Cyber Threat stories - Page 16

Australia sees a 17% rise in data breaches as AI-driven threats on hybrid cloud systems surge, prompting tighter APRA regulations on cybersecurity compliance.

Ransomware, a $10.5tn cybercrime industry by 2025, uses a professional economic model driving global attacks, with governments moving to curb payments.

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

Proofpoint identifies TA585 as a cyber threat actor managing end-to-end attacks, deploying advanced malware like MonsterV2 to target finance firms globally.

AI-driven ransomware attacks surge across Asia Pacific and Japan, with decentralised Chinese cybercrime marketplaces and eCrime services fueling the boom.

As malicious generative AI tools surge, businesses must bolster defences with strategic security measures to counter evolving AI-enabled cyber threats.

Radware upgrades AI SOC Xpert with agentic AI to speed up threat investigation and broaden defence across DDoS, bots, and application attacks in SOCs.

Rapid7 has appointed Soumi Mukherjee as ANZ Sales Director to drive regional growth and help organisations tackle complex cybersecurity challenges.

As Cybersecurity Awareness Month highlights current risks, experts warn we must urgently prepare for quantum computing's looming threat to encryption security.

New Zealand's intelligence chief warns rising foreign cyber espionage demands businesses strengthen security to protect innovation and national interests.

Generative AI boosts phishing and smishing attacks, forcing businesses to rethink security as AI-driven threats outpace traditional defences and SOC teams.

Trend Micro's Trend Vision One leads Forrester's Network Analysis and Visibility ranking, excelling in threat detection and compliance monitoring.

Graylog has been recognised in the 2025 Gartner Magic Quadrant for SIEM, marking a milestone two years after launching its security platform for enterprises.

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.

Semperis's documentary, Midnight in the War Room, unveils the human stories behind defending vital infrastructure from global cyber threats.

A North Korean group has used blockchain-based EtherHiding to secretly deploy malware, targeting developers in tech and cryptocurrency sectors worldwide.

Bitdefender launches standalone GravityZone PHASR, a proactive endpoint security tool blocking ransomware and LOTL attacks globally without altering existing setups.

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

Check Point secures a spot on Fast Company's Next Big Things in Tech 2025 for its real-time security solution safeguarding public blockchain platforms.

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