Global Stories

Human-linked cyber incidents surge as AI use grows

Human-linked cyber incidents have surged 90% as AI embeds deeper in workplaces, with security leaders warning of rising email and deepfake attacks.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Thu, 11th Dec 2025

Cloud Security

Abnormal AI named a leader again in 2025 Gartner email security

Abnormal AI retains its position as a Leader in Gartner's 2025 Magic Quadrant for Email Security, praised for its AI-driven threat detection and vision.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Fri, 5th Dec 2025

Network Infrastructure

AI, zero trust & new work patterns set 2026 security agenda

AI advances, zero-trust security, and evolving work habits are set to reshape cybersecurity challenges and strategies in 2026 across Asia-Pacific.

By Shannon Williams • 7 min read • Thu, 4th Dec 2025

Unified Communications

Check Point named leader in 2025 Gartner Magic Quadrant for email

Check Point is named a leader in the 2025 Gartner Magic Quadrant for Email Security, praised for its AI-powered Harmony Email Collaboration platform.

By Melania Watson • 2 min read • Thu, 4th Dec 2025

Encryption

CISOs face AI, deep-fakes & regulatory minefield in 2026

In 2026, CISOs will confront growing AI risks, deep-fakes, geopolitical threats, and tougher regulations, demanding new strategies for business resilience.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Fri, 28th Nov 2025

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

Malware

Arctic Wolf & Abnormal AI strengthen email threat detection

Arctic Wolf partners with Abnormal AI to enhance email threat detection, combining behavioural AI and MDR for better defence against cyberattacks.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 20th Nov 2025

Multi-factor authentication

AI plus cyber security: The double-edged sword

AI is boosting cybercrime in Australia, with frauds mimicking government sites and cloning messages to steal funds amid rapid, unregulated adoption by businesses.

By Maria Padisetti • 4 min read • Thu, 20th Nov 2025

Malware

AegisAI raises USD $13M to reinvent enterprise email security

Cybersecurity startup AegisAI raises USD $13 million to launch AI-driven email security platform combating phishing and malware threats more effectively.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 4 min read • Thu, 11th Sep 2025

Unified Communications

Varonis acquires SlashNext for up to USD $150 million to boost AI email security

Varonis has acquired AI-driven email security firm SlashNext for up to USD $150 million, enhancing its threat detection across emails and messaging platforms.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 5th Sep 2025

Firewalls

Building secure prosperity in a digitally connected world

Cybersecurity is now central to Australia's economic growth, safeguarding digital infrastructure amid rising cybercrime costing organisations up to AUD $63,600 per incident.

By Nicole Henry • 4 min read • Fri, 29th Aug 2025

Stories from Other Regions

Firewalls

Productivity gains from AI will stall unless New Zealand fixes its security foundations

New Zealand's AI productivity promise will falter unless firms simplify systems, curb shadow AI and strengthen cybersecurity foundations.

By Cornelius Mare • 5 min read • Mon, 8th Dec 2025

Unified Communications

Group-IB launches secure platform to combat GBP £600m UK fraud

Group-IB has launched a Cyber Fraud Intelligence Platform to help UK banks tackle GBP £600m fraud by securely sharing real-time risk signals while ensuring data privacy.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 5th Dec 2025

Ransomware

Firevault & Sona partner to offer offline data storage for UK firms

Firevault partners with Sona Insurance Solutions to provide UK firms with offline data storage, enhancing protection against rising cyber threats and insurer demands.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Sat, 22nd Nov 2025

Ransomware

Aussie Businesses Must Fight Ransomware Criminals

Australian businesses face rising ransomware threats amid a 16% surge in cyber attack reports, exposing widespread unpreparedness and urging urgent security reforms.

By Riaan Bronkhorst • 5 min read • Tue, 18th Nov 2025

Ransomware

Why NZ Businesses Must Get Serious About Cybersecurity

New Zealand firms face rising cyber risks as attackers exploit weak controls; experts urge urgent steps to boost defences and test incident plans.

By Geordie Stewart • 6 min read • Tue, 18th Nov 2025

Malware

Exclusive: Google on AI-powered attacks & cyber threats in Australia

AI-driven cyber threats are escalating in Australia, with criminals deploying deepfakes and malware that evolves to bypass security, warns Google's Andrew Aston.

By Sean Mitchell • 6 min read • Mon, 10th Nov 2025