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TA585 identified as key threat actor using advanced malware tools
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

TA585 identified as key threat actor using advanced malware tools

Proofpoint identifies TA585 as a cyber threat actor managing end-to-end attacks, deploying advanced malware like MonsterV2 to target finance firms globally.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Tue, 21st Oct 2025
AI-powered ransomware & cybercrime booming across APJ region
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

AI-powered ransomware & cybercrime booming across APJ region

AI-driven ransomware attacks surge across Asia Pacific and Japan, with decentralised Chinese cybercrime marketplaces and eCrime services fueling the boom.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Tue, 21st Oct 2025
Confronting the dark side of GenAI: Recommendations for business leaders, CISOs and security teams
Malware

Confronting the dark side of GenAI: Recommendations for business leaders, CISOs and security teams

As malicious generative AI tools surge, businesses must bolster defences with strategic security measures to counter evolving AI-enabled cyber threats.

By Adam Khan • 7 min read • Tue, 21st Oct 2025
Radware enhances AI SOC Xpert for faster, broader threat defence
Firewalls

Radware enhances AI SOC Xpert for faster, broader threat defence

Radware upgrades AI SOC Xpert with agentic AI to speed up threat investigation and broaden defence across DDoS, bots, and application attacks in SOCs.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Tue, 21st Oct 2025
Rapid7 appoints Soumi Mukherjee as ANZ Sales Director to boost growth
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Rapid7 appoints Soumi Mukherjee as ANZ Sales Director to boost growth

Rapid7 has appointed Soumi Mukherjee as ANZ Sales Director to drive regional growth and help organisations tackle complex cybersecurity challenges.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Tue, 21st Oct 2025
Ransomware's business model reshapes costs as cybercrime hits USD $10.5 trillion
Ransomware

Ransomware's business model reshapes costs as cybercrime hits USD $10.5 trillion

Ransomware has evolved into a profit-centric business, driving cybercrime costs to USD $10.5 trillion and reshaping global cybersecurity risks and responses.

By Melania Watson • 6 min read • Tue, 21st Oct 2025
Why quantum threats demand our attention this Cybersecurity Month
Encryption

Why quantum threats demand our attention this Cybersecurity Month

As Cybersecurity Awareness Month highlights current risks, experts warn we must urgently prepare for quantum computing's looming threat to encryption security.

By Julian Fay • 3 min read • Mon, 20th Oct 2025
AI-powered phishing threats outpace business defences & SOC teams
Mobile Device Management

AI-powered phishing threats outpace business defences & SOC teams

Generative AI boosts phishing and smishing attacks, forcing businesses to rethink security as AI-driven threats outpace traditional defences and SOC teams.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 5 min read • Sat, 18th Oct 2025
Trend Vision One tops Forrester ranking for network security tools
Firewalls

Trend Vision One tops Forrester ranking for network security tools

Trend Micro's Trend Vision One leads Forrester's Network Analysis and Visibility ranking, excelling in threat detection and compliance monitoring.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 17th Oct 2025
Graylog named in 2025 Gartner Magic Quadrant for SIEM tools
Security Information and Event Management

Graylog named in 2025 Gartner Magic Quadrant for SIEM tools

Graylog has been recognised in the 2025 Gartner Magic Quadrant for SIEM, marking a milestone two years after launching its security platform for enterprises.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Fri, 17th Oct 2025
Securonix named SIEM Leader for sixth year in 2025 Gartner report
Security Information and Event Management

Securonix named SIEM Leader for sixth year in 2025 Gartner report

Securonix has been named a Leader for the sixth consecutive year in Gartner's 2025 Magic Quadrant for SIEM, praised for its AI-driven security solutions.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Fri, 17th Oct 2025
Documentary reveals human side of defending critical infrastructure
Ransomware

Documentary reveals human side of defending critical infrastructure

Semperis's documentary, Midnight in the War Room, unveils the human stories behind defending vital infrastructure from global cyber threats.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Fri, 17th Oct 2025
North Korean group uses blockchain to launch advanced malware
Malware

North Korean group uses blockchain to launch advanced malware

A North Korean group has used blockchain-based EtherHiding to secretly deploy malware, targeting developers in tech and cryptocurrency sectors worldwide.

By Melvin Hipolito • 5 min read • Fri, 17th Oct 2025
Bitdefender unveils standalone PHASR security for global use
Ransomware

Bitdefender unveils standalone PHASR security for global use

Bitdefender launches standalone GravityZone PHASR, a proactive endpoint security tool blocking ransomware and LOTL attacks globally without altering existing setups.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 17th Oct 2025

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Server vs cloud: What every insurance broker needs to know about their technology choice
Disaster Recovery

Server vs cloud: What every insurance broker needs to know about their technology choice

Choosing between server and cloud software is crucial for insurance brokers seeking security, scalability and reliable access to client data anywhere.

By Peter Waring • 6 min read • Fri, 17th Oct 2025
Australia ranks high in cyberattacks as AI fuels new risks
Malware

Australia ranks high in cyberattacks as AI fuels new risks

Australia ranks tenth globally for cyberattack frequency, with AI fueling a rise in ransomware and extortion, Microsoft reports in its 2025 Digital Defence Review.

By Melania Watson • 5 min read • Fri, 17th Oct 2025
Preparing for tomorrow's threats today: 3 human-centric cybersecurity trends every CIO needs to know
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Preparing for tomorrow's threats today: 3 human-centric cybersecurity trends every CIO needs to know

Cyber threats surge with 31% more vulnerabilities in 2024; CIOs urged to prioritise human-centric strategies and AI-driven defences for stronger cybersecurity.

By Rory Reynolds • 6 min read • Fri, 17th Oct 2025