Cyber Threat stories
Dubai-based Secure.com launches AI-native Digital Security Teammates to help cybersecurity teams tackle USD $10.5 trillion in global cybercrime damages.
Arctic Wolf partners with Abnormal AI to enhance email threat detection, combining behavioural AI and MDR for better defence against cyberattacks.
SonicWall launches Credential Auditor, an automated tool to detect and manage credentials across hybrid IT environments, boosting security and compliance.
AI-powered identity theft is evolving rapidly, combining stolen personal data from breaches with deepfake tech to create highly convincing, scalable fraud.
AI-driven cyber threats will transform security by 2026, with evolving attacks, multi-agent systems, and a reshaped role for Chief Information Security Officers.
Scam rates have doubled globally, with young adults aged 18-34 twice as likely as seniors to fall victim to rising digital deception, says F-Secure.
Netcraft warns that legacy system vulnerabilities and advanced AI threats will intensify cybercrime in 2026, targeting industries and exploiting major events.
Anomali launches an MSSP programme in Australia and New Zealand, offering enhanced multi-tenant cybersecurity management with AI and unified data analytics.
Ransomware attacks surged 41% in October to 594 incidents, heavily targeting industrial, consumer, and healthcare sectors, mainly in North America and Europe.
Malware email attacks surged 131% in 2025 as cybercriminals harness AI to craft sophisticated phishing and scam campaigns, challenging traditional defences.
Yesterday's Cloudflare outage triggered widespread 5xx errors, exposing systemic risks in cloud resilience and sparking calls for stronger multi-cloud strategies.
By 2026, firms will face AI-driven cyber threats, complex supply chain risks, and fragmented global rules, requiring real-time compliance and board-level oversight.
Despite 84% confidence in cyber defences, 1 in 5 UK retailers admit they can't prevent attacks as risks rise, causing major operational disruptions.
Most cyberattacks on New Zealand businesses go unreported, with NSP warning ransom payments are more common than widely known, exposing firms to hidden risks.
New Zealand's cybersecurity firm DEFEND clinched Microsoft's Global Security Partner of the Year amid rising state-backed cyber attacks targeting local businesses daily.
UK investment banks lost GBP £2.4 million to IT outages last year, with each event lasting 68 minutes on average and hitting customer trust and finances.
US enterprises lost USD $48.1 billion over five years due to delayed cyberattack responses, with average investigations taking 8.6 hours costing nearly USD $9 million yearly.
Australia faces over 30 million phishing attacks in 2024, highlighting the urgent need for proactive domain-level cybersecurity to protect digital trust.
Hacktivism, once seen as digital protest, now intertwines with state agendas, posing complex cyber threats amid global conflicts like Ukraine and Gaza.
Ignoring subtle cybersecurity warning signs can lead to serious breaches; proactive tools and expert oversight are key to detecting threats early and protecting your business.
