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Two in five devices still use Windows 10 as support nears end
Human Capital Management

Two in five devices still use Windows 10 as support nears end

Over 40% of devices globally, including 38% in Australia, still run Windows 10 as Microsoft support ends in mid-October, raising cybersecurity risks.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Wed, 8th Oct 2025
Acronis & CyberCert partner to streamline SMB cybersecurity
Endpoint Protection

Acronis & CyberCert partner to streamline SMB cybersecurity

Acronis teams up with CyberCert to help Australian MSPs streamline SMB cybersecurity certification via a unified platform meeting SMB1001 standards.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 2nd Oct 2025

Global Stories

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Rapid7 adds AI risk summaries to Command Platform for faster response
Risk & Compliance

Rapid7 adds AI risk summaries to Command Platform for faster response

Rapid7 has added AI-generated risk summaries to its Command Platform, helping security teams speed up prioritisation and remediation of vulnerabilities.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Thu, 30th Oct 2025
APAC records highest network attack levels globally in WatchGuard report
Malware

APAC records highest network attack levels globally in WatchGuard report

WatchGuard reports a 40% rise in evasive malware hidden in encrypted traffic, with 70% of threats now using TLS to avoid detection in Q2 2025.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Wed, 22nd Oct 2025
Qualys upgrades ETM platform with AI identity & threat tools
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Qualys upgrades ETM platform with AI identity & threat tools

Qualys upgrades its Enterprise TruRisk Management platform with AI-driven identity security, threat prioritisation, and exploit validation to tackle complex cyber risks.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Thu, 16th Oct 2025
October Patch Tuesday reveals 172 Vulnerabilities
Hyperscale

October Patch Tuesday reveals 172 Vulnerabilities

Microsoft releases October Patch Tuesday fixing 172 vulnerabilities, including six zero-days and final security updates for Windows 10 and Office 2016-2019.

By Adam Barnett • 8 min read • Wed, 15th Oct 2025
Microsoft to end Windows 10 support, firms urged to migrate soon
Data Protection

Microsoft to end Windows 10 support, firms urged to migrate soon

Microsoft will end Windows 10 support on 14 October 2025, urging firms to migrate soon as security updates and technical support will cease.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Mon, 13th Oct 2025
CL0P hackers exploited Oracle EBS zero-day for data extortion
Firewalls

CL0P hackers exploited Oracle EBS zero-day for data extortion

Hackers linked to CL0P exploited an Oracle E-Business Suite zero-day from July 2025, stealing data and extorting dozens of organisations worldwide.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Fri, 10th Oct 2025
Ransomware surge in Q3 2025 as new alliances target more sectors
Ransomware

Ransomware surge in Q3 2025 as new alliances target more sectors

Ransomware attacks hit a record in Q3 2025 as new alliances broaden targets to sectors like healthcare and critical infrastructure worldwide.

By Shannon Williams • 5 min read • Thu, 9th Oct 2025
Oracle issues urgent patch as Cl0p exploits suite flaw for attacks
Ransomware

Oracle issues urgent patch as Cl0p exploits suite flaw for attacks

Oracle has issued an urgent patch for a critical flaw in its E-Business Suite, exploited by the Cl0p ransomware group using advanced social engineering tactics.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Wed, 8th Oct 2025
Acronis True Image 2026 launches with built-in patch management
Data Protection

Acronis True Image 2026 launches with built-in patch management

Acronis True Image 2026 launches with built-in patch management, combining backup and advanced cyber defence for up to five PCs and unlimited mobiles.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 7th Oct 2025
Tenable exposes Gemini Trifecta flaws risking user data theft
Cloud Security

Tenable exposes Gemini Trifecta flaws risking user data theft

Tenable exposed three critical flaws in Google's Gemini suite enabling unseen theft of sensitive user data, now patched by Google to prevent exploitation.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Thu, 2nd Oct 2025
Critical Gemini flaws exposed risks of AI-enabled data theft
Data Protection

Critical Gemini flaws exposed risks of AI-enabled data theft

Researchers uncovered three critical flaws in Google's Gemini AI that risked sensitive data theft by exploiting AI platform behaviour, now fixed by Google.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 2nd Oct 2025
Broadcom patches VMware zero-day exploited for nearly a year
Cloud Security

Broadcom patches VMware zero-day exploited for nearly a year

Broadcom patches a VMware zero-day flaw exploited for nearly a year, allowing attackers root access to virtual machines in certain configurations.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Thu, 2nd Oct 2025
CrowdStrike launches AI-powered risk-based patching for Falcon
Digital Transformation

CrowdStrike launches AI-powered risk-based patching for Falcon

CrowdStrike unveils Falcon for IT Risk-based Patching, an AI-driven platform uniting cybersecurity and IT teams to speed up vulnerability fixes safely and efficiently.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Thu, 18th Sep 2025

Stories from Other Regions

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Assurix launches real-time trustmark for MSPs with live checks
Supply Chain

Assurix launches real-time trustmark for MSPs with live checks

Assurix launches a real-time trustmark for MSPs, enabling continuous verification of security and service standards via live operational data integrations.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Wed, 8th Oct 2025
Cyber Security Awareness Month
Ransomware

Cyber Security Awareness Month

October's Cyber Security Awareness Month urges UK businesses to strengthen defences amid rising attacks impacting major brands and risking £300m losses.

By Martin Jakobsen • 4 min read • Wed, 1st Oct 2025