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Retail ransomware attacks surge 40% as Safepay tops threats
Ransomware

Retail ransomware attacks surge 40% as Safepay tops threats

Ransomware attacks on retail surged 40% in May, with Safepay emerging as the top threat actor amid shifting cyber risks globally, NCC Group warns.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 26th Jun 2025
BackBox 8.0 automates hybrid network security & compliance
Firewalls

BackBox 8.0 automates hybrid network security & compliance

BackBox 8.0 unifies and automates security and compliance across hybrid networks, helping firms manage on-premise and cloud assets with a single dashboard.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Thu, 26th Jun 2025
Gigamon launches AI tools to boost hybrid cloud security
Firewalls

Gigamon launches AI tools to boost hybrid cloud security

Gigamon unveils AI tools to enhance hybrid cloud security with real-time monitoring of AI traffic and a GenAI assistant for simplified network management.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 26th Jun 2025
Fiji partners with Borderless CS to boost cybersecurity governance
Semiconductors

Fiji partners with Borderless CS to boost cybersecurity governance

Fiji partners with Borderless CS to enhance cybersecurity governance and strengthen digital resilience through strategic talks on national frameworks and education.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Wed, 25th Jun 2025
HPE & Veeam expand partnership for hybrid cloud resilience
Virtualisation

HPE & Veeam expand partnership for hybrid cloud resilience

HPE and Veeam have expanded their partnership to enhance hybrid cloud data resilience with integrated backup, migration, and cyber threat readiness solutions.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Wed, 25th Jun 2025
BeyondTrust & AWS partner to boost cloud identity security
Data Protection

BeyondTrust & AWS partner to boost cloud identity security

BeyondTrust and AWS have teamed up in a multi-year deal to enhance cloud identity security, offering integrated solutions for safer hybrid cloud adoption.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Wed, 25th Jun 2025
FIRST launches CORE Fund to boost global cyber response skills
Firewalls

FIRST launches CORE Fund to boost global cyber response skills

FIRST, with Fortinet's support, launches CORE Fund to boost cybersecurity incident response in under-resourced regions globally, starting in Africa and the Caribbean.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Tue, 24th Jun 2025
Outpost24 identifies key OAuth risks & best practice solutions
Application Security

Outpost24 identifies key OAuth risks & best practice solutions

Outpost24 reveals seven common OAuth risks and offers best practices to help organisations prevent unauthorised access and data breaches through better token security.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 5 min read • Sat, 21st Jun 2025
Ecommpay launches free pack to boost eCommerce accessibility
Customer Experience

Ecommpay launches free pack to boost eCommerce accessibility

Ecommpay has launched a free Accessibility Pack to help eCommerce merchants improve website accessibility and boost inclusivity in online shopping.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Fri, 20th Jun 2025

Stories from Other Regions

Best Practice stories

AI adoption in Europe outpaces workplace policies & training
AI Security

AI adoption in Europe outpaces workplace policies & training

AI use in European workplaces surges with 83% adoption, yet just 31% have formal policies, raising concerns over security and ethical risks.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 26th Jun 2025
UK firms face rising ransomware costs but recover faster
Firewalls

UK firms face rising ransomware costs but recover faster

UK firms face rising ransomware recovery costs at USD $2.58m but recover faster, with 59% fully restoring systems within a week, says Sophos report.

By Shannon Williams • 5 min read • Thu, 26th Jun 2025
Norway adopts FAPI 2.0 to secure national healthcare data
Data Protection

Norway adopts FAPI 2.0 to secure national healthcare data

Norway mandates FAPI 2.0 security protocol across its national healthcare network to enhance protection of patient data with banking-level safeguards.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 26th Jun 2025
Kinetic IT becomes first in Australia with SIAM Assured status
IT services

Kinetic IT becomes first in Australia with SIAM Assured status

Kinetic IT is the first Australian firm to achieve Scopism's SIAM Assured status, becoming the second worldwide with this key service integration accolade.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 24th Jun 2025
Embedding environmental stewardship into IT governance frameworks
Virtualisation

Embedding environmental stewardship into IT governance frameworks

Embedding environmental stewardship in IT governance helps businesses cut e-waste, lower energy use, and boost sustainability, driving efficiency and reputation gains.

By Erica Smith • 4 min read • Tue, 24th Jun 2025
Why privacy is everyone's business in 2025 - and what you can do about it
Data Protection

Why privacy is everyone's business in 2025 - and what you can do about it

In 2025, privacy is everyone's responsibility as Australian businesses face rising data breaches, emphasising training, multi-factor authentication, and cyber resilience.

By Ben Le Huray • 5 min read • Mon, 23rd Jun 2025
Maplin's AI-powered ad strategy fuels 17% profit surge online
Digital Transformation

Maplin's AI-powered ad strategy fuels 17% profit surge online

Maplin's AI-driven ad strategy has powered a 17% profit rise and 14.2% revenue growth, outpacing UK online retail averages significantly in the past year.

By Shannon Williams • 5 min read • Fri, 20th 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
AI-powered decisionMe app aims to simplify complex choices
Software-as-a-Service

AI-powered decisionMe app aims to simplify complex choices

The AI-driven decisionMe app simplifies complex choices, helping professionals and teams make data-backed decisions with ease and confidence.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Fri, 20th Jun 2025