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

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

As AI reshapes cyber defence, organisations adopt transparent, AI-driven tools to combat surging attacks and complex digital threats worldwide.

By Melania Watson • 5 min read • Wed, 5th Nov 2025
The worst-case cyber scenario: A call to action for Australian organisations
Ransomware

The worst-case cyber scenario: A call to action for Australian organisations

Australia faces a dire cyber threat scenario targeting its economy, infrastructure and government, urging organisations to enhance threat hunting and resilience now.

By David Shields • 6 min read • Mon, 3rd Nov 2025
How to strengthen customer trust through secure cloud practices
Data Protection

How to strengthen customer trust through secure cloud practices

Australian government agencies must adopt robust cloud security practices to protect personal data, maintain public trust, and ensure resilient digital services.

By Tony Campbell • 4 min read • Fri, 31st Oct 2025
Three-quarters of consumers more worried about cybersecurity, survey finds
Firewalls

Three-quarters of consumers more worried about cybersecurity, survey finds

A Mastercard survey finds 76% of consumers are more anxious about cybersecurity in 2025, driven by AI-powered phishing attacks and evolving digital threats.

By Ulrike Niemann • 5 min read • Fri, 31st Oct 2025

Global Stories

Cyber Threat stories

Bugcrowd acquires Mayhem to blend AI automation with human expertise
DevOps

Bugcrowd acquires Mayhem to blend AI automation with human expertise

Bugcrowd has acquired Mayhem to combine AI-driven automation with human expertise, enhancing continuous cybersecurity testing across software lifecycles.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Wed, 5th Nov 2025
STV & Post-Quantum partner to deliver quantum-safe defence tech
Encryption

STV & Post-Quantum partner to deliver quantum-safe defence tech

STV Group partners with Post-Quantum to deploy quantum-safe communication technology across Europe and NATO, enhancing defence against future cyber threats.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Tue, 4th Nov 2025
EY US partners with CrowdStrike to modernise cyber operations
Security Information and Event Management

EY US partners with CrowdStrike to modernise cyber operations

EY US partners with CrowdStrike to modernise cyber operations using Falcon Next-Gen SIEM, enhancing AI-driven security and accelerating legacy system migration.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 4th Nov 2025
Beyond the perimeter: Building trust and proactive defence in the AI era
Data Protection

Beyond the perimeter: Building trust and proactive defence in the AI era

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.

By Robert Vinokurov • 4 min read • Mon, 3rd Nov 2025
Quantum security to become top priority for Asia Pacific firms
Robotics

Quantum security to become top priority for Asia Pacific firms

Over 90% of Asia Pacific firms will prioritise quantum security by 2026, driven by rising cyber threats and government-backed initiatives, says Forrester.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Fri, 31st Oct 2025
Personalised internal emails drive sharp rise in phishing risk
Phishing

Personalised internal emails drive sharp rise in phishing risk

KnowBe4 research shows personalised phishing emails mimicking HR or IT cause highest employee click rates, exploiting trust in internal communications.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 31st Oct 2025
Asia Pacific firms to prioritise post-quantum security by 2026
Digital Transformation

Asia Pacific firms to prioritise post-quantum security by 2026

Over 90% of Asia Pacific firms will focus on post-quantum security by 2026, driven by rising cyber threats and regional government initiatives.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 30th Oct 2025
Oceania tech leaders face AI risks, regulation & workforce gaps in 2026
Ransomware

Oceania tech leaders face AI risks, regulation & workforce gaps in 2026

Tech leaders across Oceania face AI threats, regulatory challenges and workforce shortages as key tech priorities for 2026, ISACA research shows.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 30th Oct 2025
Ransomware attacks surge 28% in September as Industrials sector hit hardest
Ransomware

Ransomware attacks surge 28% in September as Industrials sector hit hardest

Global ransomware attacks surged 28% in September, with Industrials hardest hit, as cyber criminals ramp up efforts ahead of the busy holiday season.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 30th Oct 2025

Stories from Other Regions

Cyber Threat stories

Sarah Armstrong Smith to deliver keynotes on cyber resilience
Digital Transformation

Sarah Armstrong Smith to deliver keynotes on cyber resilience

Cybersecurity expert Sarah Armstrong Smith will deliver keynotes worldwide, sharing crisis insights to boost business resilience and innovation from 2025.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Tue, 4th Nov 2025
Norton expands AI scam protection to New Zealand & globally
Mobile Device Management

Norton expands AI scam protection to New Zealand & globally

Norton has extended its AI-powered scam protection to New Zealand and globally, boosting defences across web, email, SMS, videos, and calls for all Norton users.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Tue, 4th Nov 2025
UK small businesses face surge in cyberattacks as BT acts
Firewalls

UK small businesses face surge in cyberattacks as BT acts

UK small businesses face a 300% rise in daily cyber scans, prompting BT to launch AI-powered antivirus to shield SMEs from growing cyber threats.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Sat, 1st Nov 2025
Cobalt expands platform for continuous offensive security testing
DevOps

Cobalt expands platform for continuous offensive security testing

Cobalt expands its Offensive Security Platform to offer continuous, AI-driven penetration testing, enhancing visibility and control for enterprise security teams.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 31st Oct 2025