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AI-driven DNS threats & malicious adtech fuel cybercrime surge
Phishing

AI-driven DNS threats & malicious adtech fuel cybercrime surge

Infoblox reports a surge in AI-driven DNS threats and malicious adtech, with 25% of new domains found malicious, urging firms to adopt proactive cyber defences.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Tue, 5th Aug 2025
Varonis unveils cloud-native solution for database security
Data Protection

Varonis unveils cloud-native solution for database security

Varonis launches a cloud-native, agentless database activity monitoring solution to enhance security and simplify compliance across major database platforms.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Tue, 29th Jul 2025
Data management - it's a high-stakes game
Data Protection

Data management - it's a high-stakes game

In 2024, data breaches threaten business survival as regulators enforce stricter cybersecurity rules and firms must manage vast unstructured data with care.

By Andy Milburn • 5 min read • Thu, 24th Jul 2025
HR & financial data most exposed in major cyber breaches
Data Protection

HR & financial data most exposed in major cyber breaches

Lab 1's analysis of 1,297 breaches reveals HR and financial data exposed in over 80% of cases, raising risks of fraud and regulatory penalties worldwide.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 4 min read • Thu, 24th Jul 2025
Cyber threats surge with rise in infostealers & Linux attacks
Malware

Cyber threats surge with rise in infostealers & Linux attacks

Cyber threats have surged with a 35% rise in infostealer attacks, a 56% increase in Linux server assaults, and more suspicious AWS login attempts reported recently.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Tue, 22nd 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
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
ANZ businesses overestimate cyber readiness amid resilience gap
Ransomware

ANZ businesses overestimate cyber readiness amid resilience gap

A Commvault study reveals most ANZ businesses overestimate cyber readiness, with only 12% rating their incident resilience as excellent amid rising attacks.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Tue, 8th Jul 2025
Tech sector faces sharp rise in AI & ransomware threats
Firewalls

Tech sector faces sharp rise in AI & ransomware threats

Trustwave reveals a surge in AI-driven and ransomware attacks, with tech firms facing 85% of global ransomware incidents amid rising cyber threats.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Fri, 27th Jun 2025
Semperis warns nOAuth flaw in Entra ID risks SaaS accounts
Multi-factor authentication

Semperis warns nOAuth flaw in Entra ID risks SaaS accounts

Semperis warns a flaw in Microsoft's Entra ID allows attackers to hijack SaaS accounts easily, with many apps still vulnerable over a year later.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Fri, 27th Jun 2025
Cybercrime surge hits technology sector as AI & supply chain attacks rise
Ransomware

Cybercrime surge hits technology sector as AI & supply chain attacks rise

Cybercriminals increasingly target tech firms using AI, supply chain attacks, and stolen credentials, with ransomware surging 10% weekly worldwide, says Trustwave.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Thu, 26th Jun 2025
Agentic AI ransomware is on its way
Malware

Agentic AI ransomware is on its way

Agentic AI ransomware, using cooperating AI modules for faster, smarter attacks, is expected to emerge by 2026, posing new cybersecurity threats.

By Roger Grimes • 8 min read • Tue, 24th Jun 2025
Over 80,000 Microsoft Entra ID accounts hit by major takeover campaign
Malware

Over 80,000 Microsoft Entra ID accounts hit by major takeover campaign

Over 80,000 Microsoft Entra ID accounts have been targeted in the UNK_SneakyStrike takeover campaign exploiting the TeamFiltration penetration testing tool.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Thu, 12th Jun 2025
Rapid7 Q1 2025 incident response findings
Malware

Rapid7 Q1 2025 incident response findings

Rapid7's Q1 2025 report reveals stolen credentials without MFA cause 56% of breaches, while manufacturing faces the highest threat from ransomware attacks.

By Christopher Boyd • 8 min read • Thu, 5th Jun 2025
EDDIESTEALER Rust malware mimics CAPTCHA to steal credentials
Phishing

EDDIESTEALER Rust malware mimics CAPTCHA to steal credentials

A new Rust-based malware, EDDIESTEALER, uses fake CAPTCHA pages to trick users into running code that steals browser credentials and crypto wallets.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Thu, 5th Jun 2025

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Fresh expert analysis reveals deeper concerns after Qantas cyber attack
Software-as-a-Service

Fresh expert analysis reveals deeper concerns after Qantas cyber attack

A cyber attack on Qantas highlights the rising threat from sophisticated hackers targeting top Australian brands and their data security.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Wed, 2nd Jul 2025
Cyberattacks expose weaknesses in UK retail & supply chains
Data Protection

Cyberattacks expose weaknesses in UK retail & supply chains

Recent cyberattacks targeting UK retailers and suppliers like M&S and Peter Green Chilled expose critical weaknesses in the nation's retail and supply chains.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Fri, 30th May 2025