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Exabeam Nova unveils AI agent to empower CISOs with insights
Semiconductors

Exabeam Nova unveils AI agent to empower CISOs with insights

Exabeam launches its AI-powered Nova Advisor Agent to help CISOs turn complex security data into strategic insights for board-level presentations.

By Melvin Hipolito • 5 min read • Wed, 2nd Jul 2025
LevelBlue to acquire Trustwave, creating top global cyber giant
DevOps

LevelBlue to acquire Trustwave, creating top global cyber giant

LevelBlue will acquire Trustwave, creating the world's largest pure-play managed security services provider with enhanced global cybersecurity capabilities.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Wed, 2nd Jul 2025
AI agents revolutionise business & cybersecurity with automation
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

AI agents revolutionise business & cybersecurity with automation

AI agents are transforming business and cybersecurity by automating tasks, reducing response times, and enhancing threat detection with human oversight.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Tue, 1st Jul 2025
Most firms unprepared for rising supply chain cyber threats
Ransomware

Most firms unprepared for rising supply chain cyber threats

A SecurityScorecard survey reveals 88% of cybersecurity leaders worry about supply chain risks, yet most firms lack effective active defence measures.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Thu, 26th Jun 2025
Barracuda launches managed vulnerability security for stronger cyber resilience
Firewalls

Barracuda launches managed vulnerability security for stronger cyber resilience

Barracuda Networks launches Managed Vulnerability Security to enhance cyber defence, offering end-to-end scanning and expert-led remediation across IT environments.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Thu, 26th Jun 2025
Cybercrime surge hits technology sector as AI & supply chain attacks rise
Ransomware

Cybercrime surge hits technology sector as AI & supply chain attacks rise

Cybercriminals increasingly target tech firms using AI, supply chain attacks, and stolen credentials, with ransomware surging 10% weekly worldwide, says Trustwave.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Thu, 26th Jun 2025
ANZ organisations see high engagement with sophisticated email scams
Email Security

ANZ organisations see high engagement with sophisticated email scams

ANZ organisations face high engagement with business and vendor email compromise scams, with low reporting rates highlighting a growing cybersecurity risk.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 26th Jun 2025
The lost art of writing things down
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

The lost art of writing things down

In cybersecurity and coding, slowing down to write ideas by hand fosters deeper thinking and clarity, countering today's rush for AI-driven automation.

By Javvad Malik • 6 min read • Tue, 24th Jun 2025
World's largest data breach exposes 16 billion credentials
Biometrics

World's largest data breach exposes 16 billion credentials

A massive data breach exposing 16 billion credentials from major firms and government services signals severe global digital security flaws.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Sat, 21st Jun 2025
Bitdefender to acquire Mesh, enhancing email security platform
Data Protection

Bitdefender to acquire Mesh, enhancing email security platform

Bitdefender to acquire global email security firm Mesh, integrating its technology to boost protection against email threats in 2024.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 19th Jun 2025

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Proofpoint links TA829 & UNK_GreenSec in cybercrime overlap
Ransomware

Proofpoint links TA829 & UNK_GreenSec in cybercrime overlap

Proofpoint uncovers significant overlap between cybercrime groups TA829 and UNK_GreenSec, blending Russian espionage with ransomware attacks globally.

By Melvin Hipolito • 5 min read • Tue, 1st Jul 2025
UK firms pay higher ransoms as recovery costs from attacks rise
Firewalls

UK firms pay higher ransoms as recovery costs from attacks rise

UK firms pay higher ransoms amid rising recovery costs from ransomware attacks, with 54% choosing to pay and median payouts at USD $1 million, Sophos reports.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 4 min read • Sat, 28th Jun 2025
Australian firms face surge in AI cyber threats amid skill gaps
Malware

Australian firms face surge in AI cyber threats amid skill gaps

Australian firms report a sharp rise in AI-powered cyber attacks, with over half facing more complex threats amid cybersecurity skill shortages and limited budgets.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Tue, 24th Jun 2025
Cybersecurity on alert as Iran shifts to disruptive digital attacks
Malware

Cybersecurity on alert as Iran shifts to disruptive digital attacks

Iranian cyber attacks shift towards causing disruption and political damage following Israeli strikes, raising cybersecurity alarms.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Tue, 24th Jun 2025
What CISOs wish PR teams knew
Data Protection

What CISOs wish PR teams knew

CISOs urge PR teams to prioritise accuracy over speed in breach communications and to understand cybersecurity basics for better crisis cooperation.

By Christopher Zahn • 4 min read • Mon, 23rd Jun 2025
Cyber experts urge SMEs to adopt risk tools amid rising threats
Data Protection

Cyber experts urge SMEs to adopt risk tools amid rising threats

Cyber experts warn that most Philippine SMEs lack cyber risk assessments, urging them to adopt tools like Nozomi Networks amid rising threats and costly breaches.

By Sean Mitchell • 7 min read • Fri, 20th Jun 2025
Chain IQ breach exposes UBS, Pictet & others to cyber risks
Supply Chain

Chain IQ breach exposes UBS, Pictet & others to cyber risks

A cyberattack on Chain IQ has exposed sensitive data of UBS, Pictet and Implenia employees, spotlighting risks in third-party cybersecurity across sectors.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 19th Jun 2025
Qodea partners with Wiz to strengthen cloud & AI security services
Data Analytics

Qodea partners with Wiz to strengthen cloud & AI security services

Qodea has partnered with Wiz to enhance cloud and AI security services, offering enterprise customers improved threat assessments, training, and managed security.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 18th Jun 2025