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Cloudflare report reveals surge in internet shutdowns & outages

Wed, 23rd Jul 2025
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Cloudflare's Q2 2025 report reveals a sharp rise in global internet shutdowns from government actions, outages, cable damage and cyberattacks, hitting multiple countries.
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Cloudflare records largest DDoS attack at 7.3 Tbps in Q2 2025

Wed, 16th Jul 2025
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Cloudflare blocked a record 7.3 Tbps DDoS attack in Q2 2025 amid a 44% annual rise in attack severity, highlighting growing cyber threats to critical sectors.
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Artificial intelligence helps create world's first opera at Mariinsky

Tue, 24th Jun 2025
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The Mariinsky Theatre unveiled Mandragora, the world's first opera created with artificial intelligence, blending tradition with cutting-edge technology.
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DanaBot takedown highlights blurred lines in Russian cybercrime

Fri, 23rd May 2025
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The US DOJ indicted Russian nationals behind DanaBot malware, linked to Russian intelligence and used for cybercrime, espionage, and attacks on Ukraine.
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Russian group Sednit using webmail flaws to target Ukraine allies

Fri, 16th May 2025
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ESET reveals Operation RoundPress: a cyberespionage campaign using XSS on webmail, targeting governments and defence linked to Ukraine conflict.
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North Korean hackers step up phishing attacks on Ukraine government

Wed, 14th May 2025
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North Korean hackers have intensified phishing attacks on Ukrainian government bodies to gather strategic intelligence on the Russian invasion, Proofpoint reports.
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Cloudflare details Q1 Internet disruptions from quakes to storms

Wed, 23rd Apr 2025
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Cloudflare's Q1 2025 report reveals global internet disruptions caused by earthquakes, power outages, cyberattacks, and a monkey-induced blackout in Sri Lanka.
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Kaspersky discovers & patches zero-day Chrome flaw

Thu, 3rd Apr 2025
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Kaspersky has uncovered and patched a critical zero-day vulnerability in Google Chrome, enabling attackers to bypass sandbox protections via malicious links.
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Kaspersky expands global training with new Partner Locator

Fri, 28th Mar 2025
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Kaspersky has enhanced its Partner Locator by adding Authorized Training Centers, boosting access for cybersecurity professionals to vital training worldwide.
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Cybercrime surges as global threat to national security

Wed, 12th Feb 2025
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Cybercrime has overtaken state-sponsored hacking as the main online threat, with healthcare and energy sectors particularly vulnerable, warns Google.
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Bitdefender warns of cyber campaign in Central Asia, Europe

Mon, 10th Feb 2025
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Bitdefender has warned of a sophisticated cyber-espionage campaign by UAC-0063 targeting government entities across Central Asia and Europe, amid shifting geopolitical dynamics.
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Report finds ransomware exploits in OT devices rising

Wed, 5th Feb 2025
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A report from Claroty reveals that over 111,000 vulnerabilities in operational technology devices across critical sectors are being targeted by adversaries.
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Lineaje report reveals open source vulnerabilities rise

Thu, 5th Dec 2024
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A new report by Lineaje reveals that over 95% of security vulnerabilities stem from open-source dependencies, highlighting critical risks for organisations.
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Australians worry about hacking, disinformation & security

Tue, 26th Nov 2024
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A recent Ipsos survey reveals that 80% of Australians see hacking as a major threat, while concerns about disinformation have also surged significantly.
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Ransomware attacks rise by 19% in October according to NCC Group

Mon, 25th Nov 2024
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Ransomware attacks surged 19% in October, totalling 486 incidents globally, as threat actors increasingly targeted critical infrastructure sectors.
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North Korean operatives exposed in global tech job scam

Fri, 22nd Nov 2024
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SentinelLabs reveals North Korean operatives are masquerading as foreign IT professionals to infiltrate global tech markets and bypass sanctions.
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Australia sees rise in cyber threats & financial losses

Wed, 20th Nov 2024
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Australia's cyber security landscape is deteriorating, with over 1,100 incidents reported and average losses surging to AUD $30,700, warns the ACSC.
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Google Cloud warns of AI escalation in cyber threats by 2025

Thu, 14th Nov 2024
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Google Cloud's 2025 Cybersecurity Forecast warns of rising AI-driven threats and highlights the need for enhanced security measures in the JAPAC region.
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US indictment reveals Anonymous Sudan's true motives

Thu, 17th Oct 2024
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The U.S. Department of Justice has indicted two Sudanese brothers linked to hacktivist group Anonymous Sudan, challenging beliefs of state-sponsored cyber attacks.
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Microsoft warns of AI-driven cyber threats & ransomware rise

Thu, 17th Oct 2024
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Microsoft's Digital Defense Report highlights a rise in cyber threats, naming Australia as the sixth most targeted nation with a 2.75-fold increase in ransomware.