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AI-powered cyber attacks slash response time to zero, experts warn
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

AI-powered cyber attacks slash response time to zero, experts warn

A Chinese state-sponsored group used AI to automate cyber attacks, reducing response time to zero and challenging traditional defence methods.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Tue, 25th Nov 2025
Infostealer attacks: How hackers steal data from companies
Malware

Infostealer attacks: How hackers steal data from companies

Infostealer malware exploits employee mistakes to steal sensitive data, posing a severe threat to businesses and client security worldwide.

By Vakaris Noreika • 5 min read • Fri, 21st Nov 2025
Rapid7 unveils Curated Intelligence Rules to automate AWS firewall
Firewalls

Rapid7 unveils Curated Intelligence Rules to automate AWS firewall

Rapid7 launches Curated Intelligence Rules to automate AWS firewall updates, helping security teams swiftly counter evolving cyber threats with minimal manual effort.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 21st Nov 2025
Trouble on the edge: Resurgent vulnerabilities & edge devices
Firewalls

Trouble on the edge: Resurgent vulnerabilities & edge devices

Resurgent vulnerabilities, often dormant then suddenly exploited, disproportionately threaten edge devices, complicating cyber defence and risking major breaches.

By Bob Rudis • 5 min read • Fri, 21st Nov 2025
Netcraft forecasts legacy system risks & advanced AI threats by 2026
Ransomware

Netcraft forecasts legacy system risks & advanced AI threats by 2026

Netcraft warns that legacy system vulnerabilities and advanced AI threats will intensify cybercrime in 2026, targeting industries and exploiting major events.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Thu, 20th Nov 2025
Exabeam & Recorded Future boost threat response with AI-driven intel
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Exabeam & Recorded Future boost threat response with AI-driven intel

Exabeam and Recorded Future have joined forces, merging AI-driven platforms to enhance real-time threat detection, investigation, and response for security teams.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Wed, 19th Nov 2025
Time to converge networks, security and AI to beat the CISO blues
Software-as-a-Service

Time to converge networks, security and AI to beat the CISO blues

Enterprises must converge networking, security and AI into one platform for true visibility, protection and control in the evolving digital landscape.

By Guy Matthews • 6 min read • Wed, 19th Nov 2025
AI-driven cyber attacks surge, outpacing security defences
Firewalls

AI-driven cyber attacks surge, outpacing security defences

AI-driven cyber attacks are escalating rapidly, outpacing traditional defences and forcing security teams to adopt advanced AI tools to keep pace.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 19th Nov 2025
Fastly launches partner certification to combat rising cyber threats
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Fastly launches partner certification to combat rising cyber threats

Fastly launches a new certification programme for partners to tackle rising cyber threats, enhancing security expertise and service delivery worldwide.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Mon, 17th Nov 2025
Lisa Fong joins DEFEND as Chief Resilience Officer to boost cyber
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Lisa Fong joins DEFEND as Chief Resilience Officer to boost cyber

Lisa Fong joins DEFEND as Chief Resilience Officer, bringing nine years' public sector cyber expertise to enhance security across New Zealand and Australia.

By Melvin Hipolito • 2 min read • Mon, 17th Nov 2025
Anthropic identifies AI-driven cyber-espionage campaign
Firewalls

Anthropic identifies AI-driven cyber-espionage campaign

A China-linked group launched a major AI-driven cyber-espionage campaign targeting global firms, performing 80-90% of hacking with minimal human input.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Sat, 15th Nov 2025
Hitachi & Radware launch AI cloud defence against DDoS attacks
Firewalls

Hitachi & Radware launch AI cloud defence against DDoS attacks

Hitachi Solutions and Radware have launched an AI-powered cloud service to protect Japanese firms from a sharp rise in sophisticated DDoS attacks targeting applications and APIs.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 13th Nov 2025
AI & ransomware reshape cyber threat landscape, report finds
Malware

AI & ransomware reshape cyber threat landscape, report finds

Rapid7's report reveals cyber threats evolving with AI-powered phishing, rising ransomware alliances, and faster exploitation of vulnerabilities worldwide.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 13th Nov 2025

Stories from Other Regions

Threat Landscape stories

The biggest security threats Australia will face in 2026
Gaming

The biggest security threats Australia will face in 2026

In 2026, Australia faces rising youth hacking linked to gaming and complex cyberattacks as state-sponsored and criminal hackers join forces.

By Gerry Sillars • 3 min read • Fri, 21st Nov 2025
US firms face rising fines as compliance & skills shortfall grow
Data Protection

US firms face rising fines as compliance & skills shortfall grow

Three-quarters of US firms faced fines for data breaches or compliance failures last year, amid rising regulatory demands and a growing skills shortage.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 21st Nov 2025
UK retailers overconfident in cyber security as risks escalate
Data Protection

UK retailers overconfident in cyber security as risks escalate

Despite 84% confidence in cyber defences, 1 in 5 UK retailers admit they can't prevent attacks as risks rise, causing major operational disruptions.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 20th Nov 2025
Domain security: The foundation for a resilient digital world
Multi-factor authentication

Domain security: The foundation for a resilient digital world

Australia faces over 30 million phishing attacks in 2024, highlighting the urgent need for proactive domain-level cybersecurity to protect digital trust.

By Ram Mohan • 7 min read • Wed, 19th Nov 2025
2026: The Year an Individual Operates Like a Nation-State
Malware

2026: The Year an Individual Operates Like a Nation-State

By 2026, AI will empower individuals with hacker tools rivaling nation-states, radically transforming cyber threats and defences worldwide.

By Michael Freeman • 5 min read • Tue, 18th Nov 2025