The Ultimate Guide to Malware

2026 · Australian Edition

Malware represents a broad category of malicious software designed to infiltrate, damage, or disrupt computer systems and networks. From ransomware that locks users out of their data to spyware that quietly steals information, malware continues to evolve in sophistication and reach. Our recent stories cover a wide range of malware threats impacting individuals, businesses, and critical infrastructure, illustrating the diverse strategies cybercriminals use to exploit vulnerabilities.

Delving into these stories provides readers with insights into how malware campaigns operate, the latest trends in attack vectors, and expert advice on defense mechanisms. Understanding malware not only alerts individuals and organisations to potential risks but also guides them in strengthening their digital security posture. Stay informed about the ever-changing malware landscape to better safeguard your data and systems from emerging cyber threats.

Australian Malware news
Analyst reports
Acronis boosts MSP security with new threat research
Canalys · Malware · Firewalls
Wed, 14th Jan 2026
SquareX warns browser flaws now key threat to firms
Gartner · Malware · Firewalls
Thu, 11th Dec 2025
ThreatBook unveils ATI for APAC cyber risk detection & insight
Gartner · Malware · SIEM
Thu, 2nd Oct 2025
Australian firms face surge in AI cyber threats amid skill gaps
IDC · Malware · Firewalls
Tue, 24th Jun 2025
Fortinet boosts workspace security suite with AI & new tools
Gartner · Malware · UC
Thu, 5th Jun 2025
Expert columns
Account Takeover (ATO) fraud: The hidden threat to your business and how to stop it
By Bobby Joseph of Melissa
3 days ago
Australia's cyberattack surge demands a new approach to data resilience
By Brett Chase of Cohesity
Last month
Securing the digital classroom: A layered cybersecurity approach for K-12 schools
By Asif Mujtaba of SonicWall
Last month
Solving the '3 AM Problem' with 24/7 cyber defence
By Sarah Wilkinson of SonicWall
Last month
SonicWall firewalls strengthen security for IoT era
By Tiju Cherian of SonicWall
Mon, 26th Jan 2026
SonicWall pushes unified automation for faster cyber defence
By Amelia Foss of SonicWall
Fri, 23rd Jan 2026
How identity verification could have stopped a $300M Crypto scam
By Edmund Ng of Melissa
Wed, 24th Dec 2025
Why agentic AI is the game-changer SOCs need
By Marc Caltabiano of Splunk
Wed, 17th Dec 2025
Infostealer attacks: How hackers steal data from companies
By Vakaris Noreika of NordStellar
Fri, 21st Nov 2025
10 cybersecurity tips to survive Cyber Monday
By Nicolas Montauban of Codific
Fri, 21st Nov 2025
Barracuda's frontline predictions 2026: The battle for reality and control in a world of agentic AI
By Rohit Aradhya of Barracuda
Fri, 21st Nov 2025
Defence wins Premierships: What sports teach us about cybersecurity
By Adam Khan of Barracuda
Fri, 21st Nov 2025
2026: The Year an Individual Operates Like a Nation-State
By Michael Freeman of Armis
Tue, 18th Nov 2025
The upsurge and threats of self-reproducing AI
By Debasish Mukherjee of SonicWall Inc.
Wed, 5th Nov 2025
Confronting the dark side of GenAI: Recommendations for business leaders, CISOs and security teams
By Adam Khan of Barracuda
Tue, 21st Oct 2025
Interviews
Commvault SHIFT New York outlines deeper cloud recovery
Discussing Cloud Services
Thu, 20th Nov 2025
Exclusive: Google's John Hultquist warns cyber attackers are getting younger & faster
Discussing Ransomware
Fri, 1st Aug 2025
Exclusive: Why cyber leaders must think like business leaders in APAC
Discussing Distributed Denial of Service
Thu, 12th Jun 2025
Recent news
Dell email mixes payment-style header with promos
About Financing
Today
Ransomware attacks surge 50% as industrial firms hit hardest
About Cyber Criminal
Yesterday
Bitdefender warns of AI 'vibeware' targeting India
About Cloud Services
Yesterday
AI-driven cyberattacks surge in Asia-Pacific, IBM warns
About Software-as-a-Service
Yesterday
Identity attacks dominate Expel's 2026 threat report
About Endpoint Protection
2 days ago
HP warns of AI-fuelled 'flat-pack' cyberattacks surge
About Unified Communications
3 days ago
OpenClaw AI assistant surge sparks major security fears
About Shadow IT
Last week
AI-driven cyber attacks now breach networks in minutes
About Firewalls
Last week
Google disrupts China-linked cyber espionage on telecoms
About Firewalls
Last week
Commvault, CrowdStrike link backups to Falcon SIEM
About Cloud Services
Last week
Polymorphic ransomware, shadow encryption hinder recovery
About Storage
Last week
GenAI misuse & ransomware drive surge in cyber attacks
About Government
Last week
Tenable warns of widening AI exposure gap in cloud
About Cloud Services
Last month
AI-driven phishing surge as Acronis warns MSPs at risk
About Ransomware
Last month
WatchGuard warns of surge in evasive, encrypted malware
About Cloud Services
Last month
Job moves
OPSWAT names Jan Miller CTO to lead new Technology Centre
Move at OPSWAT
Last month
New VP of engineering for Malwarebytes
Move at Malwarebytes
Wed, 18th Mar 2020
Malwarebytes stalwart promoted to chief product officer
Move at Malwarebytes
Tue, 10th Dec 2019
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