Insider threats stories
Australian firms face surge in AI cyber threats amid skill gaps
4 days ago
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malware
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firewalls
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ransomware
Australian firms report a sharp rise in AI-powered cyber attacks, with over half facing more complex threats amid cybersecurity skill shortages and limited budgets.
AvePoint boosts Elements Platform with security & efficiency tools
Last week
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ai security
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cybersecurity
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avepoint
AvePoint enhances its Elements Platform with new tools to boost security and streamline licence and storage management for managed service providers.
Exclusive: Logistics firms face rising OT cyber threats amid global tensions
Last week
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ransomware
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iot security
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advanced persistent threat protection
Cyber attacks on logistics OT systems are rising, risking $500K+ losses as nation states target supply chains for strategic disruption amid global tensions.
Varonis boosts ChatGPT Enterprise security with compliance tools
Last week
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data protection
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hybrid cloud
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cloud security
Varonis integrates its Data Security Platform with ChatGPT Enterprise to enhance data protection, compliance and monitoring for over 3 million business users.
SMBs overestimate cyber readiness as tools & AI uptake lag
This month
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pam
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advanced persistent threat protection
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risk & compliance
A global survey reveals 71% of SMBs feel cyber ready, yet only 22% use advanced defences, exposing a risky gap in actual security measures worldwide.
Third-party cyber breaches surge 25% in Europe’s top banks
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malware
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firewalls
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endpoint protection
Third-party cyber breaches at Europe’s top 100 banks surged 25% last year, exposing systemic weaknesses in their digital supply chains under rising regulation.
Agentic AI adoption rises in ANZ as firms boost security spend
This month
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malware
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digital transformation
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cloud security
All surveyed ANZ IT security leaders back agentic AI to tackle digital threats, with 36% using it now and 68% expected in two years.
AI agents to play key role in ANZ IT security, report finds
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malware
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cloud security
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phishing
AI agents are set to play a vital role in IT security as 36% of ANZ teams use them now, with adoption predicted to rise to 68% within two years.
How managed XDR boosts cyber security visibility for SMEs
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firewalls
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network security
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cloud security
Data#3 launches Managed XDR service, using AI and 24/7 monitoring to boost cyber security visibility for resource-limited SMEs.
Fortinet boosts workspace security suite with AI & new tools
This month
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malware
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uc
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firewalls
Fortinet launches AI-powered FortiMail Workspace Security suite to safeguard email, browsers, and collaboration tools amid rising hybrid work cyber threats.
AI agent adoption rises among IT security leaders in ANZ
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malware
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data protection
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cloud security
AI agent use among IT security leaders in Australia and New Zealand is set to nearly double from 36% to 68% within two years, driven by growing trust and data challenges.
Varonis launches unified identity protection platform
This month
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data protection
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pam
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mfa
Varonis has launched Identity Protection, a platform unifying data and identity security to combat insider threats and reduce access to sensitive data.
Infinigate secures Keepnet xHRM rights to counter vishing rise
This month
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phishing
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partner programmes
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email security
Infinigate has partnered with Keepnet to distribute human risk management tools across Europe amid rising threats.
Exabeam & Vectra AI partner to boost threat detection speed
Last month
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firewalls
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siem
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network security
Exabeam and Vectra AI have partnered to integrate their platforms, aiming to accelerate cyber threat detection and simplify security operations for organisations.
Exabeam partners with Vectra AI to boost cloud threat defence
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firewalls
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network security
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cloud security
Exabeam and Vectra AI have partnered to combine their platforms, enhancing threat detection and response across cloud environments with unified security operations.
BlackFog unveils AI update to detect dormant cyber attackers
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smartphones
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firewalls
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data protection
BlackFog updates its AI-powered platform to detect dormant cyber attackers by baseline activity, bolstering defences against advanced persistent and insider threats.
Businesses intensify efforts to secure data in cloud computing
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malware
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firewalls
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data protection
Businesses are boosting cloud security efforts as rising cloud adoption brings complex risks, requiring new strategies to protect sensitive data and maintain compliance.
Locka device automatically locks computers for better security
Thu, 1st May 2025
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data privacy
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cybersecurity
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insider threats
London's LOCKA, a wearable device, automatically locks Windows computers when users walk away, enhancing security and ensuring compliance in workplaces.
Forrester warns of deepfakes & AI extortion in 2025 threats
Wed, 30th Apr 2025
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ransomware
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phishing
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email security
Forrester's report reveals top cybersecurity threats in 2025, including regulatory upheavals, deepfakes, AI risks, insider threats, and GenAI-driven extortion.
Bugcrowd unveils crowdsourced red team to boost security
Tue, 29th Apr 2025
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devops
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apm
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cybersecurity
Bugcrowd launches Red Team as a Service, offering organisations worldwide access to ethical hackers simulating real-world cyber attacks for enhanced security testing.