IT Brief Asia - Technology news for CIOs & IT decision-makers

Cyber Risk stories - Page 12

University campus network cyber attack digital traffic red warnings bots

DDoS attacks hit record peaks as bots & automation escalate

Wed, 29th Oct 2025
#
edutech
#
firewalls
#
network security
DDoS attacks have surged to record peaks of 3.7 Tbps, driven by automation and shifting geopolitical sources, targeting sectors like higher education globally.
Cluttered smartphone home screen security apps overload confusion realistic digital illustration

Users spending up to $850 yearly on redundant and fragmented security apps

Fri, 24th Oct 2025
#
vpns
#
mfa
#
mdm
Fragmented security apps cost users up to $850 yearly, exposing them to cyber risks and alert fatigue, says new study by Ontario Tech University and PureVPN.
Small business office employees patching computer servers amid ai threats

Small businesses faster at fixing cyber flaws as AI risk grows

Fri, 24th Oct 2025
#
advanced persistent threat protection
#
cartech
#
casb
Small businesses are remediating critical cyber vulnerabilities faster than larger firms amid rising AI-assisted cyber threats, reveals Intruder's 2025 report.
Digital shield cybersecurity resilience network servers asia pacific landmarks

Tech Data & Horizon3.ai partner to boost APJ cyber resilience

Thu, 23rd Oct 2025
#
devops
#
advanced persistent threat protection
#
partner programmes
Tech Data partners with Horizon3.ai to offer NodeZero platform in APJ, enhancing cybersecurity by validating vulnerabilities before attacks occur.
Digital shield protecting data streams asia pacific cyber security

Insight expands APAC cyber security with planned Sekuro acquisition

Thu, 23rd Oct 2025
#
private cloud
#
hybrid cloud
#
hyperscale
Insight Enterprises plans to acquire Australian cyber security firm Sekuro, boosting its APAC capabilities amid a 38% rise in regional data breaches in 2024.
Hand holding smartphone with digital warnings and security breach icons

AI-driven mobile threats & human error reshape global security

Thu, 23rd Oct 2025
#
firewalls
#
endpoint protection
#
network security
Verizon's Mobile Security Index reveals a surge in AI-driven mobile threats and human error, reshaping global organisational security risks in 2025.
Hooded figure computer locks coins binary code global cybercrime ransomware

How ransomware economics drives the global cybercrime industry

Wed, 22nd Oct 2025
#
saas
#
ransomware
#
digital transformation
Ransomware, a $10.5tn cybercrime industry by 2025, uses a professional economic model driving global attacks, with governments moving to curb payments.
Shadowy figure computer digital code malware icons finance skyscrapers global cyber threats

TA585 identified as key threat actor using advanced malware tools

Tue, 21st Oct 2025
#
advanced persistent threat protection
#
risk & compliance
#
cybersecurity
Proofpoint identifies TA585 as a cyber threat actor managing end-to-end attacks, deploying advanced malware like MonsterV2 to target finance firms globally.
Realistic hooded figure computer digital phishing hooks ai cyber threats

AI-powered phishing threats outpace business defences & SOC teams

Sat, 18th Oct 2025
#
mdm
#
phishing
#
advanced persistent threat protection
Generative AI boosts phishing and smishing attacks, forcing businesses to rethink security as AI-driven threats outpace traditional defences and SOC teams.
Realistic secure computer network interconnected servers clouds shield protection thwarted threats

Trend Vision One tops Forrester ranking for network security tools

Fri, 17th Oct 2025
#
firewalls
#
hybrid cloud
#
network security
Trend Micro's Trend Vision One leads Forrester's Network Analysis and Visibility ranking, excelling in threat detection and compliance monitoring.
Magnifying glass examining software vulnerability warnings unverified flaws

Study finds CVE security scores flawed, with third unsubstantiated

Fri, 17th Oct 2025
#
application security
#
cybersecurity
#
security industry
Nearly one-third of CVE entries are unverified, revealing flaws in how organisations assess software security risks and reliance on CVSS scores.
Computer monitor warning symbols phishing hooks digital shield cybersecurity defense

Bitsight unveils AI tool to combat phishing & brand threats

Thu, 16th Oct 2025
#
phishing
#
advanced persistent threat protection
#
email security
Bitsight launches Brand Intelligence, an AI tool to detect and swiftly tackle phishing and brand threats targeting companies and executives.
Computer network interconnected devices digital shield ai brain cybersecurity threat protection

Qualys upgrades ETM platform with AI identity & threat tools

Thu, 16th Oct 2025
#
advanced persistent threat protection
#
iam
#
risk & compliance
Qualys upgrades its Enterprise TruRisk Management platform with AI-driven identity security, threat prioritisation, and exploit validation to tackle complex cyber risks.
Ps   liz drysdale   headshot

Outpost24 appoints Liz Drysdale as Chief Marketing Officer

Thu, 16th Oct 2025
#
cx
#
martech
#
risk & compliance
Outpost24 has named Liz Drysdale as Chief Marketing Officer to lead global marketing and expand its cybersecurity brand and customer engagement.
Worried business executive looking at dark office cybersecurity incident warning

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

Wed, 15th Oct 2025
#
ransomware
#
risk & compliance
#
ai ethics & governance
Corporate boards often underestimate cyber incident impacts, facing ransomware losses averaging USD $2.7 million with downtime lasting 24 days, warns Willis report.
Cloud gears neural network warning executives old charts security vulnerability

AI adoption outpaces cloud security as leaders rely on old metrics

Wed, 15th Oct 2025
#
hybrid cloud
#
cloud security
#
ai security
AI adoption surges, yet outdated security metrics and leadership blind spots leave firms vulnerable to breaches, warns Tenable's Cloud and AI Security 2025 report.
Interconnected cloud icons security shields network lines seamless protection

Cloudflare unveils new partner bundles to streamline security & IT

Wed, 15th Oct 2025
#
firewalls
#
digital transformation
#
network security
Cloudflare launches new partner bundles to simplify security and IT management, helping organisations unify networking, reduce costs, and enhance cyber resilience.
Realistic secure data center advanced servers protective shields digital locks it security monitoring

Cohesity named leader in IDC cyber recovery vendor report 2025

Fri, 10th Oct 2025
#
data protection
#
advanced persistent threat protection
#
socs
Cohesity has been named a Leader in the IDC MarketScape: Worldwide Cyber Recovery 2025 Vendor Assessment for the second consecutive time.
Computer warning symbol screen digital locks malware icons cyber threats security

AI browsers expose enterprises to cyber threats, warns SquareX

Fri, 10th Oct 2025
#
malware
#
cloud security
#
phishing
Research by SquareX reveals vulnerabilities in AI-powered browsers like Comet, exposing enterprises to severe cyber threats including data breaches and malware attacks.
Ps   martin roth   headshot

Outpost24 names Martin Roth Chief Technology Officer to lead tech push

Fri, 10th Oct 2025
#
devops
#
advanced persistent threat protection
#
apm
Outpost24 appoints Martin Roth as CTO to spearhead global tech strategy, focusing on AI-driven cybersecurity and cloud-native advancements.