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Australian cyber teams warn AI fuelling rise in insider threats
Phishing

Australian cyber teams warn AI fuelling rise in insider threats

Most Australian cybersecurity experts warn AI is boosting insider threats' sophistication, expecting a rise in incidents as 82% highlight increased effectiveness.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Wed, 27th Aug 2025
Optiv upgrades to CyberArk identity security for all staff in 30 days
Privileged Access Management

Optiv upgrades to CyberArk identity security for all staff in 30 days

Optiv has deployed CyberArk's Workforce Identity Security solution to 2,500 staff in under 30 days, enhancing privilege controls without disrupting key application access.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Wed, 27th Aug 2025
Australians lose AUD $175 million to scams as cyber threats soar
Phishing

Australians lose AUD $175 million to scams as cyber threats soar

Australians lost AUD $175 million to over 108,000 scams in H1 2025, as cyber threats rise amid rapid growth in digital payments and eCommerce.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Tue, 26th Aug 2025
Australians face surge in fake Booking.com scam attacks, experts warn
Malware

Australians face surge in fake Booking.com scam attacks, experts warn

Australians face rising threats from fake Booking.com sites that install malware via deceptive cookie banners, warns cybersecurity expert Mark Graham.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Tue, 26th Aug 2025
Proofpoint warns AI scams are rising as attacks target people
Malware

Proofpoint warns AI scams are rising as attacks target people

Proofpoint warns AI-powered scams are rising, targeting people with malicious links across email and messaging, urging a human-centred defence approach.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Mon, 25th Aug 2025
Proactive threat intelligence boosts security & resilience
Firewalls

Proactive threat intelligence boosts security & resilience

Proactive threat intelligence enables organisations to anticipate cyber threats, enhancing security resilience and shifting focus from reactive to preventive defence strategies.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Mon, 25th Aug 2025
AI-fuelled scams surge as Australian losses jump 28 percent
Cloud Security

AI-fuelled scams surge as Australian losses jump 28 percent

Australian scam losses have surged 28% in early 2025 as AI-driven fraud tactics grow more sophisticated, urging urgent action during Scam Awareness Week.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Sat, 23rd Aug 2025
JAVLN Bytes SOC 2 compliance: Why your technology partner's report card matters
Data Protection

JAVLN Bytes SOC 2 compliance: Why your technology partner's report card matters

JAVLN has achieved SOC 2 Type 2 compliance, proving its secure, reliable platforms safeguard insurance brokers' sensitive client data daily.

By Peter Waring • 4 min read • Fri, 22nd Aug 2025

Global Stories

Cyber Threat stories

Australian CISOs under strain from AI risks, burnout & attacks
Data Protection

Australian CISOs under strain from AI risks, burnout & attacks

Australian CISOs face rising cyberattacks, burnout, and AI risks, with 77% expecting attacks and 75% reporting excessive workplace pressure this year.

By Melvin Hipolito • 5 min read • Wed, 27th Aug 2025
Industry leaders call for greater support of women in cybersecurity
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Industry leaders call for greater support of women in cybersecurity

Industry leaders urge greater support and inclusion of women in cybersecurity to boost diversity, innovation, and career opportunities ahead of International Women in Cyber Day.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Wed, 27th Aug 2025
Oyster Backdoor mimics IT management tools to target IT professionals
Malware

Oyster Backdoor mimics IT management tools to target IT professionals

Oyster Backdoor malware, disguised as WinSCP and PuTTY, targets healthcare IT professionals to enable ransomware operations like Rhysida, warns BlueVoyant.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Wed, 27th Aug 2025
HCLTech & Rubrik launch VaultNXT to boost cyber resilience
Data Protection

HCLTech & Rubrik launch VaultNXT to boost cyber resilience

HCLTech and Rubrik have launched VaultNXT, a platform powered by AI to enhance ransomware detection, recovery, and cyber resilience across enterprise and cloud systems.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Wed, 27th Aug 2025
AI website builder Lovable fuels rise in phishing & scams
Malware

AI website builder Lovable fuels rise in phishing & scams

Cybercriminals exploit AI website builder Lovable to swiftly create phishing and scam sites, lowering barriers for digital crime, warns cybersecurity firm Proofpoint.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Tue, 26th Aug 2025
Ingram Micro & Cohesity unite for stronger Asia Pacific cyber resilience
Data Protection

Ingram Micro & Cohesity unite for stronger Asia Pacific cyber resilience

Ingram Micro partners with Cohesity to enhance data protection and cyber resilience solutions for channel partners across Singapore, Indonesia and Australia.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Tue, 26th Aug 2025
Thrive launches AI-powered NDR to cut breach costs & downtime
Firewalls

Thrive launches AI-powered NDR to cut breach costs & downtime

Thrive's new AI-powered Network Detection and Response service helps businesses swiftly identify and tackle cyber threats, aiming to cut breach costs and downtime.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Sat, 23rd Aug 2025

Stories from Other Regions

Cyber Threat stories

UK IT leaders warn cyber defences lack funding & skills
Data Protection

UK IT leaders warn cyber defences lack funding & skills

Nearly half of UK public sector IT leaders warn cyber defences lack funding and skills amid rising complexity and budget constraints.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Tue, 26th Aug 2025
Certes warns UK executives face liability as data breach risks rise
Firewalls

Certes warns UK executives face liability as data breach risks rise

Certes warns UK executives face personal criminal liability for data breaches as cyber threats rise and traditional security proves insufficient amid quantum risks.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 22nd Aug 2025