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WhatsApp API flaw exposes 3.5 billion users to major privacy risk

A WhatsApp API flaw exposed details of 3.5 billion users, including millions in Asia, raising significant privacy and cybersecurity concerns worldwide.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Fri, 28th Nov 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

Security Information and Event Management

Cloud security advances as ageing credentials put firms at risk

Organisations in Australia and New Zealand are boosting cloud security amid rising risks from long-lived credentials, says Datadog's 2025 State of Cloud Security report.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 26th Nov 2025

Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Wipro Ventures backs SquareX to boost enterprise browser security

Wipro Ventures invests in SquareX to enhance browser security, addressing rising cyber threats with innovative detection and response technology.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Tue, 25th Nov 2025

Privileged Access Management

Identity security now vital for affordable cyber insurance cover

Identity security is now crucial for organisations to secure affordable cyber insurance, with 97% seeing its impact on premiums or coverage in the past year.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Mon, 24th Nov 2025

DevOps

Straiker predicts shadow AI & agentic cyber threats in 2026

Straiker warns that shadow AI projects and autonomous AI threats could escalate cyber risks, prompting firms to adopt new defence and workforce strategies.

By Jake MacAndrew • 4 min read • Sat, 22nd Nov 2025

Multi-factor authentication

How organisations can protect themselves from third-party security risks

Organisations risk security breaches not just from hacks, but from poor third-party access management, causing trust and efficiency to erode over time.

By Haider Iqbal • 4 min read • Fri, 21st Nov 2025

Digital Transformation

APAC surge in agentic AI adoption sparks new cyber risks focus

Asia-Pacific firms are rapidly adopting autonomous AI agents, raising new cybersecurity risks linked to managing AI system identities and access permissions.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Fri, 21st Nov 2025

Stories from Other Regions

Cyber Risk stories

Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

New Zealand urged to boost cyber security as threats diversify

New Zealand organisations face growing cyber threats from state actors and criminals, urged to strengthen defences as attacks target all sizes and sectors.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Tue, 2nd Dec 2025

Firewalls

Exclusive: SailPoint outlines new era of adaptive identity at Sydney event

SailPoint launches eight adaptive identity tools, enhancing real-time security by managing diverse identities and advanced risk with AI-driven governance.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Mon, 1st Dec 2025

Security Information and Event Management

Borderless CS launches AI-driven SOC & MDR for cyber defence

Borderless CS unveils AI-driven SOC and MDR services offering 24/7 cyber defence to SMEs, governments, and enterprises amid rising cyber risks.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Fri, 28th Nov 2025

Digital Transformation

Australian boards push AI but lag in oversight & expertise gaps

Australian boards prioritise AI adoption but face gaps in oversight and expertise, with only 13% having directors skilled in AI amid rising cybersecurity concerns.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Tue, 25th Nov 2025

Security Operations Centres

How managed service providers can help clients with CIRCIA

U.S. MSPs can support critical infrastructure clients in meeting CIRCIA's 2026 cyber incident reporting rules, ensuring faster detection and compliance readiness.

By Greg Sullivan • 4 min read • Tue, 25th Nov 2025

Firewalls

Managed Security Services help businesses tackle rising cyber risks

Businesses increasingly adopt Managed Security Services like Borderless CS to tackle rising cyber threats and ease compliance pressures with expert 24/7 monitoring.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Mon, 24th Nov 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

Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Quorum Cyber expands senior team to support global growth plans

Quorum Cyber appoints four senior leaders to support global growth and strengthen its cybersecurity services across North America, the UK and beyond.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Sat, 22nd Nov 2025

Risk & Compliance

Seven key trends set to redefine cyber insurance by 2026

Spektrum Labs forecasts seven major trends to reshape cyber insurance by 2026, highlighting shifts in leadership, pricing, and technology use across the market.

By Jake MacAndrew • 3 min read • Sat, 22nd Nov 2025

Virtual Private Networks

Top structural shifts set to reshape Australia's critical systems

In 2026, Australian organisations will boost cybersecurity by enforcing asset visibility, cutting supply chain risks, and securing remote vendor access.

By Leon Poggioli • 4 min read • Fri, 21st Nov 2025