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Black Kite unveils ASI for targeted third-party cyber risk
Ransomware

Black Kite unveils ASI for targeted third-party cyber risk

Black Kite has launched its Adversary Susceptibility Index to help firms spot which suppliers are most exposed to specific cyber threat actors, enhancing risk management.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Sat, 9th Aug 2025
DDoS attacks surge 364% in APAC, driven by AI & hacktivists
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

DDoS attacks surge 364% in APAC, driven by AI & hacktivists

DDoS attacks in APAC have surged 364% year-on-year, driven by AI and hacktivists, with service providers and government bodies as prime targets.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Fri, 8th Aug 2025
SquareX launches open-source toolkits to defend browsers
Firewalls

SquareX launches open-source toolkits to defend browsers

SquareX launches two open-source toolkits to help security teams simulate and defend against browser-based attacks that evade traditional enterprise defences.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 4 min read • Fri, 8th Aug 2025
AI-driven DNS threats & malicious adtech surge worldwide
Malware

AI-driven DNS threats & malicious adtech surge worldwide

Infoblox's 2025 report reveals a surge in AI-driven DNS threats and widespread malicious adtech affecting global organisations, urging proactive cyber defence.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Tue, 5th Aug 2025
BeyondTrust launches Phantom Labs to boost identity security research
Data Science

BeyondTrust launches Phantom Labs to boost identity security research

BeyondTrust launches Phantom Labs, a specialised team to research identity security threats and enhance protection against identity exploitation in hybrid and cloud environments.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Tue, 5th Aug 2025
AI-driven DNS threats & malicious adtech fuel cybercrime surge
Phishing

AI-driven DNS threats & malicious adtech fuel cybercrime surge

Infoblox reports a surge in AI-driven DNS threats and malicious adtech, with 25% of new domains found malicious, urging firms to adopt proactive cyber defences.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Tue, 5th Aug 2025
CrowdStrike report warns of GenAI driving surge in cyberattacks
Malware

CrowdStrike report warns of GenAI driving surge in cyberattacks

CrowdStrike warns that generative AI is fuelling a surge in cyberattacks, targeting cloud systems, AI agents, and escalating sophisticated social engineering globally.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 4 min read • Tue, 5th Aug 2025
Quadruple extortion ransomware rises in Asia Pacific region
Data Protection

Quadruple extortion ransomware rises in Asia Pacific region

Quadruple extortion ransomware, including DDoS attacks and partner pressures, is rising in Asia Pacific, intensifying cybercrime risks across critical sectors.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Wed, 30th Jul 2025
Global ransomware attacks drop 43% but threats evolve quickly
Ransomware

Global ransomware attacks drop 43% but threats evolve quickly

Global ransomware attacks fell 43% in Q2 to 371 cases in June, but evolving tactics signal persistent threats amid rising cyber warfare and political motives.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 4 min read • Sat, 26th Jul 2025
Digital attack surfaces expand as key exposures & risks double
Malware

Digital attack surfaces expand as key exposures & risks double

Organisations face doubled key cyber exposure risks as digital attack surfaces widen, with exposed ports and credentials surging in early 2025, says ReliaQuest.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Fri, 25th Jul 2025
Microsoft SharePoint zero-day flaw prompts urgent global response
Firewalls

Microsoft SharePoint zero-day flaw prompts urgent global response

A critical zero-day flaw in Microsoft SharePoint is being actively exploited globally, prompting urgent patches to prevent unauthorised server access and data breaches.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Fri, 25th Jul 2025
Q2 2025 ransomware trends analysis: Boom and bust
Ransomware

Q2 2025 ransomware trends analysis: Boom and bust

Q2 2025 saw a 14.47% drop in active ransomware groups but a 41.18% rise year-on-year, with new alliances and arrests shaking the cybercrime landscape.

By Chris Boyd • 14 min read • Thu, 24th Jul 2025
Critical SharePoint zero-day flaw exploited, urgent actions urged
Multi-factor authentication

Critical SharePoint zero-day flaw exploited, urgent actions urged

A critical zero-day flaw in Microsoft SharePoint Server enabling remote code execution is actively exploited, urging firms to act fast amid no current patch available.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 23rd Jul 2025
The Identity Epidemic: Why your business's digital front door is under siege
Firewalls

The Identity Epidemic: Why your business's digital front door is under siege

Identities have become the prime target in cybersecurity, with businesses urged to secure digital access through ownership, least privilege, MFA, and secret management.

By Morey Haber • 5 min read • Mon, 21st Jul 2025
Ransomware, AI & vendor risks drive billions in 2025 breaches
Ransomware

Ransomware, AI & vendor risks drive billions in 2025 breaches

Ransomware, AI-powered attacks and vendor risks drive billions in cyber breach costs in 2025, with retail the hardest hit sector globally.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 16th Jul 2025

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ANZ firms face rising repeat ransomware attacks & executive threats
Malware

ANZ firms face rising repeat ransomware attacks & executive threats

Ransomware attacks in Australia and New Zealand have surged, with one in three incidents repeated and executives facing rising physical threats, warns new report.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Mon, 11th Aug 2025
Australia ranked fourth globally for cyberattacks on industry
IoT Security

Australia ranked fourth globally for cyberattacks on industry

Australia ranks fourth globally for cyberattacks, with manufacturing and mining sectors hit hardest amid rising threats in 2025's first half.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 30th Jul 2025