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Semperis adds detection for BadSuccessor flaw in Windows 2025
Cyber resilience

Semperis adds detection for BadSuccessor flaw in Windows 2025

Semperis adds detection for BadSuccessor flaw in Windows Server 2025, helping firms spot privilege escalation risks before a patch is released.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Tue, 10th Jun 2025
Black Kite debuts AI tool to automate third-party cyber risk
Cyber resilience

Black Kite debuts AI tool to automate third-party cyber risk

Black Kite has launched an AI tool to automate third-party cyber risk assessments, speeding evaluations and improving risk insights in vendor ecosystems.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Tue, 10th Jun 2025
Semperis adds detection for dMSA attacks in Windows Server
Cyber resilience

Semperis adds detection for dMSA attacks in Windows Server

Semperis enhances its Directory Services Protector to detect BadSuccessor attacks exploiting dMSAs in Windows Server 2025, before any official patch is available.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Tue, 10th Jun 2025
5 mission-critical moves Canadian CIOs can make to navigate uncertainty
Cyber resilience

5 mission-critical moves Canadian CIOs can make to navigate uncertainty

Canadian CIOs must reduce technical debt, harness AI, boost cyber resilience, manage third-party risks, and inspire cultural change to navigate ongoing uncertainty.

By Farhaz Thobani • 4 min read • Mon, 9th Jun 2025
Basic security controls could prevent most major data breaches
Cyber resilience

Basic security controls could prevent most major data breaches

Basic cyber security controls could prevent the majority of major data breaches, says analysis of UK and Australian data affecting tens of millions annually.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Sun, 8th Jun 2025
Global survey finds gaps leave cloud security dangerously exposed
Cyber resilience

Global survey finds gaps leave cloud security dangerously exposed

A global survey reveals 65% of organisations faced cloud security incidents last year, with slow detection and response leaving systems dangerously exposed.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Sat, 7th Jun 2025
Healthcare faces surge in cyberattacks & AI-driven threats
Cyber resilience

Healthcare faces surge in cyberattacks & AI-driven threats

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

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 6th Jun 2025
Cloud security gaps widen as AI threats outpace defences
Cyber resilience

Cloud security gaps widen as AI threats outpace defences

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.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Fri, 6th Jun 2025
Bitdefender unveils GravityZone tool for easier compliance
Cyber resilience

Bitdefender unveils GravityZone tool for easier compliance

Bitdefender launches GravityZone Compliance Manager to simplify regulatory compliance with real-time monitoring, automated reports, and streamlined audit readiness.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Fri, 6th Jun 2025
Exclusive Networks names Burachai Phaiboonnukulkij Thailand lead
Cyber resilience

Exclusive Networks names Burachai Phaiboonnukulkij Thailand lead

Exclusive Networks has appointed Burachai Phaiboonnukulkij as Country Manager for Thailand to lead cybersecurity growth amid rising AI-driven cyber threats.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Thu, 5th Jun 2025
Barracuda launches unified AI platform amid security tool sprawl
Cyber resilience

Barracuda launches unified AI platform amid security tool sprawl

Barracuda launches BarracudaONE, a unified AI cybersecurity platform to tackle security tool sprawl and improve integration, management, and threat detection.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Wed, 4th Jun 2025
Illumio & NVIDIA partner to boost Zero Trust for critical infrastructure
Cyber resilience

Illumio & NVIDIA partner to boost Zero Trust for critical infrastructure

Illumio partners with NVIDIA to enhance Zero Trust security for critical infrastructure, boosting visibility and breach containment across IT and OT systems.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 4th Jun 2025
Barracuda unveils AI platform to simplify cybersecurity tools
Cyber resilience

Barracuda unveils AI platform to simplify cybersecurity tools

Barracuda Networks launches BarracudaONE, an AI-powered platform to unify cybersecurity tools and ease complexity for Australian IT and security professionals.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Wed, 4th Jun 2025
AltTab appoints Pienaar to lead new data security practice
Cyber resilience

AltTab appoints Pienaar to lead new data security practice

AltTab appoints Herman Pienaar as Principal Security Consultant to lead its new Data Security practice, enhancing cybersecurity services and client protection.

By Melvin Hipolito • 2 min read • Wed, 4th Jun 2025
Snowflake unveils Gen2 warehouse, AI tools for analytics
Cyber resilience

Snowflake unveils Gen2 warehouse, AI tools for analytics

Snowflake launches Gen2 Standard Warehouse and AI tools, boosting analytics speed by 2.1x and automating resource management for firms worldwide.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 4 min read • Wed, 4th Jun 2025

Stories from Other Regions

Ninety per cent of local firms pay ransomware demands, report finds
Cyber resilience

Ninety per cent of local firms pay ransomware demands, report finds

Over 90 per cent of Australian firms hit by ransomware last year paid the demanded ransom, as attackers increasingly target backup and cloud systems, a report reveals.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Tue, 10th Jun 2025
Coalition Australia raises standard cyber crime cover to $500k
Cyber resilience

Coalition Australia raises standard cyber crime cover to $500k

Coalition Australia has raised its standard cyber crime cover to AUD $500,000, addressing growing losses from social engineering and funds transfer fraud.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 6th Jun 2025
Exclusive: Commvault on cyber resilience as the new battleground for enterprise data
Cyber resilience

Exclusive: Commvault on cyber resilience as the new battleground for enterprise data

Commvault's CTO Pranay Ahlawat warns cyber resilience is crucial as cyberattacks surge, costing enterprises an average of USD $5 million and 24 days to recover.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Thu, 5th Jun 2025