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Cybercrime surge hits technology sector as AI & supply chain attacks rise
Ransomware

Cybercrime surge hits technology sector as AI & supply chain attacks rise

Cybercriminals increasingly target tech firms using AI, supply chain attacks, and stolen credentials, with ransomware surging 10% weekly worldwide, says Trustwave.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Thu, 26th Jun 2025
Retail ransomware attacks surge 40% as Safepay tops threats
Ransomware

Retail ransomware attacks surge 40% as Safepay tops threats

Ransomware attacks on retail surged 40% in May, with Safepay emerging as the top threat actor amid shifting cyber risks globally, NCC Group warns.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 26th Jun 2025
Rapid7 launches agentic AI to boost MDR speed & accuracy
Semiconductors

Rapid7 launches agentic AI to boost MDR speed & accuracy

Rapid7 has introduced agentic AI workflows to its MDR platform, boosting SOC speed and accuracy by automating investigations and enhancing threat response.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Thu, 26th Jun 2025
Organisations lag in AI policies & skills as workplace use surges
AI Security

Organisations lag in AI policies & skills as workplace use surges

A global survey reveals 81% of staff use AI at work but only 28% of firms have formal AI policies, highlighting a critical gap in skills and risk management.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Thu, 26th Jun 2025
Rapid7 launches agentic AI to boost SOC response & efficiency
Semiconductors

Rapid7 launches agentic AI to boost SOC response & efficiency

Rapid7 has launched agentic AI workflows within its MDR services to speed up SOC investigations, enhancing analyst efficiency and threat response accuracy.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Wed, 25th Jun 2025
Cohesity & MongoDB expand integration for enterprise data resilience
Data Protection

Cohesity & MongoDB expand integration for enterprise data resilience

Cohesity and MongoDB have deepened their integration to boost data protection and recovery for large enterprises, enhancing resilience against cyber threats.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Thu, 19th Jun 2025
ReliaQuest report exposes rise of social engineering cyber threats
Ransomware

ReliaQuest report exposes rise of social engineering cyber threats

ReliaQuest reveals surge in social engineering cyber threats, with ClickFix tactics and ransomware group shifts raising new security challenges in 2025.

By Shannon Williams • 5 min read • Thu, 19th Jun 2025
HackerOne launches PartnerOne alliance for AI-driven security
Unified Communications

HackerOne launches PartnerOne alliance for AI-driven security

HackerOne launches PartnerOne alliance, enabling tighter AI-powered security integration with technology partners to enhance vulnerability response workflows.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Wed, 18th Jun 2025
Roshi Balendran named Regional Sales Director for ANZ at BeyondTrust
Smart Cities

Roshi Balendran named Regional Sales Director for ANZ at BeyondTrust

BeyondTrust has appointed Roshi Balendran as Regional Sales Director for ANZ to drive growth and strengthen identity security across the region.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Mon, 16th Jun 2025
Arctic Wolf celebrates top ANZ partners as channel network doubles
Semiconductors

Arctic Wolf celebrates top ANZ partners as channel network doubles

Arctic Wolf has doubled its ANZ partner network, naming REDD, CSW-IT, and Ethan Global as 2025 Partner of the Year award recipients.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Fri, 13th Jun 2025
Zscaler unveils new Zero Trust tools to protect cloud & IoT
Firewalls

Zscaler unveils new Zero Trust tools to protect cloud & IoT

Zscaler launches new Zero Trust tools enhancing cloud, IoT, and branch security with AI-driven microsegmentation and seamless multi-cloud protection.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Wed, 4th Jun 2025
Cybercriminals harness AI to boost phishing & malware attacks
Malware

Cybercriminals harness AI to boost phishing & malware attacks

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

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 4th Jun 2025
Defending the Cloud from the Edge
Firewalls

Defending the Cloud from the Edge

As organisations adopt multi-cloud strategies, inconsistent security measures leave web applications vulnerable to evolving AI-driven and layered cyber attacks.

By Guy Brown • 5 min read • Fri, 23rd May 2025

Stories from Other Regions

Threat Landscape stories

UK SMEs face rise in cyber attacks with average cost GBP £7,960
Ransomware

UK SMEs face rise in cyber attacks with average cost GBP £7,960

Nearly 42% of UK SMEs face cyber attacks yearly, costing an average of GBP £7,960, amid widespread lack of staff cyber security training, says BT research.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 26th Jun 2025
UK firms face rising ransomware costs but recover faster
Firewalls

UK firms face rising ransomware costs but recover faster

UK firms face rising ransomware recovery costs at USD $2.58m but recover faster, with 59% fully restoring systems within a week, says Sophos report.

By Shannon Williams • 5 min read • Thu, 26th Jun 2025
What CISOs wish PR teams knew
Data Protection

What CISOs wish PR teams knew

CISOs urge PR teams to prioritise accuracy over speed in breach communications and to understand cybersecurity basics for better crisis cooperation.

By Christopher Zahn • 4 min read • Mon, 23rd Jun 2025
Arctic Wolf launches AI security platform in Singapore market
Ransomware

Arctic Wolf launches AI security platform in Singapore market

Arctic Wolf has launched its AI-powered Aurora Platform in Singapore, partnering with Ingram Micro to enhance cybersecurity across the region.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Fri, 6th Jun 2025
e2e-assure & Validato partner to enhance cyber resilience
Unified Communications

e2e-assure & Validato partner to enhance cyber resilience

e2e-assure partners with Validato to offer businesses continuous cyber security validation, enhancing defence against evolving threats using MITRE ATT&CK framework.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 9th May 2025