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Cyber Threat stories

Lazarus subgroup deploys trio of RATs in finance sector attacks
Phishing

Lazarus subgroup deploys trio of RATs in finance sector attacks

Lazarus subgroup deploys three remote access trojans, including PondRAT and ThemeForestRAT, to target financial and cryptocurrency organisations with advanced cyberattacks.

By Shannon Williams • 5 min read • Wed, 10th Sep 2025

Global Stories

Cyber Threat stories

Netwrix appoints new leaders to accelerate global channel growth
Data Protection

Netwrix appoints new leaders to accelerate global channel growth

Netwrix has appointed Frank DeCicco and Stuart Robson-Frisby to lead channel growth, boosting its partner strategy across the Americas and EMEA regions.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Thu, 11th Sep 2025
CyberSecure Leeds 2025 to tackle AI threats with people-first focus
Data Analytics

CyberSecure Leeds 2025 to tackle AI threats with people-first focus

CyberSecure Leeds 2025 will focus on using a people-first, data-driven approach to defend against AI-enabled cyber threats at Leeds Digital Festival.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Thu, 11th Sep 2025
September Patch Tuesday: Microsoft addressing 176 vulnerabilities
DevOps

September Patch Tuesday: Microsoft addressing 176 vulnerabilities

Microsoft patches 176 vulnerabilities this September, including critical flaws in Azure Linux, SQL Server, and Azure HPC, with no current exploits reported.

By Adam Barnett • 5 min read • Wed, 10th Sep 2025
Salesloft data breach exposes 700 firms' details via OAuth attack
Firewalls

Salesloft data breach exposes 700 firms' details via OAuth attack

Salesloft breach exposed sensitive data of 700+ firms, including Cloudflare and Palo Alto Networks, after hackers exploited OAuth tokens via a prolonged GitHub intrusion.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Wed, 10th Sep 2025
Cisco introduces AI-powered Splunk Security editions for faster threat defence
Security Information and Event Management

Cisco introduces AI-powered Splunk Security editions for faster threat defence

Cisco introduces AI-powered Splunk Security editions to speed up threat detection and streamline security operations for organisations worldwide.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Wed, 10th Sep 2025
KnowBe4 unveils framework for people-centric cybersecurity culture
Phishing

KnowBe4 unveils framework for people-centric cybersecurity culture

KnowBe4 unveils a new framework promoting a people-centric approach to cybersecurity, focusing on human risk management to boost security culture and reduce breaches.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 4 min read • Wed, 10th Sep 2025
Cisco launches Splunk AI-driven tools to streamline SOC security
Security Information and Event Management

Cisco launches Splunk AI-driven tools to streamline SOC security

Cisco unveils two AI-driven editions of Splunk Enterprise Security to streamline SOC operations, boost threat detection, and accelerate incident response globally.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Wed, 10th Sep 2025
SentinelOne to acquire Observo AI, promising faster security data
Security Information and Event Management

SentinelOne to acquire Observo AI, promising faster security data

SentinelOne plans to acquire Observo AI to enhance security data processing, aiming for faster threat detection and reduced costs in SOC operations.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Tue, 9th Sep 2025

Stories from Other Regions

Cyber Threat stories

Accenture acquires IAMConcepts, strengthens Canadian presence
Privileged Access Management

Accenture acquires IAMConcepts, strengthens Canadian presence

Accenture has acquired Canadian IAMConcepts to boost identity and access management solutions across critical sectors like finance and utilities in Canada.

By Jake MacAndrew • 3 min read • Thu, 11th Sep 2025
Ransomware attacks in Australia soar by 110%, says Zscaler report
Digital Transformation

Ransomware attacks in Australia soar by 110%, says Zscaler report

Ransomware attacks in Australia have surged 110% year-on-year, with manufacturing, healthcare, and government sectors hit hardest, says Zscaler report.

By Melvin Hipolito • 5 min read • Wed, 10th Sep 2025
UK CISOs under pressure to hide cyber breaches, risking trust
Data Protection

UK CISOs under pressure to hide cyber breaches, risking trust

Nearly 70% of UK CISOs face pressure to conceal cyber breaches, risking regulatory penalties and undermining trust amid calls for stricter disclosure rules.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Wed, 10th Sep 2025
Bell Canada adds cybersecurity as core company service
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Bell Canada adds cybersecurity as core company service

Bell launched Bell Cyber, aiming to build a CAD $1 billion AI-powered solutions business amid rising cyber threats in Canada.

By Jake MacAndrew • 4 min read • Wed, 10th Sep 2025
Bell Canada launches autonomous Security Operations Centre
Firewalls

Bell Canada launches autonomous Security Operations Centre

Bell launches Bell Cyber to unify AI-driven cybersecurity services, boosting enterprise protection with an autonomous Security Operations Centre in Canada.

By Jake MacAndrew • 3 min read • Wed, 10th Sep 2025
Superannuation sector unites for major cyber security drill
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Superannuation sector unites for major cyber security drill

Australia's superannuation sector united in Operation Honey Bee II, a large-scale cyber security drill to enhance collective response against complex cyber threats.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Tue, 9th Sep 2025
ACA Pacific expands portfolio to address IT costs & cyber risks
Virtualisation

ACA Pacific expands portfolio to address IT costs & cyber risks

ACA Pacific expands its portfolio with new vendors to help Australian businesses tackle rising IT costs and increasing cyber threats in hybrid work environments.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 9th Sep 2025
Digital skills push urged to counter AUD $63bn cyber threat
Digital Transformation

Digital skills push urged to counter AUD $63bn cyber threat

The Australian Computer Society urges a major digital skills boost to combat AUD $63bn cyber threats, calling for new training pathways and incentives by 2030.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Tue, 9th Sep 2025