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Cyber Threat stories - Page 25

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Infotrust unifies cyber security & IT services nationwide

Thu, 25th Sep 2025
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Infotrust unites Spirit Technologies and Infotrust services to offer nationwide cyber security and IT support, backed by 250+ experts and a 24/7 Australian SOC.
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Barracuda warns of surge in advanced OAuth phishing

Thu, 25th Sep 2025
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Barracuda warns of a surge in advanced OAuth phishing attacks exploiting Microsoft 365 and other platforms to steal access tokens and bypass multifactor authentication.
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AI-driven cyber threats rise as human error & outdated systems persist

Thu, 25th Sep 2025
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AI-driven cyber threats in Australia have doubled, with human error and outdated systems leaving critical infrastructure vulnerable to attacks in 2025.
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Microsoft details AI-powered defences against novel SVG phishing

Thu, 25th Sep 2025
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Microsoft details how its AI-driven tools detected and blocked a sophisticated SVG phishing campaign that mimicked PDFs and used AI-generated code.
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Manufacturers ramp up cyber resilience as AI threats intensify

Thu, 25th Sep 2025
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Manufacturers are boosting cyber resilience amid rising AI-driven threats, but only a third feel prepared for attacks like deepfakes and synthetic identities.
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Splunk partners with ASD to boost cyber intelligence sharing

Thu, 25th Sep 2025
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Splunk teams with Australian Signals Directorate to integrate cyber intelligence sharing, aiding government and private sectors in boosting cybersecurity and compliance.
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KnowBe4 & Carahsoft partner to boost public sector cyber defences

Thu, 25th Sep 2025
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KnowBe4 partners with Carahsoft to enhance public sector cybersecurity by offering AI-driven human risk management via Carahsoft's reseller network and NASA SEWP V contract.
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Rohit Ghai named Chief Executive Officer as Barracuda enters new era

Wed, 24th Sep 2025
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Barracuda appoints Rohit Ghai as CEO, ushering a new era after Hatem Naguib's tenure marked by growth and innovation in cybersecurity.
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Teens charged in SCATTERED SPIDER cyber attacks as experts warn of ongoing risks

Wed, 24th Sep 2025
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Two UK teenagers linked to SCATTERED SPIDER have been charged for cyberattacks disrupting Transport for London, amid ongoing global cyber threats.
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Astra launches platform to combat API threats & shadow APIs

Wed, 24th Sep 2025
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Astra Security has launched a new platform to identify and secure undocumented and shadow APIs, tackling rising threats from unmonitored digital interfaces.
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AppOmni & Cribl boost SaaS security & data control against new threats

Wed, 24th Sep 2025
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AppOmni and Cribl join forces to enhance SaaS security, offering improved visibility and data control to counter evolving cyber threats like UNC6395 attacks.
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Check Point launches local cloud security for Aussie compliance

Wed, 24th Sep 2025
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Check Point launches Australia-based cloud security for Harmony SASE and CloudGuard WAF, ensuring compliance with local data privacy laws and boosting performance.
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BeyondTrust appoints Felix Gaehtgens as Vice President of Product Strategy

Wed, 24th Sep 2025
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BeyondTrust has named former Gartner analyst Felix Gaehtgens as VP of Product Strategy to lead innovation in identity and access management.
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Gregory Webb named Chief Executive Officer at HITRUST

Wed, 24th Sep 2025
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Gregory Webb has been appointed CEO of HITRUST, succeeding founder Daniel Nutkis, who will become Executive Chairman, ensuring leadership continuity.
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Dragos unveils Platform 3.0 with AI tools for OT cyber defence

Wed, 24th Sep 2025
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Dragos launches Platform 3.0, featuring AI tools and Insights Hub to boost rapid cyber defence for industrial operational technology environments.
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Rising SAT budgets fail to curb workplace security incidents

Wed, 24th Sep 2025
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Despite rising SAT budgets, 94% of US organisations report increased workplace security incidents linked to human error, reveals a Huntress report.
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Experts warn on risks and readiness ahead of World Quantum Day

Tue, 23rd Sep 2025
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Quantum computing's rise promises breakthroughs but threatens current encryption, urging urgent adoption of post-quantum security by businesses worldwide.
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Acronis & Seagate launch secure archival storage for MSPs

Mon, 22nd Sep 2025
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Seagate and Acronis have partnered to offer MSPs secure, scalable archival storage with predictable costs, addressing rising data growth and compliance needs.
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DXC, S5 & NCS among top Check Point partners in Asia Pacific

Mon, 22nd Sep 2025
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Check Point named DXC Technology Top Partner of the Year and S5 Technology Workspace Security Partner in its 2025 Asia Pacific regional awards.
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Exclusive: Garland Technology on safeguarding critical infrastructure

Mon, 22nd Sep 2025
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Critical infrastructure in Asia-Pacific faces rising cyber threats as organisations tackle complex IT-OT divides and adopt AI for enhanced security visibility.