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Cyber Threat stories - Page 24

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Block ransomware proliferation and easily restore files with AI in Google Drive

Wed, 1st Oct 2025
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Google Drive for desktop now uses AI to detect ransomware, halt file syncing, and help users quickly restore files to prevent data loss and disruption.
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Gemini security flaws exposed millions to silent data breaches

Wed, 1st Oct 2025
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Security flaws in Google's Gemini AI exposed millions to unseen data breaches by enabling attackers to manipulate logs, search history and browsing tools.
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Detour Dog exploits DNS to target 30,000 sites with covert malware

Wed, 1st Oct 2025
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Threat group Detour Dog has exploited DNS to covertly infect over 30,000 websites since 2020, shifting from scam redirects to malware delivery via server-side attacks.
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Hack The Box unveils Threat Range to boost SOC team resilience

Wed, 1st Oct 2025
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Hack The Box launches Threat Range, a team-focused cyber incident simulation platform to enhance SOC resilience against AI-driven cyber threats and complex attacks.
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Australian firms cut cyber training despite rising threat levels

Wed, 1st Oct 2025
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Despite rising cyber threats and staff shortages, fewer Australian firms train non-security staff for cybersecurity, risking resilience amid growing attacks.
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Macquarie Telecom, Netskope unite to boost AI security in Australia

Wed, 1st Oct 2025
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Macquarie Telecom and Netskope partner to offer integrated AI, cloud, and network security, helping Australian firms tackle rising cyber threats and compliance demands.
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Illumio integrates with Microsoft Sentinel to boost AI security

Wed, 1st Oct 2025
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Illumio's AI-driven security platform is deployed at Microsoft and integrated into Microsoft Sentinel, enhancing threat detection and containment in complex networks.
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Microsoft unveils unified AI security platform to counter threats

Wed, 1st Oct 2025
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Microsoft launches a unified AI-driven security platform, integrating tools like Sentinel and Security Copilot to enhance cyber threat response in organisations.
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Australia's cyber security landscape is changing - here's what businesses think

Wed, 1st Oct 2025
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Australian businesses face a cyber security 'perfect storm' in 2025 as AI, stricter rules and smarter attacks reshape risk and defence strategies.
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Australians lag in AI-era cyber security as phishing surges

Tue, 30th Sep 2025
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A Yubico survey reveals Australians lag in cybersecurity, with 46% falling prey to AI-enhanced phishing and low adoption of multi-factor authentication at work and home.
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Experts call for people-centred cyber resilience & data focus

Tue, 30th Sep 2025
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Experts urge a people-centred approach to cyber resilience, focusing on human behaviour, layered defences, and robust data governance amid evolving threats.
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Leaders urge a cyber safe culture as AI & threats evolve

Tue, 30th Sep 2025
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Industry leaders call for a cyber safe culture as AI advances and identity-based attacks rise, urging collaboration and vigilance across all organisations.
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Identity security & data visibility key for cyber resilience

Tue, 30th Sep 2025
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Experts stress that identity security and unified data visibility are crucial to boosting cyber resilience amid rising AI and machine identity risks in 2025.
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Check Point & Wiz unveil unified cloud security with real-time AI

Tue, 30th Sep 2025
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Check Point and Wiz launch a global, integrated cloud security solution combining real-time AI detection and prevention to tackle growing risks in dynamic environments.
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The missing layer in cybersecurity: Business context

Mon, 29th Sep 2025
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Despite rising cybersecurity investment, many firms lack business context, leaving them vulnerable to costly operational disruption and financial losses from cyber incidents.
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WatchGuard launches FireCloud Total Access for Zero Trust SASE

Fri, 26th Sep 2025
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WatchGuard launches FireCloud Total Access, a hybrid SASE service offering Zero Trust security for MSPs and IT teams to protect remote and hybrid workforces.
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Illumio Insights joins Microsoft Marketplace to boost AI security

Fri, 26th Sep 2025
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Illumio Insights has joined Microsoft Marketplace to enhance AI-driven security, offering advanced threat detection for hybrid and multi-cloud environments.
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Australian organisations urged to upgrade legacy tech for cyber safety

Fri, 26th Sep 2025
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Australian organisations are urged to upgrade legacy technology amid rising cyber threats, with vulnerability in outdated systems and supply chains a key concern.
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KnowBe4 top in security awareness & incident response in G2 report

Fri, 26th Sep 2025
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KnowBe4 retains its top spot in the G2 Grid Fall 2025 Report, leading in Security Awareness Training and Incident Response for multiple years.
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Breakout time drops as new attacker tactics surge in cyber threat space

Thu, 25th Sep 2025
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ReliaQuest reports cyber attackers cut breakout time to 18 minutes, with surging threats from Oyster malware and rising abuse of USB and IP-KVM devices.