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Exclusive: Garrett O'Hara on Mimecast's AI fight against cyber risk

Fri, 8th Aug 2025
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AI reshapes cyber defence, with firms battling human error and rising AI-driven attacks while leveraging predictive tools for threat detection and prevention.
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Emerging cyber threats for 2025 target healthcare & industry

Fri, 8th Aug 2025
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Emerging cyber threats in 2025, including AI-driven attacks and ransomware, target healthcare and industry, with breach costs soaring to USD $5.3 million.
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Malware complexity soars 127% as older defences miss threats

Fri, 8th Aug 2025
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Malware complexity has surged 127% as legacy defences miss threats, revealing one in fourteen 'safe' files was actually malicious, OPSWAT reports.
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Australian firms risk breaches as AI-driven threats outpace cyber readiness

Fri, 8th Aug 2025
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Accenture warns 97% of Australian firms lack readiness against AI-driven cyber threats, far exceeding the 90% global average, risking costly breaches and data loss.
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Gurucul launches AI-SOC Analyst to transform cybersecurity centres

Fri, 8th Aug 2025
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Gurucul launches AI-SOC Analyst to cut alert triage time by 83%, enhancing cybersecurity centres with AI-powered automation and human-led insight.
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SquareX launches open-source toolkits to defend browsers

Fri, 8th Aug 2025
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advanced persistent threat protection
SquareX launches two open-source toolkits to help security teams simulate and defend against browser-based attacks that evade traditional enterprise defences.
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Abnormal AI launches updated Microsoft 365 security solution

Thu, 7th Aug 2025
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Abnormal AI unveils an enhanced Security Posture Management solution, using AI to protect and prioritise risks in Microsoft 365 environments.
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Cricket-themed cybersecurity seminars tour five Australian cities

Thu, 7th Aug 2025
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ManageEngine's Shield NXG2025 cybersecurity seminars tour five Australian cricket stadiums this August, blending cricket themes with IAM and SIEM insights.
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Eightcap unveils AI SOC to cut cyber costs for small firms by 80%

Thu, 7th Aug 2025
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Eightcap's new AI-powered Eightswarm SOC cuts cyber threat detection time to under 50 seconds, slashing security costs for SMEs by up to 80%.
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AI-driven phishing & quishing attacks surge in Netcraft report

Thu, 7th Aug 2025
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Netcraft reports a surge in AI-driven phishing, quishing, and brand impersonation attacks, pushing firms to boost cyber defences before 2025.
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Pentera unveils AI web attack testing to boost cyber defences

Thu, 7th Aug 2025
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Pentera has launched AI-powered Web Attack Testing to help organisations better simulate cyber threats and enhance defences against evolving AI-driven attacks.
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Security budgets see slowest growth in five years, report finds

Thu, 7th Aug 2025
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Security budget growth slows to 4% in 2025, the lowest in five years, amid economic volatility and staffing challenges, says IANS Research report.
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Trend Micro debuts AI-powered digital twin for proactive security

Thu, 7th Aug 2025
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Trend Micro launches AI-powered Digital Twin technology to help enterprises predict and simulate cyber threats, enhancing security without risking production systems.
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KnowBe4's AI tools help credit union cut phishing risk to 1%

Thu, 7th Aug 2025
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First Community Credit Union cut its phishing risk to 1% using KnowBe4's AI-driven HRM+ platform, enhancing security with smarter, data-led defences.
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CrowdStrike launches AI detection engine to catch stealthy threats

Thu, 7th Aug 2025
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CrowdStrike launches Signal, an AI-driven detection engine that spots stealthy cyber threats by analysing behavioural deviations in real time, improving early threat response.
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Semperis launches tool to secure AD service accounts

Wed, 6th Aug 2025
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Semperis launches Service Account Protection Essential to help organisations monitor and secure Active Directory and Entra ID service accounts against cyber threats.
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CrowdStrike unveils AI-driven updates to Falcon threat intelligence

Wed, 6th Aug 2025
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CrowdStrike launches AI-powered Falcon Adversary Intelligence, offering real-time, personalised threat insights to enhance detection and response in security centres.
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Claroty & Google unite to boost OT & IT threat response

Wed, 6th Aug 2025
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Claroty partners with Google Security Operations to enhance threat detection and response across IT and operational technology environments.
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Arctic Wolf expands Aurora with new security tech integrations

Wed, 6th Aug 2025
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Arctic Wolf boosts its Aurora Platform with new integrations for Microsoft, Oracle, OneLogin, and CyberArk to enhance enterprise security and adaptability.
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Rubrik & Sophos launch advanced Microsoft 365 resilience tool

Wed, 6th Aug 2025
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Rubrik and Sophos launch a new Microsoft 365 backup and recovery tool integrated into Sophos Central, enhancing cyber resilience for MDR customers.