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eCommerce platforms face AI-powered cyber threats for 2025 season
Virtual Private Networks

eCommerce platforms face AI-powered cyber threats for 2025 season

eCommerce platforms face rising AI-driven cyber threats ahead of 2025 holidays as attackers exploit vulnerabilities and stolen credentials for fraud.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Wed, 26th Nov 2025
Retailers face digital & cyber threats in Black Friday season
Endpoint Protection

Retailers face digital & cyber threats in Black Friday season

Retailers face rising digital and cyber threats this Black Friday, with only 22% of sites optimised for mobile user experience amid surging online traffic.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Wed, 26th Nov 2025
Battlefield 6 fans targeted by malware hidden in fake game files
Malware

Battlefield 6 fans targeted by malware hidden in fake game files

Cybercriminals target Battlefield 6 fans with malware disguised as pirated copies and trainers, risking data theft and remote PC control, warns Bitdefender Labs.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 26th Nov 2025
LevelBlue enhances global cybersecurity with Cybereason acquisition
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

LevelBlue enhances global cybersecurity with Cybereason acquisition

LevelBlue has acquired Cybereason, boosting global cybersecurity with AI-powered detection, extended response, and enhanced services, especially in Japan.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Wed, 26th Nov 2025
Retailers brace for cyber threats during Black Friday sales rush
Multi-factor authentication

Retailers brace for cyber threats during Black Friday sales rush

Retailers and shoppers brace for rising cyber threats as Black Friday and Cyber Monday prompt a surge in online transactions and security vulnerabilities.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Wed, 26th Nov 2025
Rising software vulnerabilities strain security teams & budgets
Data Protection

Rising software vulnerabilities strain security teams & budgets

Nearly half of UK and APAC organisations report rising software vulnerabilities are straining security teams, causing burnout, delays, and regulatory fines.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 25th Nov 2025
Inside the industrialisation of cybercrime: What to expect in 2026
Firewalls

Inside the industrialisation of cybercrime: What to expect in 2026

By 2026, cybercrime will industrialise with AI and automation enabling faster, large-scale attacks, making rapid defence crucial for organisations worldwide.

By Derek Manky • 4 min read • Tue, 25th Nov 2025
Ransomware attacks surge in Australia & New Zealand on holidays
Ransomware

Ransomware attacks surge in Australia & New Zealand on holidays

Ransomware attacks in Australia and New Zealand spike during holidays and weekends, exploiting reduced cybersecurity staffing to disrupt organisations.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Tue, 25th Nov 2025
Netpoleon expands security portfolio with Thales & Imperva
Data Protection

Netpoleon expands security portfolio with Thales & Imperva

Netpoleon enhances its cybersecurity portfolio in Australia and New Zealand by integrating Thales and Imperva solutions, boosting data and application protection.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Tue, 25th Nov 2025
AI-powered cyber attacks slash response time to zero, experts warn
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

AI-powered cyber attacks slash response time to zero, experts warn

A Chinese state-sponsored group used AI to automate cyber attacks, reducing response time to zero and challenging traditional defence methods.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Tue, 25th Nov 2025
Wipro Ventures backs SquareX to boost enterprise browser security
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

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Hands-on Review: Norton 360 Advanced security suite
Disaster Recovery

Hands-on Review: Norton 360 Advanced security suite

Norton 360 Advanced secures up to ten devices with AI-driven scam protection, offering antivirus, VPN, identity monitoring and deepfake alerts across platforms.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Thu, 27th Nov 2025
Exclusive: Experteq CEO outlines data and AI priorities
Digital Transformation

Exclusive: Experteq CEO outlines data and AI priorities

Expert Tech CEO Pat Murphy highlights AI's key role in enhancing security and compliance for Australia's mutual banks amid rising cyber threats and cost pressures.

By Melania Watson • 5 min read • Thu, 27th Nov 2025
Cybersecurity leaders criticise UK budget for neglecting resilience
Ransomware

Cybersecurity leaders criticise UK budget for neglecting resilience

UK cyber leaders criticise Budget for lacking dedicated cybersecurity funding, risking economic growth and resilience amid rising cyber threats.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Thu, 27th Nov 2025
How MSSPs are strengthening healthcare defences against cyber threats
Data Protection

How MSSPs are strengthening healthcare defences against cyber threats

Healthcare organisations face rising cyber threats, prompting greater reliance on MSSPs for 24/7 defence and rapid response to protect patient data and operations.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Tue, 25th Nov 2025
Qilin ransomware targets 25 Korean finance firms in cyber surge
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Qilin ransomware targets 25 Korean finance firms in cyber surge

Qilin ransomware group has targeted 25 South Korean finance firms using managed service providers, exposing 2TB of data in a politically charged cyberattack surge.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Tue, 25th Nov 2025
Young Australians at greatest risk as holiday cyber scams surge
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Young Australians at greatest risk as holiday cyber scams surge

Young Australians are most at risk as holiday online shopping scams surge, with Gen Z and Millennials more likely to engage in risky cyber behaviours this season.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Tue, 25th Nov 2025
AI assistants to surpass humans in causing corporate data leaks
Data Protection

AI assistants to surpass humans in causing corporate data leaks

By 2026, AI assistants in businesses are predicted to cause more internal data leaks than human employees, raising new cybersecurity and compliance challenges.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Tue, 25th Nov 2025