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Cyber Threat stories

Australian, global agencies cripple major cybercrime malware tools
Malware

Australian, global agencies cripple major cybercrime malware tools

Australian and global law enforcement, aided by Proofpoint, have disrupted Rhadamanthys and VenomRAT malware families used in cyberattacks worldwide, including in Australia.

By Melania Watson • 2 min read • Wed, 19th Nov 2025
Three steps to help your financial institution stay ahead of evolving cyber crime
Multi-factor authentication

Three steps to help your financial institution stay ahead of evolving cyber crime

Financial institutions face rising AI-driven cyberattacks and must adopt intelligence-led defence, active vendor management, and balance security with customer experience.

By Rick Van Luvender • 5 min read • Wed, 19th Nov 2025
Resilience becomes non-negotiable: Four cyber trends that will define 2026
Digital Transformation

Resilience becomes non-negotiable: Four cyber trends that will define 2026

In 2026, digital resilience becomes essential as cyber threats and interconnected system failures heighten risks for businesses and national infrastructure alike.

By Trevor Dearing • 4 min read • Wed, 19th Nov 2025
Managed security services help small firms combat rising cyber risks
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Managed security services help small firms combat rising cyber risks

Small firms, vulnerable to rising cyber threats, turn to managed security services like Borderless CS for affordable, expert protection and business continuity.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Tue, 18th Nov 2025

Global Stories

Cyber Threat stories

Exabeam & Recorded Future boost threat response with AI-driven intel
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Exabeam & Recorded Future boost threat response with AI-driven intel

Exabeam and Recorded Future have joined forces, merging AI-driven platforms to enhance real-time threat detection, investigation, and response for security teams.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Wed, 19th Nov 2025
Fortinet & Crime Stoppers launch global cybercrime bounty scheme
Firewalls

Fortinet & Crime Stoppers launch global cybercrime bounty scheme

Fortinet and Crime Stoppers International launch a global Cybercrime Bounty to anonymously report threats and boost law enforcement efforts worldwide.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 19th Nov 2025
Security tool sprawl drives demand for integrated defence solutions
Firewalls

Security tool sprawl drives demand for integrated defence solutions

Rising tool sprawl complicates enterprise cybersecurity, driving demand for integrated solutions like SonicWall's XDR and SASE platforms to enhance defence.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 19th Nov 2025
Time to converge networks, security and AI to beat the CISO blues
Software-as-a-Service

Time to converge networks, security and AI to beat the CISO blues

Enterprises must converge networking, security and AI into one platform for true visibility, protection and control in the evolving digital landscape.

By Guy Matthews • 6 min read • Wed, 19th Nov 2025
SonicWall maintains perfect threat efficacy in firewall testing
Firewalls

SonicWall maintains perfect threat efficacy in firewall testing

SonicWall achieved a perfect 100% threat block rate in independent firewall tests for a second year, highlighting its leading network security performance.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Wed, 19th Nov 2025
AI-driven cyber attacks surge, outpacing security defences
Firewalls

AI-driven cyber attacks surge, outpacing security defences

AI-driven cyber attacks are escalating rapidly, outpacing traditional defences and forcing security teams to adopt advanced AI tools to keep pace.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 19th Nov 2025

Stories from Other Regions

Cyber Threat stories

Why cyber risk transparency matters in the insurance landscape
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Why cyber risk transparency matters in the insurance landscape

Cyber insurance now demands transparency and collaboration, with firms needing to prove measurable risk reduction amid rising supply chain cyber threats.

By Ben Francis • 4 min read • Wed, 19th Nov 2025
DEFEND wins global Microsoft award as cyber threats surge in NZ
Ransomware

DEFEND wins global Microsoft award as cyber threats surge in NZ

New Zealand cybersecurity firm DEFEND wins Microsoft's Global Security Partner of the Year amid rising cyber threats to public and private sectors.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Wed, 19th Nov 2025
Redsquid acquires Cyberseer to boost 24/7 cyber protection
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Redsquid acquires Cyberseer to boost 24/7 cyber protection

Redsquid acquires UK cybersecurity firm Cyberseer, enhancing 24/7 threat detection with proprietary automation and expanding its managed services portfolio.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 19th Nov 2025
Negligence is Warfare
Data Protection

Negligence is Warfare

Cyber-attacks in the UK have surged from 89 to 204, exposing major firms like Marks & Spencer and Jaguar Land Rover to serious risks amid government inaction.

By Jeremy Samide • 3 min read • Tue, 18th Nov 2025
Why the UK's new Cyber Bill demands action, not compliance
Hyperscale

Why the UK's new Cyber Bill demands action, not compliance

The UK's new Cyber Resilience Bill broadens digital security rules, demanding action from data centres and service providers to strengthen supply chain cyber defences.

By Nige Wilkinson • 4 min read • Tue, 18th Nov 2025
Net-Defence values transferable skills to bridge cyber skills gap
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Net-Defence values transferable skills to bridge cyber skills gap

Net-Defence tackles cyber skills shortage by valuing transferable skills from diverse backgrounds over formal degrees, fostering a new workforce approach.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 18th Nov 2025
UK businesses face mounting risks from cybercrime & weak defences
Data Protection

UK businesses face mounting risks from cybercrime & weak defences

Half of UK businesses faced cyber incidents last year, yet many lack robust plans, risking costly downtime and operational disruption from cybercrime.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 18th Nov 2025