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Australian AI use & phishing risks surge as data leaks climb
Storage

Australian AI use & phishing risks surge as data leaks climb

Australian research reveals a 140% rise in phishing clicks and growing use of generative AI apps, raising significant workplace data security risks.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Tue, 2nd Sep 2025

Global Stories

Cyber Threat stories

Pentera adds Cl0p ransomware testing for Windows & Linux
Endpoint Protection

Pentera adds Cl0p ransomware testing for Windows & Linux

Pentera has added Cl0p ransomware testing to its platform, enabling organisations to safely assess defences on both Windows and Linux systems against this active threat.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 4th Sep 2025
Cloudflare sets new standard in cyberattack response & resilience
Firewalls

Cloudflare sets new standard in cyberattack response & resilience

Cloudflare sets a new benchmark in cyberattack response, emphasising transparency and resilience amidst rising complex threats and supply chain breaches.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 4th Sep 2025
Jaguar Land Rover hit by cyberattack, halting global operations
Ransomware

Jaguar Land Rover hit by cyberattack, halting global operations

Jaguar Land Rover has halted global vehicle production and dealer operations after a cyberattack disrupted its digital systems, affecting the Solihull plant and UK dealers.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 4th Sep 2025
Financial sector faces surge in cyberattacks & human risk
Ransomware

Financial sector faces surge in cyberattacks & human risk

The global financial sector faces a 25% surge in cyberattacks for 2024, with nearly 45% of employees prone to phishing, raising critical human risk concerns.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 4th Sep 2025
Barracuda warns of rising phishing attacks with clever URL tricks
Firewalls

Barracuda warns of rising phishing attacks with clever URL tricks

Barracuda reveals over a million phishing attacks in early 2025 using clever URL tricks that evade security and deceive email users globally.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 4th Sep 2025
SentinelOne brings AI-powered security to SMBs via Pax8 launch
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

SentinelOne brings AI-powered security to SMBs via Pax8 launch

SentinelOne launches Managed AI Defence on Pax8 cloud marketplace, offering AI-powered cybersecurity to SMBs via MSPs and MSSPs with simple deployment.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 4th Sep 2025
Healthcare sector slow to fix vulnerabilities despite strong prevention
Data Protection

Healthcare sector slow to fix vulnerabilities despite strong prevention

Healthcare sector excels in preventing serious security flaws but takes nearly two months to fix them, risking sensitive data exposure amid rising cyber threats.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Thu, 4th Sep 2025
Portnox teams with SentinelOne to boost real-time zero trust security
Firewalls

Portnox teams with SentinelOne to boost real-time zero trust security

Portnox integrates with SentinelOne to combine real-time endpoint security and network access control, enhancing automated zero trust defence for organisations.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Thu, 4th Sep 2025
F5 named overall leader in 2025 KuppingerCole WAAP report
Firewalls

F5 named overall leader in 2025 KuppingerCole WAAP report

F5 has been named overall leader in the 2025 KuppingerCole report for its advanced Web Application and API Protection solutions across complex multi-cloud environments.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Mon, 1st Sep 2025
Celebrating diversity & tackling insider threats in cybersecurity
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Celebrating diversity & tackling insider threats in cybersecurity

This September, the cybersecurity sector highlights tackling insider threats and advancing women's roles to build a more resilient, diverse future.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Mon, 1st Sep 2025
KnowBe4 launches free resource kit for Cybersecurity Month
Data Protection

KnowBe4 launches free resource kit for Cybersecurity Month

KnowBe4 has launched a free, multilingual resource kit featuring arcade-style tools to help organisations boost cybersecurity during Awareness Month 2025.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Fri, 29th Aug 2025
AI helps cybersecurity analysts focus on complex threats, study shows
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

AI helps cybersecurity analysts focus on complex threats, study shows

A 10-month study shows AI, via ChatGPT-4, aids cybersecurity analysts in managing routine tasks, boosting focus on complex threats in live operations centres.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Fri, 29th Aug 2025

Stories from Other Regions

Cyber Threat stories

GovWare 2025 gathers experts in Singapore to tackle AI risks
Digital Transformation

GovWare 2025 gathers experts in Singapore to tackle AI risks

GovWare 2025 in Singapore will unite over 13,000 experts this October to address AI risks and evolving cybersecurity challenges amid rising geopolitical tensions.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 4 min read • Thu, 4th Sep 2025
Westcon-Comstor to expand EMEA reach with 1Password deal
Data Analytics

Westcon-Comstor to expand EMEA reach with 1Password deal

Westcon-Comstor partners with 1Password to distribute its Extended Access Management solution across EMEA, enhancing identity security for channel partners.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 4th Sep 2025
Lloyds joins cyber resilience drive to protect UK's small firms
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Lloyds joins cyber resilience drive to protect UK's small firms

Lloyds Banking Group has become a National Ambassador for the National Cyber Resilience Centre Group to boost cyber security among UK small and medium firms.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 4 min read • Tue, 2nd Sep 2025
SYTECH unveils year-long cyber plan for business security
DevOps

SYTECH unveils year-long cyber plan for business security

SYTECH launches a year-long Continual Cyber Assurance programme, offering businesses ongoing cyber security and compliance support without needing in-house experts.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Tue, 2nd Sep 2025