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TA585 identified as key threat actor using advanced malware tools

Tue, 21st Oct 2025
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Proofpoint identifies TA585 as a cyber threat actor managing end-to-end attacks, deploying advanced malware like MonsterV2 to target finance firms globally.
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AI-powered ransomware & cybercrime booming across APJ region

Tue, 21st Oct 2025
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AI-driven ransomware attacks surge across Asia Pacific and Japan, with decentralised Chinese cybercrime marketplaces and eCrime services fueling the boom.
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Confronting the dark side of GenAI: Recommendations for business leaders, CISOs and security teams

Tue, 21st Oct 2025
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As malicious generative AI tools surge, businesses must bolster defences with strategic security measures to counter evolving AI-enabled cyber threats.
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Radware enhances AI SOC Xpert for faster, broader threat defence

Tue, 21st Oct 2025
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Radware upgrades AI SOC Xpert with agentic AI to speed up threat investigation and broaden defence across DDoS, bots, and application attacks in SOCs.
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Rapid7 appoints Soumi Mukherjee as ANZ Sales Director to boost growth

Tue, 21st Oct 2025
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Rapid7 has appointed Soumi Mukherjee as ANZ Sales Director to drive regional growth and help organisations tackle complex cybersecurity challenges.
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Ransomware's business model reshapes costs as cybercrime hits USD $10.5 trillion

Tue, 21st Oct 2025
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Ransomware has evolved into a profit-centric business, driving cybercrime costs to USD $10.5 trillion and reshaping global cybersecurity risks and responses.
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Why quantum threats demand our attention this Cybersecurity Month

Mon, 20th Oct 2025
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As Cybersecurity Awareness Month highlights current risks, experts warn we must urgently prepare for quantum computing's looming threat to encryption security.
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AI-powered phishing threats outpace business defences & SOC teams

Sat, 18th Oct 2025
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Generative AI boosts phishing and smishing attacks, forcing businesses to rethink security as AI-driven threats outpace traditional defences and SOC teams.
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Trend Vision One tops Forrester ranking for network security tools

Fri, 17th Oct 2025
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Trend Micro's Trend Vision One leads Forrester's Network Analysis and Visibility ranking, excelling in threat detection and compliance monitoring.
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Graylog named in 2025 Gartner Magic Quadrant for SIEM tools

Fri, 17th Oct 2025
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Graylog has been recognised in the 2025 Gartner Magic Quadrant for SIEM, marking a milestone two years after launching its security platform for enterprises.
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Securonix named SIEM Leader for sixth year in 2025 Gartner report

Fri, 17th Oct 2025
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Securonix has been named a Leader for the sixth consecutive year in Gartner's 2025 Magic Quadrant for SIEM, praised for its AI-driven security solutions.
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Server vs cloud: What every insurance broker needs to know about their technology choice

Fri, 17th Oct 2025
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Choosing between server and cloud software is crucial for insurance brokers seeking security, scalability and reliable access to client data anywhere.
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Documentary reveals human side of defending critical infrastructure

Fri, 17th Oct 2025
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Semperis's documentary, Midnight in the War Room, unveils the human stories behind defending vital infrastructure from global cyber threats.
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North Korean group uses blockchain to launch advanced malware

Fri, 17th Oct 2025
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A North Korean group has used blockchain-based EtherHiding to secretly deploy malware, targeting developers in tech and cryptocurrency sectors worldwide.
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Bitdefender unveils standalone PHASR security for global use

Fri, 17th Oct 2025
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Bitdefender launches standalone GravityZone PHASR, a proactive endpoint security tool blocking ransomware and LOTL attacks globally without altering existing setups.
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Australia ranks high in cyberattacks as AI fuels new risks

Fri, 17th Oct 2025
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Australia ranks tenth globally for cyberattack frequency, with AI fueling a rise in ransomware and extortion, Microsoft reports in its 2025 Digital Defence Review.
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Preparing for tomorrow's threats today: 3 human-centric cybersecurity trends every CIO needs to know

Fri, 17th Oct 2025
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Cyber threats surge with 31% more vulnerabilities in 2024; CIOs urged to prioritise human-centric strategies and AI-driven defences for stronger cybersecurity.
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Bitsight unveils AI tool to combat phishing & brand threats

Thu, 16th Oct 2025
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Bitsight launches Brand Intelligence, an AI tool to detect and swiftly tackle phishing and brand threats targeting companies and executives.
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Check Point earns recognition for real-time blockchain security

Thu, 16th Oct 2025
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Check Point secures a spot on Fast Company's Next Big Things in Tech 2025 for its real-time security solution safeguarding public blockchain platforms.
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SMEs urged to cut data & boost cyber defences as attacks rise

Thu, 16th Oct 2025
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SMEs in Australia and the UK face rising cyber threats; experts urge cutting data and boosting defences as attacks and costs escalate rapidly.