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Escalating tensions following Israel's Operation Rising Lion heighten risks of cyberattacks by Iranian actors against Israel and beyond, warn security experts.

Cloudflare blocked 108.9 billion cyberattacks in a year, a 241% rise, targeting journalists and human rights groups via Project Galileo's global defence initiative.

Just 3% of New Zealand domains enforce the strict DMARC p=reject policy, leaving most vulnerable to phishing despite upcoming government mandates.

HP Wolf Security warns of rise in malware attacks using fake Booking.com sites exploiting users' click fatigue during the busy 2025 summer holiday season.

Financial institutions in APAC faced a 245% surge in DDoS attacks last year, accounting for 38% of global incidents amid rising digital vulnerabilities.

Healthcare organisations face a surge in cyberattacks and AI-driven threats, with 46% reporting increased attacks and only 29% feeling prepared for AI risks.

Check Point's 2025 report reveals 65% of firms faced cloud security incidents last year as AI-driven threats outpace defences, widening security gaps in multi-cloud setups.

Mary Yang, with 20+ years in tech marketing, has been named Chief Marketing Officer at SquareX to drive growth in its browser security solutions globally.

Fastly reports a doubling of attacks on commerce sites, now 31% of threats, as unwanted bot traffic hits 37% of all internet activity in Q1 2025.

Akamai launches DNS Posture Management, offering multicloud visibility and real-time monitoring to enhance DNS security and compliance across major providers.

Retailers worldwide face mounting cyber attacks, with experts urging stronger security and supply chain oversight after breaches at Adidas, Victoria's Secret and Cartier.

Cybercriminals are increasingly using AI to create sophisticated phishing and malware attacks, complicating detection and raising cybersecurity risks globally.

Bitdefender research reveals 84% of severe cyberattacks exploit common system tools like netsh.exe, evading traditional defences with LOTL methods.

Tenable plans to acquire Apex Security, enhancing its AI risk control and exposure management platform amid rising cyber threats from AI adoption.

Russian Market remains pivotal in cyber credential theft, with over 136,000 alerts in 2024 for stolen credentials sold at just USD $2 each.

Radware has launched new real-time feeds, including Telegram Claimed Attacks and TLS Fingerprint Reputation, to enhance proactive cyber defence capabilities.

Cyberattacks have drained AU$500,000 from Australian super funds, exposing 12.6 million members and prompting calls for stronger, layered digital defences.

Cybercrime costs soar as Australian businesses face record data breaches. Experts urge rethinking browser security to protect sensitive data effectively.

New research reveals 92% of the world's top email domains remain vulnerable to phishing due to inadequate DMARC enforcement, exposing businesses globally.

A Delinea report reveals 69% of organisations faced AI-driven ransomware attacks in the past year, despite fewer victims paying ransoms.