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Veeam report finds 69% of firms hit by ransomware in past year
Malware

Veeam report finds 69% of firms hit by ransomware in past year

Nearly 69% of global firms, including Australian organisations, faced ransomware attacks in the past year, despite improved resilience efforts, says Veeam.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Thu, 24th Apr 2025

Global Stories

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Healthcare faces surge in cyberattacks & AI-driven threats
Application Security

Healthcare faces surge in cyberattacks & AI-driven threats

Healthcare organisations face a surge in cyberattacks and AI-driven threats, with 46% reporting increased attacks and only 29% feeling prepared for AI risks.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 6th Jun 2025
AI accelerates ransomware threat as attacks surge globally
Ransomware

AI accelerates ransomware threat as attacks surge globally

Ransomware attacks surged globally last year, with 69% of organisations breached and AI increasingly used to automate and intensify cyber threats.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 6th Jun 2025
Rapid7 Q1 2025 incident response findings
Malware

Rapid7 Q1 2025 incident response findings

Rapid7's Q1 2025 report reveals stolen credentials without MFA cause 56% of breaches, while manufacturing faces the highest threat from ransomware attacks.

By Christopher Boyd • 8 min read • Thu, 5th Jun 2025
Fake AI social media ads spread malware to millions globally
Malware

Fake AI social media ads spread malware to millions globally

Vietnam-linked hackers have used fake AI ads on Facebook and LinkedIn to spread malware to millions globally, stealing sensitive data from users.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Wed, 28th May 2025
Check Point to acquire Veriti Cybersecurity for threat exposure
Firewalls

Check Point to acquire Veriti Cybersecurity for threat exposure

Check Point is set to acquire Veriti Cybersecurity, enhancing its Infinity Platform with automated, pre-emptive threat exposure and mitigation across multi-vendor environments.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 28th May 2025
Immersive unveils new OT cybersecurity training for industry teams
Software-as-a-Service

Immersive unveils new OT cybersecurity training for industry teams

Immersive has launched a new SaaS cybersecurity training suite to help industrial teams tackle rising threats in operational technology environments.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 23rd May 2025
Organisations ramp up AI tool blocks to counter shadow AI risks
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Organisations ramp up AI tool blocks to counter shadow AI risks

Organisations are increasingly blocking access to generative AI tools, with DNSFilter halting over 60 million AI queries in March to curb shadow AI risks.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 22nd May 2025
Cynet launches next-gen AI threat detection, cuts false alarms
Semiconductors

Cynet launches next-gen AI threat detection, cuts false alarms

Cynet updates its AI-driven CyAI engine to cut false positives by 90%, boosting threat detection for MSPs and SMBs in cybersecurity.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 22nd May 2025
Kaspersky Endpoint Security achieves full marks in tampering test
Endpoint Protection

Kaspersky Endpoint Security achieves full marks in tampering test

Kaspersky Endpoint Security has achieved 100% tamper protection in AV-Comparatives' April 2025 test, proving its unrivalled resilience on Windows 11 systems.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Mon, 19th May 2025
Secure remote access: Securely connecting devices you don't own
Firewalls

Secure remote access: Securely connecting devices you don't own

Clientless zero-trust network access (ZTNA) offers a secure way for third parties to remotely manage IoT devices, preventing lateral cyber threats.

By Bruce Johnson • 5 min read • Tue, 6th May 2025
Cloud Security Alliance report urges new defences for cloud
DevOps

Cloud Security Alliance report urges new defences for cloud

The Cloud Security Alliance's 2025 report reveals repeated cloud security failures, urging firms to bolster identity controls and shared defence measures.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 2nd May 2025
Experts urge businesses to move beyond passwords for security
Multi-factor authentication

Experts urge businesses to move beyond passwords for security

On World Password Day, experts urge moving beyond strong passwords to layered security, including MFA and AI, as 79% of attacks now bypass malware.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 2nd May 2025
Silent Push unveils enhanced threat intelligence with Feed Scanner
Semiconductors

Silent Push unveils enhanced threat intelligence with Feed Scanner

Silent Push launches upgraded Threat Intelligence Management with Feed Scanner interface to boost enterprises' early cyber threat detection and response.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 30th Apr 2025
Password security evolves as regulations & threats intensify
Data Protection

Password security evolves as regulations & threats intensify

Organisations must advance password security with AI-driven methods and blockchain tech to meet tougher regulations and combat sophisticated cyber threats.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Tue, 29th Apr 2025

Stories from Other Regions

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SME CyberResilience aims to boost cyber defences for 2,000 firms
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

SME CyberResilience aims to boost cyber defences for 2,000 firms

ST Engineering and IMDA launch SME CyberResilience to provide 2,000 Singapore SMEs with free cyber threat scanning and expert guidance.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 28th May 2025
Exclusive: CyXcel urges UK firms to rethink supply chain risk
Ransomware

Exclusive: CyXcel urges UK firms to rethink supply chain risk

Cybercriminals target suppliers over UK firms, exploiting supply chain weaknesses as many companies remain dangerously unprepared, warns CyXcel's Ngaire Guzzetti.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Thu, 22nd May 2025