Threat intelligence stories

AUSCERT's GM Ivano Bongiovanni urged cybersecurity pros to adapt skills and embrace innovation as AI reshapes the industry and new global contests emerge.

Radware was named a Leader and Fast Mover in GigaOm Radar for AI-enhanced application and API security, noted for advanced protection and real-time response.

Picus Security launches Exposure Validation, a tool using real-time attack simulations to identify which vulnerabilities are truly exploitable in organisations.

Silent Push has launched a Chrome extension for enterprise security teams, offering real-time browser-based threat intelligence and enhanced cyber defence controls.

A new survey reveals 91% of IT leaders are reassessing hybrid cloud risks as AI-driven cyberattacks surge, with global costs hitting USD $3 trillion annually.

Cohesity has unveiled RecoveryAgent, an AI-powered tool to automate cyber recovery for NetBackup and DataProtect users, enhancing resilience and speed.

A Cyware survey reveals firms value threat intelligence but struggle with automation and internal collaboration, hindering effective cyber threat response.

Cyberattackers used SEO poisoning to mimic a payroll portal, stealing employee wages via mobile devices in a widespread manufacturing sector fraud uncovered by ReliaQuest.

UK food logistics firm Peter Green Chilled faces ransomware attack, threatening supply chains and client retailers like Tesco and Aldi amid rising cyber threats.

Cohesity expands its partnership with Google Cloud to boost cyber resilience and data insight capabilities, reducing business risk and downtime costs.

Outpost24 launches AI-driven summaries in its Digital Risk Protection modules to simplify threat analysis and boost cyber risk management efficiency.

Australia faces a growing threat from state-backed cyber espionage targeting critical infrastructure, risking disruptions to power, water, and healthcare services.

Proofpoint is set to acquire Hornetsecurity, boosting M365 security offerings for MSPs and SMBs globally, with the deal closing in H2 2025.

Proofpoint will acquire Hornetsecurity, expanding its AI-powered Microsoft 365 security to serve 125,000 SMBs and MSPs globally, enhancing human-centric protection.

Cofense reveals AI-driven phishing emails bypass traditional defences every 42 seconds in 2024, posing a fresh challenge to email security systems.

Marks and Spencer’s recent ransomware attack exposed customer data, raising concerns over cyber security and highlighting the need for robust protection and swift response.

Recent UK retail cyber attacks linked to Scattered Spider group and the DragonForce ransomware signal an evolving threat with sophisticated tactics targeting IT infrastructure.

Specops reveals hackers target FTP port 21 with weak passwords like 'admin' and '123456' in brute force attacks exploiting outdated server security.

BlueVoyant launches Continuous Optimisation for Microsoft Security (COMS) to boost enterprise cyber defence and cut costs with tailored threat detection and expertise.

e2e-assure partners with Validato to offer businesses continuous cyber security validation, enhancing defence against evolving threats using MITRE ATT&CK framework.