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Macquarie Telecom, Netskope unite to boost AI security in Australia
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Macquarie Telecom, Netskope unite to boost AI security in Australia

Macquarie Telecom and Netskope partner to offer integrated AI, cloud, and network security, helping Australian firms tackle rising cyber threats and compliance demands.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Wed, 1st Oct 2025
Australia's cyber security landscape is changing - here's what businesses think
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Australia's cyber security landscape is changing - here's what businesses think

Australian businesses face a cyber security 'perfect storm' in 2025 as AI, stricter rules and smarter attacks reshape risk and defence strategies.

By Dan McLean • 4 min read • Wed, 1st Oct 2025
Australians lag in AI-era cyber security as phishing surges
Multi-factor authentication

Australians lag in AI-era cyber security as phishing surges

A Yubico survey reveals Australians lag in cybersecurity, with 46% falling prey to AI-enhanced phishing and low adoption of multi-factor authentication at work and home.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Tue, 30th Sep 2025
Australian organisations urged to upgrade legacy tech for cyber safety
Ransomware

Australian organisations urged to upgrade legacy tech for cyber safety

Australian organisations are urged to upgrade legacy technology amid rising cyber threats, with vulnerability in outdated systems and supply chains a key concern.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Fri, 26th Sep 2025

Global Stories

Cyber Threat stories

Illumio integrates with Microsoft Sentinel to boost AI security
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Illumio integrates with Microsoft Sentinel to boost AI security

Illumio's AI-driven security platform is deployed at Microsoft and integrated into Microsoft Sentinel, enhancing threat detection and containment in complex networks.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Wed, 1st Oct 2025
Microsoft unveils unified AI security platform to counter threats
Data Protection

Microsoft unveils unified AI security platform to counter threats

Microsoft launches a unified AI-driven security platform, integrating tools like Sentinel and Security Copilot to enhance cyber threat response in organisations.

By Melania Watson • 5 min read • Wed, 1st Oct 2025
Experts call for people-centred cyber resilience & data focus
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Experts call for people-centred cyber resilience & data focus

Experts urge a people-centred approach to cyber resilience, focusing on human behaviour, layered defences, and robust data governance amid evolving threats.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Tue, 30th Sep 2025
Leaders urge a cyber safe culture as AI & threats evolve
Ransomware

Leaders urge a cyber safe culture as AI & threats evolve

Industry leaders call for a cyber safe culture as AI advances and identity-based attacks rise, urging collaboration and vigilance across all organisations.

By Kaleah Salmon • 5 min read • Tue, 30th Sep 2025
Identity security & data visibility key for cyber resilience
Privileged Access Management

Identity security & data visibility key for cyber resilience

Experts stress that identity security and unified data visibility are crucial to boosting cyber resilience amid rising AI and machine identity risks in 2025.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Tue, 30th Sep 2025
Check Point & Wiz unveil unified cloud security with real-time AI
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Check Point & Wiz unveil unified cloud security with real-time AI

Check Point and Wiz launch a global, integrated cloud security solution combining real-time AI detection and prevention to tackle growing risks in dynamic environments.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Tue, 30th Sep 2025
The missing layer in cybersecurity: Business context
Ransomware

The missing layer in cybersecurity: Business context

Despite rising cybersecurity investment, many firms lack business context, leaving them vulnerable to costly operational disruption and financial losses from cyber incidents.

By Sam Salehi • 5 min read • Mon, 29th Sep 2025
WatchGuard launches FireCloud Total Access for Zero Trust SASE
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WatchGuard launches FireCloud Total Access for Zero Trust SASE

WatchGuard launches FireCloud Total Access, a hybrid SASE service offering Zero Trust security for MSPs and IT teams to protect remote and hybrid workforces.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Fri, 26th Sep 2025
Illumio Insights joins Microsoft Marketplace to boost AI security
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Illumio Insights joins Microsoft Marketplace to boost AI security

Illumio Insights has joined Microsoft Marketplace to enhance AI-driven security, offering advanced threat detection for hybrid and multi-cloud environments.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 26th Sep 2025

Stories from Other Regions

Cyber Threat stories

Cyber Security Awareness Month
Ransomware

Cyber Security Awareness Month

October's Cyber Security Awareness Month urges UK businesses to strengthen defences amid rising attacks impacting major brands and risking £300m losses.

By Martin Jakobsen • 4 min read • Wed, 1st Oct 2025
AI drives surge in phishing as UK sees rise in secure logins
Multi-factor authentication

AI drives surge in phishing as UK sees rise in secure logins

A Yubico survey finds 62% of Gen Z interacted with phishing scams last year, raising alarm over AI threats.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Tue, 30th Sep 2025
Half of Indian supply chain firms hit by cyber breaches: report
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Half of Indian supply chain firms hit by cyber breaches: report

Over half of Indian suppliers linked to global supply chains suffered cyber breaches last year, with many incidents going unreported, a SecurityScorecard report reveals.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Tue, 30th Sep 2025
Senetas encryptors gain PKTN status to secure Malaysia's networks
Data Protection

Senetas encryptors gain PKTN status to secure Malaysia's networks

Senetas has achieved PKTN certification at the Confidential level, allowing its CN Series encryptors to secure Malaysia's critical national information infrastructure.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Tue, 30th Sep 2025