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Exabeam forecasts AI to transform APAC cybersecurity by 2025
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Exabeam predicts that by 2025, AI will significantly shift the cybersecurity landscape in APAC, making malware creation and deepfakes more accessible to attackers.
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New year, new protections: Top tips to safeguard your business from cyber-attacks in 2025
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With one in three Kiwi small businesses vulnerable to cyber-attacks, experts urge owners to prioritise cybersecurity measures in 2025.
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2024 cyber threat landscape highlights key attack trends
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Rapid7's analysis of the 2024 cyber threat landscape reveals alarming trends in ransomware and vulnerability exploits impacting organisations worldwide.
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Cybersecurity in 2025: Tackling AI-driven phishing threats
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With rising cyber threats ahead of 2025, data security becomes a vital focus, warns Todd Moore of Thales, highlighting the growing risk of advanced phishing.
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Predicted tech trends: Deepfakes, AI strain, & robotics
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UK urged to prioritise employee training for cyber defence
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UK security experts warn of underestimating state-sponsored cyber threats, stressing the need for robust training and information governance frameworks.
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From deepfakes to ransomware: The key trends which will shape IT security in 2025
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As Australia braces for 2025, key IT security trends like deepfakes and ransomware require organisations to adapt swiftly to emerging threats.
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Visa mandates end of SMS OTPs to tackle AI-driven scams
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Visa will require Australian financial institutions to move beyond SMS One-Time Passwords for payments by October 2026 to combat rising AI-driven fraud.
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KnowBe4 launches AI agents to boost cyber risk management
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KnowBe4 has launched its AIDA suite of AI security agents, designed to improve human risk management and combat evolving cybersecurity threats.
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Experts predict AI-driven cyber threats & defences by 2025
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Experts from BlueVoyant and KnowBe4 warn that cyber threats will evolve by 2025, urging firms to adopt AI and enhance security awareness.
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Cyber threats heighten with holiday sales here
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With Black Friday and Cyber Monday in full swing, cyber threats loom large, urging consumers and retailers to bolster their online security against potential attacks.
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Exclusive: How KnowBe4 stopped a North Korean hacker from joining the company
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A North Korean hacker attempted to infiltrate KnowBe4, prompting a swift response from the firm's security team that highlighted evolving cyber threats.
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AI in cybersecurity: Not yet autonomous, but the time to prepare is now
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As we approach 2025, experts warn that while AI is increasingly used to enhance cyberattacks, fully autonomous threats remain largely unfulfilled.
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Exclusive: Rapid7's Craig Adams discusses cybersecurity challenges and AI innovations
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Rapid7's Craig Adams highlights the evolving cybersecurity landscape, emphasising the need for integrated visibility and AI-driven solutions to combat emerging threats.
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Akamai on cloud and cybersecurity trends for 2025
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Akamai forecasts that by 2025, distributed computing and optimised AI workloads will reshape cloud efficiency and cybersecurity amid rising challenges.
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Cybersecurity predictions for 2025: Automation & AI risks
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Barracuda Networks predicts that by 2025, cyber threats will become more automated, with increased attacks on critical infrastructure and cloud services.
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Deepfake attacks seen as top cyber threat in Australia
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AI-generated deepfake attacks have emerged as the top cyber threat for IT professionals in Australia, prompting 66% of companies to develop response plans.
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Gen reports surge in ransomware & mobile threats
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Gen's Q3 Threat Report reveals ransomware payments surged to USD $460 million, while mobile banking threats increased by 166% due to rising scams.
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Gen Q3 report reveals alarming rise in global cyber threats
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Gen's Q3 Threat Report reveals a staggering rise in cyber threats, with ransomware payments hitting $460 million and mobile banking malware incidents soaring.
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AI & cybersecurity trends to watch for in 2025
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Mike Britton of Abnormal Security forecasts that by 2025, cybercriminals will adapt to multi-factor authentication as attacks on SaaS grow increasingly sophisticated.