become top priority for Asia Pacific firms

Fri, 31st Oct 2025
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Over 90% of Asia Pacific firms will prioritise quantum security by 2026, driven by rising cyber threats and government-backed initiatives, says Forrester.
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How to strengthen customer trust through secure cloud practices

Fri, 31st Oct 2025
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Australian government agencies must adopt robust cloud security practices to protect personal data, maintain public trust, and ensure resilient digital services.
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Three-quarters of consumers more worried about cybersecurity, survey finds

Fri, 31st Oct 2025
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A Mastercard survey finds 76% of consumers are more anxious about cybersecurity in 2025, driven by AI-powered phishing attacks and evolving digital threats.
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Personalised internal emails drive sharp rise in phishing risk

Fri, 31st Oct 2025
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KnowBe4 research shows personalised phishing emails mimicking HR or IT cause highest employee click rates, exploiting trust in internal communications.
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Asia Pacific firms to prioritise post-quantum security by 2026

Thu, 30th Oct 2025
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Over 90% of Asia Pacific firms will focus on post-quantum security by 2026, driven by rising cyber threats and regional government initiatives.
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Oceania tech leaders face AI risks, regulation & workforce gaps in 2026

Thu, 30th Oct 2025
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Tech leaders across Oceania face AI threats, regulatory challenges and workforce shortages as key tech priorities for 2026, ISACA research shows.
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Ransomware attacks surge 28% in September as Industrials sector hit hardest

Thu, 30th Oct 2025
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Global ransomware attacks surged 28% in September, with Industrials hardest hit, as cyber criminals ramp up efforts ahead of the busy holiday season.
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Ransom payment rates drop to historic low as attackers adapt

Thu, 30th Oct 2025
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Ransom payments fell to a historic low of 23% in Q3 2025 as cyber extortion tactics shift towards targeted, costlier attacks on larger firms.
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Corsha & Dragos join forces to secure machine identities in OT

Thu, 30th Oct 2025
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Corsha and Dragos have partnered to enhance operational technology security by integrating machine identity verification with advanced threat detection capabilities.
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AI, digital tariffs & the end of VPNs shape cybersecurity's future

Thu, 30th Oct 2025
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Cybersecurity's future features AI risks, digital tariffs, and the end of VPNs, transforming identity management and security by 2026 and beyond.
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Why now is the time to modernise your SIEM

Thu, 30th Oct 2025
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AI-driven cyber threats demand modern Security Information and Event Management systems to enhance detection, reduce costs, and improve resilience.
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Nightmare on cyber street: Inside 2025's scariest cyber threats

Wed, 29th Oct 2025
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In 2025, AI-driven cybercrime syndicates like Scattered Spider exploit human trust and quantum threats, forcing firms to rethink cyber resilience and risk management.
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Netpoleon & Vectra AI expand partnership to boost cyber defence

Wed, 29th Oct 2025
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Netpoleon and Vectra AI have expanded their partnership to enhance cybersecurity in Australia and New Zealand with advanced AI-driven threat detection solutions.
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Arctic Wolf & AWS boost AI security with expanded Aurora Platform

Wed, 29th Oct 2025
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Arctic Wolf and AWS have expanded their partnership to scale the Aurora Platform, boosting AI-driven security for over 10,000 global customers.