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BeyondTrust expands identity security insights to Australia
Hybrid Cloud

BeyondTrust expands identity security insights to Australia

BeyondTrust brings identity security insights to Australia with local hosting as regulators intensify scrutiny of machine identities and AI access.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Last week

Global Stories

Enterprise security stories

Microsoft reports 8.3bn phishing threats as QR codes surge
Multi-factor authentication

Microsoft reports 8.3bn phishing threats as QR codes surge

Microsoft says QR code phishing has surged as its systems logged 8.3 billion email threats in Q1, alongside 10.7 million BEC attacks.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • 6 days ago
State actors target defence suppliers in long game
Firewalls

State actors target defence suppliers in long game

Nation-state hackers are quietly mapping defence suppliers months before attacks, with small contractors and edge devices emerging as key weak points.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 5 min read • 6 days ago
World Password Day faces calls to move beyond passwords
Data Protection

World Password Day faces calls to move beyond passwords

Cybersecurity leaders urge organisations to move beyond passwords as AI agents, phishing and credential theft expose the limits of static access controls.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • 6 days ago
AI cyber confidence outpaces testing readiness, study finds
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

AI cyber confidence outpaces testing readiness, study finds

Security leaders' confidence in AI cyber defences far exceeds readiness, with SimSpace finding many test infrequently before deployment.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • 6 days ago
Identity stays top attack surface as threats broaden
Malware

Identity stays top attack surface as threats broaden

Identity remains the top attack surface as Expel records rising endpoint and cloud incidents, with Microsoft Teams phishing and AI lures gaining ground.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • 6 days ago
KnowBe4 finds 86% of phishing attacks now AI-driven
Unified Communications

KnowBe4 finds 86% of phishing attacks now AI-driven

KnowBe4 says AI-driven phishing is spreading into Microsoft Teams and calendar invites as attackers exploit trusted workplace channels.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • 6 days ago
Yubico well-prepared for post-quantum computing threats
Data Protection

Yubico well-prepared for post-quantum computing threats

Yubico says Australia is already preparing for quantum-era cyber risks as the firm readies a post-quantum device for release next year.

By David Shilovsky • 4 min read • Last week
Outtake launches Recon Agent to trace AI attacks early
Firewalls

Outtake launches Recon Agent to trace AI attacks early

Outtake launches Recon Agent and an eight-stage AI attack framework, with USD $40 million backing to spot identity threats earlier.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Last week
Intruder launches AI pentesting for faster validation
DevOps

Intruder launches AI pentesting for faster validation

Intruder's new AI Pentesting tool aims to validate scanner findings in minutes, easing pressure on security teams facing faster-moving threats.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Last week
Forward Edge-AI names Dionis Taveras as sales chief
Firewalls

Forward Edge-AI names Dionis Taveras as sales chief

Forward Edge-AI hires Dionis Taveras as Senior Vice President, Sales and Channel Partners, to expand alliances and push quantum-resistant products.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last week
Keeper Security launches Agent Kit for AI coding agents
Virtualisation

Keeper Security launches Agent Kit for AI coding agents

Keeper Security launches Agent Kit to let AI coding assistants handle secrets and admin tasks without exposing credentials in chat logs.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Last week
OpenAI & Yubico launch phishing-resistant YubiKeys
Data Protection

OpenAI & Yubico launch phishing-resistant YubiKeys

OpenAI and Yubico launch branded YubiKey two-pack for ChatGPT users, aiming to curb phishing and secure high-risk accounts.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Last week
TrendAI deepens Anthropic tie-up with Claude Opus 4.7
Cloud Security

TrendAI deepens Anthropic tie-up with Claude Opus 4.7

TrendAI broadens Anthropic collaboration, using Claude Opus 4.7 to spot exploitable flaws faster and help security teams prioritise real-world risk.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Last week

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Enterprise security stories

Okta finds AI agent governance lags enterprise adoption
Data Protection

Okta finds AI agent governance lags enterprise adoption

Most firms lack AI agent governance despite rapid adoption, Okta says, as EMEA businesses face rising pressure to tighten identity controls.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last week
UK cyber survey shows stagnant breach preparedness
Data Protection

UK cyber survey shows stagnant breach preparedness

UK cyber survey prompts warnings over stagnant breach preparedness as phishing, supplier risks and weak training leave smaller firms exposed.

By Shannon Williams • 5 min read • Last week
Vehere appoints Somnath Banerjee to senior support role
Firewalls

Vehere appoints Somnath Banerjee to senior support role

Vehere names Somnath Banerjee Director of Customer Support and Professional Services as it seeks to boost delivery for enterprise security clients.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last week