Cyber Threat stories
Public sector faces IT skills shortage amid rising cyber threats
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Australian public sector faces a growing IT skills shortage, complicating efforts to counter rising cyber threats amid rapid digital transformation.
Phishing attacks surge as criminals exploit trusted platforms in 2025
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Phishing attacks surged in 2025, with a 67% rise exploiting trusted platforms like Zoom and PayPal, and a 449% increase in phone-based vishing incidents targeting businesses.
Australian firms face surge in AI-driven ransomware attacks
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Two in five Australian firms faced ransomware attacks last year amid rising AI-driven cyber threats, with many paying ransoms exceeding USD $250,000.
Bitdefender unveils Security Data Lake to cut alert overload
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Bitdefender launches GravityZone Security Data Lake to unify security data, reducing alert overload and cutting costs for organisations facing growing cyber threats.
The cybersecurity imperative for smart factories
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As Asia Pacific factories adopt AI and IoT, cybersecurity becomes crucial amid rising ransomware, with 21% of global attacks targeting manufacturing.
Iran-linked cyber spies blend tactics to target US policy experts
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Iran-linked cyber spies have combined tactics from multiple hacking groups in a new phishing campaign targeting US experts on Iranian politics and the IRGC.
AI drives smarter, converged cybersecurity across New Zealand
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Nearly all large New Zealand firms now use AI in cybersecurity, shifting to smarter, automated defences amid growing cyber threats and evolving risks.
Exclusive: Google on AI-powered attacks & cyber threats in Australia
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AI-driven cyber threats are escalating in Australia, with criminals deploying deepfakes and malware that evolves to bypass security, warns Google's Andrew Aston.
New Zealand’s best in cybersecurity honoured at 2025 iSANZ Awards
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New Zealand’s top cybersecurity experts and organisations were honoured at the 2025 iSANZ Awards amid rising cybercrime losses of NZD $1.6 billion annually.
Barracuda unveils AI assistant to boost security team efficiency
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Barracuda Networks launches Barracuda Assistant, an AI tool boosting security teams’ efficiency amid rising cyberattack complexity and volume.
Australians warned over AI-driven scams ahead of Christmas sales
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Australians are urged to boost online security as AI-driven scams surge ahead of Christmas, with experts promoting multi-factor authentication and hardware keys.
Blackwired unveils AI-powered upgrades to predict cyber-attacks
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Blackwired launches AI-powered ThirdWatch upgrades to predict and prevent cyber-attacks, enhancing threat visualisation and intelligence for global businesses.
Check Point scores 99.59% in top firewall security report by NSS
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Check Point topped NSS Labs’ 2025 firewall report with a 99.59% security effectiveness score, leading in malware and exploit defence amid rising cyber threats.
Singapore rewards researchers with USD $250,000 for bug bounties
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Singapore’s Government Bug Bounty Programmemes, partnered with YesWeHack, rewarded cybersecurity researchers over USD $250,000 for uncovering system vulnerabilities.
Retailers hit by ransomware face higher USD $2 million demands
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Over half of retailers hit by ransomware have paid ransoms, with demands doubling to a median of USD $2 million, Sophos reports in its 2025 study.
Contrast Security integrates with Microsoft Sentinel for real-time app defence
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Contrast Security’s integration with Microsoft Sentinel delivers real-time application-layer threat detection, enhancing SOC teams’ response to complex attacks.
CrowdStrike expands Falcon with mission-ready agents for AI security
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CrowdStrike expands its Falcon platform with AI-driven mission-ready agents to boost security automation and empower analysts with strategic decision-making.
Cyber risk tops Pacific business concerns amid growing climate threat
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Cyber threats top concerns for Pacific businesses in 2025, as economic and climate risks rise, according to Aon's Global Risk Management Survey.
SquareX wins SINET16 Innovator Award for browser security
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SquareX wins the 2025 SINET16 Innovator Award for its pioneering browser security solution protecting organisations from advanced web-based cyber threats.
Cyber risks, regulation & talent shortages top 2025 concerns
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Australian businesses list cyber attacks, regulatory changes and talent shortages as top risks for 2025, per Aon’s global risk survey highlighting local challenges.