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Ransomware threats surge as phishing grows, damages may hit $275 billion

Thu, 3rd Jul 2025
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Ransomware attacks via phishing have surged 57.7%, with damages expected to hit $275 billion by 2031, urging firms to bolster human defences now.
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Cybercriminals use GenAI, v0.dev to launch advanced phishing

Wed, 2nd Jul 2025
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Cybercriminals are exploiting GenAI and Vercel's v0.dev to rapidly create realistic phishing sites, raising the threat of large-scale, sophisticated attacks.
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AI & cloud security top enterprise concerns amid tool sprawl

Wed, 2nd Jul 2025
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Thales' 2025 study reveals AI and cloud security top enterprise concerns as 52% of firms shift budgets amid growing complexity and rising cyber threats.
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KnowBe4 launches free self-assessment to boost security culture

Tue, 1st Jul 2025
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KnowBe4 has launched a free self-assessment tool to help organisations strengthen their security culture by focusing on human risk management and behaviour.
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Japan enacts Active Cyber Defense Law to neutralise threats

Mon, 30th Jun 2025
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Japan has passed the Active Cyber Defense Law, allowing pre-emptive action against cyber threats while safeguarding privacy and civil liberties.
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Tech sector faces sharp rise in AI & ransomware threats

Fri, 27th Jun 2025
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Trustwave reveals a surge in AI-driven and ransomware attacks, with tech firms facing 85% of global ransomware incidents amid rising cyber threats.
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The risky race to AI: How DeepSeek is reshaping the AI landscape

Thu, 26th Jun 2025
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Chinese startup DeepSeek's new AI model cuts costs but sparks global security fears, prompting bans and cyberattacks amid geopolitical tensions.
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Most firms unprepared for rising supply chain cyber threats

Thu, 26th Jun 2025
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A SecurityScorecard survey reveals 88% of cybersecurity leaders worry about supply chain risks, yet most firms lack effective active defence measures.
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Retail ransomware attacks surge 40% as Safepay tops threats

Thu, 26th Jun 2025
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Ransomware attacks on retail surged 40% in May, with Safepay emerging as the top threat actor amid shifting cyber risks globally, NCC Group warns.
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ANZ organisations see high engagement with sophisticated email scams

Thu, 26th Jun 2025
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ANZ organisations face high engagement with business and vendor email compromise scams, with low reporting rates highlighting a growing cybersecurity risk.
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HPE & Commvault expand partnership to boost data resilience

Wed, 25th Jun 2025
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HPE and Commvault have expanded their partnership to enhance cyber resilience and data protection for hybrid cloud enterprises, integrating advanced recovery solutions.
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Agentic AI ransomware is on its way

Tue, 24th Jun 2025
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Agentic AI ransomware, using cooperating AI modules for faster, smarter attacks, is expected to emerge by 2026, posing new cybersecurity threats.
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Exclusive: How Cybersecurity startup Blackveil is targetting AI-driven threats

Mon, 23rd Jun 2025
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New Zealand startup Blackveil tackles AI-driven cyber threats with Blackvault, securing businesses globally by closing critical digital defence gaps and simplifying security.
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Exclusive: Logistics firms face rising OT cyber threats amid global tensions

Fri, 20th Jun 2025
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Cyber attacks on logistics OT systems are rising, risking $500K+ losses as nation states target supply chains for strategic disruption amid global tensions.
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Hornetsecurity launches AI cyber assistant for Microsoft 365

Fri, 20th Jun 2025
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Hornetsecurity unveils an AI Cyber Assistant within 365 Total Protection Plan 4 to boost Microsoft 365 security with automated email and Teams threat defence.
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Cloudflare thwarts record 7.3 Tbps DDoS attack with automation

Fri, 20th Jun 2025
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Cloudflare blocked a record 7.3 Tbps DDoS attack targeting a client, marking the largest ever publicly disclosed, using its fully automated global defence system.
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Major healthcare providers leave email systems open to phishing risk

Wed, 18th Jun 2025
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Over a third of top global healthcare providers lack full email security, leaving systems vulnerable to phishing and risking patient safety and data breaches.
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Thai organisations face surge in cyberattacks after border clash

Wed, 18th Jun 2025
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Cyberattacks on Thai organisations have surged following a deadly border clash with Cambodia, with hacktivist group AnonSecKh claiming dozens of attacks since March 2025.
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CISOs brace for rise in AI-driven cyber attacks & domain threats

Wed, 18th Jun 2025
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Almost all CISOs foresee a rise in AI-driven cyber attacks and domain threats over the next three years, citing complex risks and low confidence in defences.
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Harbor Solutions launches in ANZ to boost cyber recovery

Wed, 18th Jun 2025
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Harbor Solutions has launched in Australia and New Zealand, partnering with Rubrik to enhance cyber recovery amid rising regional cyberattacks.