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Cyber Threat stories - Page 13

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Managed Security Services help businesses tackle rising cyber risks

Mon, 24th Nov 2025
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Businesses increasingly adopt Managed Security Services like Borderless CS to tackle rising cyber threats and ease compliance pressures with expert 24/7 monitoring.
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Black Friday fraud spikes, testing retailers' defences & sales

Sun, 23rd Nov 2025
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Online fraud attempts nearly quintupled on Black Friday, forcing retailers to tighten checks and risking cart abandonment during peak sales season.
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AI-powered assistant CASPER promises smarter cyber threat detection

Sat, 22nd Nov 2025
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UTS has developed CASPER AI, an assistant using AI to detect cyber threats and guide users and organisations in secure, compliant responses.
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Organisations struggle with non-human identity risks & AI demands

Sat, 22nd Nov 2025
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Organisations face rising risks from ungoverned non-human identities and AI demands, exposing them to cyber threats, regulatory pressure, and operational disruptions.
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Overcoming tool fragmentation and data gaps in the AI-powered SOC

Sat, 22nd Nov 2025
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Most organisations grapple with fragmented security tools and slow data onboarding in SOCs, hindering threat detection and response amid rising cyber risks.
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Retailers turn to AI to meet demand & secure Black Friday sales

Fri, 21st Nov 2025
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Retailers are turning to AI and unified tech to meet soaring Black Friday demand, enhancing customer service and boosting cybersecurity amid rising cyber threats.
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Infostealer attacks: How hackers steal data from companies

Fri, 21st Nov 2025
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Infostealer malware exploits employee mistakes to steal sensitive data, posing a severe threat to businesses and client security worldwide.
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Top structural shifts set to reshape Australia's critical systems

Fri, 21st Nov 2025
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In 2026, Australian organisations will boost cybersecurity by enforcing asset visibility, cutting supply chain risks, and securing remote vendor access.
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The biggest security threats Australia will face in 2026

Fri, 21st Nov 2025
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In 2026, Australia faces rising youth hacking linked to gaming and complex cyberattacks as state-sponsored and criminal hackers join forces.
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TamperedChef malware uses fake installers to target key sectors

Fri, 21st Nov 2025
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The TamperedChef malware campaign targets healthcare, construction and manufacturing sectors using fake installers with valid digital signatures to spread malicious software.
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Cloud backup security incident investigation complete and strengthened cyber resilience

Fri, 21st Nov 2025
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SonicWall confirmed a state-sponsored attack accessed cloud backup files, but no products or customer networks were compromised in the incident.
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Rapid7 unveils Curated Intelligence Rules to automate AWS firewall

Fri, 21st Nov 2025
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Rapid7 launches Curated Intelligence Rules to automate AWS firewall updates, helping security teams swiftly counter evolving cyber threats with minimal manual effort.
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You can't protect what you can't see: Rethinking data resilience in a fragmented world

Fri, 21st Nov 2025
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Australian firms face rising data breaches amid hidden risks in sprawling IT and third-party networks, urging a holistic overhaul of data resilience.
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Defence wins Premierships: What sports teach us about cybersecurity

Fri, 21st Nov 2025
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Barracuda's Managed XDR cybersecurity uses a premiership-style defence approach, aligning threat response like an elite footy team's disciplined defence.
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Cypago & Archer partner to automate AI-driven compliance monitoring

Fri, 21st Nov 2025
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Cypago and Archer have partnered to automate AI-driven compliance monitoring, boosting real-time oversight and continuous security controls for enterprises.
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APAC surge in agentic AI adoption sparks new cyber risks focus

Fri, 21st Nov 2025
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Asia-Pacific firms are rapidly adopting autonomous AI agents, raising new cybersecurity risks linked to managing AI system identities and access permissions.
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Australian firms urged to bolster defences as global fraud hits USD $3.1 billion

Fri, 21st Nov 2025
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Australian firms are urged to strengthen defences as global occupational fraud losses reach USD $3.1 billion amid rising complex scams and cyber threats.
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UpGuard launches User Risk tool to tackle employee cyber threats

Fri, 21st Nov 2025
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UpGuard unveils User Risk, a new tool that helps organisations spot and manage employee-driven cyber threats through AI-powered insights and real-time alerts.
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Trouble on the edge: Resurgent vulnerabilities & edge devices

Fri, 21st Nov 2025
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Resurgent vulnerabilities, often dormant then suddenly exploited, disproportionately threaten edge devices, complicating cyber defence and risking major breaches.
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Sophos integrates threat intelligence into Microsoft Copilot

Fri, 21st Nov 2025
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With Microsoft Copilot integration, Sophos seeks to enable real-time security analysis within Microsoft 365 and Teams environments.