Threat intelligence stories - Page 3

Palo Alto Networks has unveiled its new AI-powered Cortex Cloud platform, enhancing real-time security for cloud environments amid rising cybersecurity threats.

Kaspersky's report reveals Singapore faced over 21 million cyberattacks in 2024, ranking it 8th globally as a source of digital threats in Southeast Asia.

The Victorian Government has partnered with Sparx Solutions and ProcessUnity to enhance third-party risk management and bolster cybersecurity across its departments.

The US, UK, and Australia have imposed sanctions on Russian hosting provider Zservers, intensifying efforts to combat ransomware facilitated by the LockBit group.

Cybersecurity experts Dragos report that the manufacturing sector was the prime target for ransomware in Q4 2024, accounting for 424 out of over 600 attacks globally.

The National Cyber Security Centre has unveiled new guidelines for IoT manufacturers, while Akamai launches its Defenders' Guide 2025 to bolster cybersecurity.

DeepSeek, a Chinese AI startup, has surged to 3 million downloads in Australia, prompting concerns over data privacy, national security and misuse.

BeyondTrust has unveiled True Privilege, an AI-driven tool aimed at strengthening identity security by revealing hidden access paths in complex IT settings.

Verizon Business has appointed Mark Trumble as Head of Cybersecurity Sales for the Asia-Pacific region, bolstering its commitment to combat rising cyber threats.

Bitdefender has warned of a sophisticated cyber-espionage campaign by UAC-0063 targeting government entities across Central Asia and Europe, amid shifting geopolitical dynamics.

Avast has partnered with Ingram Micro to distribute its Small Business Solutions in New Zealand, enhancing cybersecurity options for local small firms.

AttackIQ has acquired DeepSurface to enhance its cybersecurity services, aiming to improve risk management and bolster protections against cyber threats.

Kaspersky has upgraded its Threat Lookup service with AI-driven summaries, enabling cybersecurity teams to efficiently gather data on threats and actors.

Sophos has acquired Secureworks for USD $859 million, solidifying its position as a top cybersecurity provider with enhanced comprehensive services.

Research from CloudSEK reveals a staggering rise in politically motivated hacktivist cyberattacks on India, with over 4,000 incidents reported in 2024.

Sophos has acquired Secureworks for USD $859 million, enhancing its Managed Detection and Response services for over 28,000 global organisations.

Arctic Wolf has acquired BlackBerry's Cylance to boost its Aurora platform, integrating advanced AI-driven security capabilities for enhanced endpoint protection.

Silobreaker has launched Tickets, a new AI-driven workflow management feature aimed at enhancing collaboration and efficiency for intelligence teams.

As 2025 approaches, businesses face an evolving cybersecurity landscape marked by geopolitical tensions and sophisticated cybercrime threats, demanding urgent strategies.

Tenable has confirmed its acquisition of Vulcan Cyber for an estimated USD $147 million, enhancing its Exposure Management platform with advanced capabilities.