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Barracuda unveils AI assistant to boost security team efficiency

Barracuda Networks launches Barracuda Assistant, an AI tool boosting security teams' efficiency amid rising cyberattack complexity and volume.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 7th Nov 2025

Firewalls

Check Point scores 99.59% in top firewall security report by NSS

Check Point topped NSS Labs' 2025 firewall report with a 99.59% security effectiveness score, leading in malware and exploit defence amid rising cyber threats.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 7th Nov 2025

Disaster Recovery

Retailers hit by ransomware face higher USD $2 million demands

Over half of retailers hit by ransomware have paid ransoms, with demands doubling to a median of USD $2 million, Sophos reports in its 2025 study.

By Shannon Williams • 5 min read • Thu, 6th Nov 2025

Malware

The upsurge and threats of self-reproducing AI

Self-replicating AI, though theoretical, poses ethical and security risks as experts urge strict controls to ensure safe, human-aligned development by 2024.

By Debasish Mukherjee • 5 min read • Wed, 5th Nov 2025

Phishing

Personalised internal emails drive sharp rise in phishing risk

KnowBe4 research shows personalised phishing emails mimicking HR or IT cause highest employee click rates, exploiting trust in internal communications.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 31st Oct 2025

DevOps

Outpost24 unveils all-in-one PCI DSS compliance platform

Outpost24 launches an all-in-one PCI DSS compliance platform, combining certified expertise and automation to ease payment card security management.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 31st Oct 2025

Data Protection

Acronis unveils on-premises cyber protection for data control

Acronis launches Cyber Protect Local, an on-premises platform combining backup, recovery, and cybersecurity to ensure data sovereignty and regulatory compliance.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 30th Oct 2025

Ransomware

Panaseer finds 'toxic combinations' drive 70% of major breaches

Panaseer reveals 70% of major cyber breaches stem from toxic combinations of minor risks compounding, causing greater vulnerabilities and severe consequences.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 30th Oct 2025

Ransomware

Ransomware attacks surge 28% in September as Industrials sector hit hardest

Global ransomware attacks surged 28% in September, with Industrials hardest hit, as cyber criminals ramp up efforts ahead of the busy holiday season.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 30th Oct 2025

Ransomware

Ransom payment rates drop to historic low as attackers adapt

Ransom payments fell to a historic low of 23% in Q3 2025 as cyber extortion tactics shift towards targeted, costlier attacks on larger firms.

By Shannon Williams • 6 min read • Thu, 30th Oct 2025

Ransomware

Rapid7 reveals global findings in latest cyber-threat report

Rapid7 warns AI and quantum computing will escalate cyber threats, urging firms to adopt advanced defences and post-quantum cryptography amid rising hybrid attacks.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Wed, 29th Oct 2025

EduTech

DDoS attacks hit record peaks as bots & automation escalate

DDoS attacks have surged to record peaks of 3.7 Tbps, driven by automation and shifting geopolitical sources, targeting sectors like higher education globally.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Wed, 29th Oct 2025

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Cyber attacks stories

Digital Transformation

Cyber risk tops Pacific business concerns amid growing climate threat

Cyber threats top concerns for Pacific businesses in 2025, as economic and climate risks rise, according to Aon's Global Risk Management Survey.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Thu, 6th Nov 2025

Human Capital Management

Cyber risks, regulation & talent shortages top 2025 concerns

Australian businesses list cyber attacks, regulatory changes and talent shortages as top risks for 2025, per Aon's global risk survey highlighting local challenges.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 6th Nov 2025

Physical Security

Exclusive: Kathryn Giudes explains why 'accountability' is the future of AI

ORCA Opti's AI automation is revolutionising compliance and operations in defence, healthcare, and logistics by cutting costs and boosting cybersecurity.

By Melania Watson • 5 min read • Wed, 5th Nov 2025

Endpoint Protection

Exclusive: Rapid7's Craig Adams discusses AI's new role in defending cyberspace

As AI reshapes cyber defence, organisations adopt transparent, AI-driven tools to combat surging attacks and complex digital threats worldwide.

By Melania Watson • 5 min read • Wed, 5th Nov 2025

Digital Transformation

Sarah Armstrong Smith to deliver keynotes on cyber resilience

Cybersecurity expert Sarah Armstrong Smith will deliver keynotes worldwide, sharing crisis insights to boost business resilience and innovation from 2025.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Tue, 4th Nov 2025