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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
Bitdefender launches global campaign to combat AI scam threats
Data Protection

Bitdefender launches global campaign to combat AI scam threats

Bitdefender launches They Wear Our Faces campaign to fight AI-driven scams like deepfakes, warning consumers worldwide to stay alert and protect personal data.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Fri, 10th Oct 2025

Global Stories

Deepfakes stories

Retailers face surge in AI-driven cyber threats & supply chain risks
Digital Transformation

Retailers face surge in AI-driven cyber threats & supply chain risks

Nearly half of retailers face rising AI-driven cyber attacks, with just 25% prepared for these sophisticated threats amid growing supply chain security concerns.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 13th Nov 2025
AI agents, biometrics & stablecoins to reshape payments by 2026
Biometrics

AI agents, biometrics & stablecoins to reshape payments by 2026

By 2026, AI agents will streamline one-third of B2B payments, while stablecoins and biometrics reshape global payment security and standards.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 12th Nov 2025
Google warns of AI misuse in new GTIG threat report
Malware

Google warns of AI misuse in new GTIG threat report

Google's threat team warns that hackers are now using AI to create self-modifying malware and evade defences.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Thu, 6th Nov 2025
Why now is the time to modernise your SIEM
Firewalls

Why now is the time to modernise your SIEM

AI-driven cyber threats demand modern Security Information and Event Management systems to enhance detection, reduce costs, and improve resilience.

By Matthew Lowe • 4 min read • Thu, 30th Oct 2025
AI-powered phishing threats outpace business defences & SOC teams
Mobile Device Management

AI-powered phishing threats outpace business defences & SOC teams

Generative AI boosts phishing and smishing attacks, forcing businesses to rethink security as AI-driven threats outpace traditional defences and SOC teams.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 5 min read • Sat, 18th Oct 2025
Boards underestimate cyber incident impacts, risking USD $2.7m losses
Ransomware

Boards underestimate cyber incident impacts, risking USD $2.7m losses

Corporate boards often underestimate cyber incident impacts, facing ransomware losses averaging USD $2.7 million with downtime lasting 24 days, warns Willis report.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Wed, 15th Oct 2025
Cyberattacks exploit AI tools, deepfakes & critical software flaws
Cloud Access Security Broker

Cyberattacks exploit AI tools, deepfakes & critical software flaws

Cyberattackers exploit AI tools, deepfakes and software flaws like Chrome extensions and Redis to breach enterprise systems and threaten executives.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Wed, 8th Oct 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
Manufacturers ramp up cyber resilience as AI threats intensify
Distributed Denial of Service

Manufacturers ramp up cyber resilience as AI threats intensify

Manufacturers are boosting cyber resilience amid rising AI-driven threats, but only a third feel prepared for attacks like deepfakes and synthetic identities.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Thu, 25th Sep 2025

Stories from Other Regions

Deepfakes stories

UK firms confident on ransomware but face rising AI-driven risks
Ransomware

UK firms confident on ransomware but face rising AI-driven risks

UK firms feel confident recovering from ransomware but face growing AI-driven risks and supply-chain vulnerabilities, reveals OpenText Cybersecurity survey.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Wed, 29th Oct 2025
AI-driven cyber threats top concern for Europe's IT sector by 2026
Ransomware

AI-driven cyber threats top concern for Europe's IT sector by 2026

Over half of European IT pros see AI-driven cyber threats as the top concern for 2026, yet only 14% feel very prepared to handle these risks, ISACA finds.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 23rd Oct 2025
OpenAI plans erotica on ChatGPT, sparking UK safety scrutiny
Risk & Compliance

OpenAI plans erotica on ChatGPT, sparking UK safety scrutiny

OpenAI plans to allow erotica on ChatGPT, prompting UK safety scrutiny under the Online Safety Act and challenges over age verification and privacy.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Thu, 16th Oct 2025
Deepfakes spark widespread fear as VerifyLabs unveils detection app
Mobile Device Management

Deepfakes spark widespread fear as VerifyLabs unveils detection app

VerifyLabs.AI reveals deepfake fears among Brits, especially youth, launching a detection app with up to 98% accuracy to combat AI-generated content threats.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Fri, 10th Oct 2025
Singaporeans embrace AI but trust remains low, report finds
Generative AI

Singaporeans embrace AI but trust remains low, report finds

Nearly half of Singaporean online adults use generative AI, but a Forrester report finds consumer trust remains low amid concerns.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Fri, 26th Sep 2025
Less than half of manufacturers feel ready for top cyber threats
Phishing

Less than half of manufacturers feel ready for top cyber threats

Less than half of manufacturers worldwide feel prepared to tackle major cyber threats like AI-driven attacks and deepfakes, reveals LevelBlue research.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 26th Sep 2025