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Indosat & Mastercard launch training to boost cyber skills
Malware

Indosat & Mastercard launch training to boost cyber skills

Indosat and Mastercard have launched free cybersecurity training in Indonesia to build digital skills and prepare one million talents by 2029 via the DTS platform.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 17th Jul 2025

Global Stories

Cyber Threat stories

Only 6% of SSH servers ready for post-quantum encryption
Firewalls

Only 6% of SSH servers ready for post-quantum encryption

Only 6% of SSH servers support post-quantum encryption, leaving vital data at risk amid growing quantum computing threats, finds Forescout research.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 4 min read • Sat, 19th Jul 2025
Report finds 10% of staff cause 73% of risky cyber behaviour
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Report finds 10% of staff cause 73% of risky cyber behaviour

A report reveals 10% of employees cause 73% of cyber risks, urging firms to adopt targeted interventions over broad security training for better risk management.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 18th Jul 2025
Ransomware attacks surge 63% in Q2 2025, healthcare hit hard
Ransomware

Ransomware attacks surge 63% in Q2 2025, healthcare hit hard

Ransomware attacks rose 63% in Q2 2025, with healthcare hit hard, marking a record high for the quarter amid a surge in data theft methods.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 18th Jul 2025
Forrester advises cautious tech budgets & AI investment for 2026
Data Analytics

Forrester advises cautious tech budgets & AI investment for 2026

Forrester urges tech leaders to plan cautiously for 2026, advising careful AI investment and flexible budgets amid ongoing economic uncertainty and regional shifts.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Fri, 18th Jul 2025
SquareX unveils field manual to tackle rising browser threats
Phishing

SquareX unveils field manual to tackle rising browser threats

SquareX launches The Browser Security Field Manual, a guide tackling rising browser cyber threats with insights from CISOs at Arista Networks, Dyson and Expedia.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Fri, 18th Jul 2025
Okta, NCC Group partner for enhanced CIAM & cyber security
Data Protection

Okta, NCC Group partner for enhanced CIAM & cyber security

Okta and NCC Group have partnered to enhance customer identity and access management, combining cybersecurity expertise with adaptive multi-factor authentication.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 4 min read • Thu, 17th Jul 2025
Poor printer security leaves firms exposed according to HP report
Unified Communications

Poor printer security leaves firms exposed according to HP report

Many firms neglect printer security, with just 36% updating firmware promptly, exposing sensitive data to cyber threats, says HP Wolf Security report.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Thu, 17th Jul 2025
Octo Tempest targets airlines as Microsoft warns of new cyber risks
Firewalls

Octo Tempest targets airlines as Microsoft warns of new cyber risks

Microsoft warns cybercriminal group Octo Tempest has shifted focus to airlines, escalating risks with advanced tactics amid updated Defender protections.

By Melvin Hipolito • 5 min read • Thu, 17th Jul 2025
Bitdefender, Scale Computing partner to enhance edge security
Virtualisation

Bitdefender, Scale Computing partner to enhance edge security

Bitdefender and Scale Computing have partnered to offer a new cybersecurity solution enhancing edge and private cloud security with integrated threat protection.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 17th Jul 2025
Vectra AI appoints Chua Hock Leng to lead APJ region growth
Digital Transformation

Vectra AI appoints Chua Hock Leng to lead APJ region growth

Vectra AI has appointed Chua Hock Leng as Vice President and General Manager for APJ, driving growth and advanced threat detection in the region's cybersecurity market.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Thu, 17th Jul 2025
Golden dMSA flaw in Windows Server 2025 exposes Active Directory
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Golden dMSA flaw in Windows Server 2025 exposes Active Directory

A critical flaw in Windows Server 2025's delegated Managed Service Accounts allows attackers to persistently access and control Active Directory environments, warns Semperis.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Wed, 16th Jul 2025
Rubrik boosts AWS database security with DynamoDB, RDS tools
Data Protection

Rubrik boosts AWS database security with DynamoDB, RDS tools

Rubrik enhances AWS cloud security with new tools for Amazon DynamoDB and cyber resilience solutions for Amazon RDS, boosting data protection and recovery.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Wed, 16th Jul 2025
Ransomware, AI & vendor risks drive billions in 2025 breaches
Ransomware

Ransomware, AI & vendor risks drive billions in 2025 breaches

Ransomware, AI-powered attacks and vendor risks drive billions in cyber breach costs in 2025, with retail the hardest hit sector globally.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 16th Jul 2025

Stories from Other Regions

Cyber Threat stories

Teleport unveils real-time identity security & observability tool
Cloud Security

Teleport unveils real-time identity security & observability tool

Teleport launches an identity security tool offering real-time tracking and observability to help detect risky behaviour across multiple systems and reduce cyber threats.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Fri, 18th Jul 2025
Vertali APAC brings MainTegrity's CSF to safeguard mainframes
Data Protection

Vertali APAC brings MainTegrity's CSF to safeguard mainframes

Vertali APAC will distribute MainTegrity's CSF solution across Australia, enhancing real-time ransomware defence for mainframe systems in critical sectors.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Fri, 18th Jul 2025
Low trust in third-party vendors weakens UK digital resilience
Digital Transformation

Low trust in third-party vendors weakens UK digital resilience

Nearly 30% of UK risk managers lack trust in third-party vendors, risking digital resilience despite average spends of GBP £75,000-£100,000 on risk management.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 4 min read • Wed, 16th Jul 2025