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Cyware & Microsoft partner to streamline threat intelligence sharing
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Cyware & Microsoft partner to streamline threat intelligence sharing

Cyware partners with Microsoft to enable seamless bi-directional threat intelligence sharing between Cyware and Microsoft Sentinel, enhancing security operations.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 23rd 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
Bitdefender expands cybersecurity partnership with Ferrari F1 team
Data Protection

Bitdefender expands cybersecurity partnership with Ferrari F1 team

Bitdefender has extended its partnership with Ferrari F1, boosting cybersecurity support and brand visibility on Ferrari's racing cars this season.

By Melvin Hipolito • 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
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
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
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
Veeam Data Cloud launch empowers MSPs with unified SaaS tools
Virtualisation

Veeam Data Cloud launch empowers MSPs with unified SaaS tools

Veeam launches Data Cloud for MSPs, offering a unified SaaS platform that streamlines data protection across Microsoft 365 and other workloads globally.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Thu, 16th Oct 2025
Bitsight unveils AI tool to combat phishing & brand threats
Phishing

Bitsight unveils AI tool to combat phishing & brand threats

Bitsight launches Brand Intelligence, an AI tool to detect and swiftly tackle phishing and brand threats targeting companies and executives.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 16th Oct 2025
Bitdefender launches GravityZone PHASR endpoint security globally
Ransomware

Bitdefender launches GravityZone PHASR endpoint security globally

Bitdefender has launched GravityZone PHASR globally, a standalone endpoint security system using behaviour-based defence to prevent ransomware and LOTL attacks.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Thu, 16th Oct 2025
F5 breach exposes BIG-IP code & secrets, raising global risk
Cloud Security

F5 breach exposes BIG-IP code & secrets, raising global risk

F5 has suffered a major breach exposing BIG-IP source code and security flaws, raising global risks amid limited evidence of exploitation so far.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Thu, 16th 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
APAC firms to boost threat intelligence spend, embrace AI by 2026
Digital Transformation

APAC firms to boost threat intelligence spend, embrace AI by 2026

By 2026, 79% of Asia Pacific firms plan to boost threat intelligence spending and adopt AI to tackle rising cyber threats and regulatory demands.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Wed, 15th Oct 2025

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Whisper 2FA phishing kit targets Microsoft 365 users in Australia
Firewalls

Whisper 2FA phishing kit targets Microsoft 365 users in Australia

Whisper 2FA phishing kit targets Microsoft 365 users in Australia, employing advanced MFA interception and anti-analysis techniques in nearly one million attacks last month.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Thu, 16th Oct 2025