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Claroty adds impact-centric tools for stronger CPS security
Software-as-a-Service

Claroty adds impact-centric tools for stronger CPS security

Claroty's new xDome features help firms prioritise cyber-physical system risks by business impact, boosting collaboration and security across operations.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Fri, 6th Jun 2025

Global Stories

Pax8 expands Check Point offering to boost MSP security tools
Firewalls

Pax8 expands Check Point offering to boost MSP security tools

Pax8 has expanded its partnership with Check Point, offering MSPs a broader range of AI-powered security tools via the Pax8 Marketplace to enhance SMB cybersecurity.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Tue, 10th Jun 2025
AI agents to play key role in ANZ IT security, report finds
Malware

AI agents to play key role in ANZ IT security, report finds

AI agents are set to play a vital role in IT security as 36% of ANZ teams use them now, with adoption predicted to rise to 68% within two years.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Tue, 10th Jun 2025
Malware hits 16 React Native npm packages, 1m downloads at risk
Malware

Malware hits 16 React Native npm packages, 1m downloads at risk

A malware attack has hit 16 React Native npm packages, putting around 1 million weekly downloads at risk of Remote Access Trojan infection.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Sun, 8th Jun 2025
Global survey finds gaps leave cloud security dangerously exposed
Hybrid Cloud

Global survey finds gaps leave cloud security dangerously exposed

A global survey reveals 65% of organisations faced cloud security incidents last year, with slow detection and response leaving systems dangerously exposed.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Sat, 7th Jun 2025
Too many cloud security tools harming incident response times - survey
Cloud Security

Too many cloud security tools harming incident response times - survey

Too many cloud security tools are overwhelming teams with alerts, causing delays in incident response and weakening overall cloud runtime security.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Fri, 6th Jun 2025
Claroty adds business-centred risk tools to xDome platform
Unified Communications

Claroty adds business-centred risk tools to xDome platform

Claroty enhances its xDome platform with Device Purpose and Risk Benchmarking tools, helping firms prioritise cyber-physical system risks by business impact.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 6th Jun 2025
Portnox & CrowdStrike team up for real-time access control
Firewalls

Portnox & CrowdStrike team up for real-time access control

Portnox and CrowdStrike have partnered to deliver real-time, risk-based network access control using continuous device telemetry and Zero Trust scoring.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 6th Jun 2025
AI accelerates ransomware threat as attacks surge globally
Ransomware

AI accelerates ransomware threat as attacks surge globally

Ransomware attacks surged globally last year, with 69% of organisations breached and AI increasingly used to automate and intensify cyber threats.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 6th Jun 2025
Retail cyber-attacks surge as weak defences lure criminals
DevOps

Retail cyber-attacks surge as weak defences lure criminals

Retailers face a surge in cyber-attacks as weak defences and lapses in multi-factor authentication make them prime targets for criminals seeking valuable data.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Fri, 6th Jun 2025
Fortinet boosts workspace security suite with AI & new tools
Malware

Fortinet boosts workspace security suite with AI & new tools

Fortinet launches AI-powered FortiMail Workspace Security suite to safeguard email, browsers, and collaboration tools amid rising hybrid work cyber threats.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Thu, 5th Jun 2025
AI agent adoption rises among IT security leaders in ANZ
Malware

AI agent adoption rises among IT security leaders in ANZ

AI agent use among IT security leaders in Australia and New Zealand is set to nearly double from 36% to 68% within two years, driven by growing trust and data challenges.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Thu, 5th Jun 2025
ZEST Security partners with Upwind for faster AI-driven cloud fixes
DevOps

ZEST Security partners with Upwind for faster AI-driven cloud fixes

ZEST Security has partnered with Upwind to deliver AI-driven cloud threat detection and rapid remediation, enhancing security and DevOps team efficiency.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 4th Jun 2025
Barracuda launches unified AI platform amid security tool sprawl
Firewalls

Barracuda launches unified AI platform amid security tool sprawl

Barracuda launches BarracudaONE, a unified AI cybersecurity platform to tackle security tool sprawl and improve integration, management, and threat detection.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Wed, 4th Jun 2025
Cybercriminals harness AI to boost phishing & malware attacks
Malware

Cybercriminals harness AI to boost phishing & malware attacks

Cybercriminals are increasingly using AI to create sophisticated phishing and malware attacks, complicating detection and raising cybersecurity risks globally.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 4th Jun 2025
Barracuda unveils AI platform to simplify cybersecurity tools
Firewalls

Barracuda unveils AI platform to simplify cybersecurity tools

Barracuda Networks launches BarracudaONE, an AI-powered platform to unify cybersecurity tools and ease complexity for Australian IT and security professionals.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Wed, 4th Jun 2025

Stories from Other Regions

Arctic Wolf launches AI security platform in Singapore market
Ransomware

Arctic Wolf launches AI security platform in Singapore market

Arctic Wolf has launched its AI-powered Aurora Platform in Singapore, partnering with Ingram Micro to enhance cybersecurity across the region.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Fri, 6th Jun 2025