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Weaponised OAuth apps allow persistent access to cloud accounts
Virtual Private Networks

Weaponised OAuth apps allow persistent access to cloud accounts

Proofpoint reveals how weaponised OAuth apps enable hackers to maintain cloud access despite password resets and MFA, threatening persistent account takeover.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Wed, 22nd Oct 2025
Navigating hybrid cloud security in the AI era as regulations tighten
Hybrid Cloud

Navigating hybrid cloud security in the AI era as regulations tighten

Australia sees a 17% rise in data breaches as AI-driven threats on hybrid cloud systems surge, prompting tighter APRA regulations on cybersecurity compliance.

By David Land • 5 min read • Wed, 22nd Oct 2025
How ransomware economics drives the global cybercrime industry
Software-as-a-Service

How ransomware economics drives the global cybercrime industry

Ransomware, a $10.5tn cybercrime industry by 2025, uses a professional economic model driving global attacks, with governments moving to curb payments.

By Craig Searle • 5 min read • Wed, 22nd Oct 2025
Bitdefender expands cybersecurity partnership with Ferrari F1 team
Data Protection

Bitdefender expands cybersecurity partnership with Ferrari F1 team

Bitdefender has extended its partnership with Ferrari F1, boosting cybersecurity support and brand visibility on Ferrari's racing cars this season.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Tue, 21st Oct 2025
TA585 identified as key threat actor using advanced malware tools
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

TA585 identified as key threat actor using advanced malware tools

Proofpoint identifies TA585 as a cyber threat actor managing end-to-end attacks, deploying advanced malware like MonsterV2 to target finance firms globally.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Tue, 21st Oct 2025
AI-powered ransomware & cybercrime booming across APJ region
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

AI-powered ransomware & cybercrime booming across APJ region

AI-driven ransomware attacks surge across Asia Pacific and Japan, with decentralised Chinese cybercrime marketplaces and eCrime services fueling the boom.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Tue, 21st Oct 2025
Confronting the dark side of GenAI: Recommendations for business leaders, CISOs and security teams
Malware

Confronting the dark side of GenAI: Recommendations for business leaders, CISOs and security teams

As malicious generative AI tools surge, businesses must bolster defences with strategic security measures to counter evolving AI-enabled cyber threats.

By Adam Khan • 7 min read • Tue, 21st Oct 2025
Radware enhances AI SOC Xpert for faster, broader threat defence
Firewalls

Radware enhances AI SOC Xpert for faster, broader threat defence

Radware upgrades AI SOC Xpert with agentic AI to speed up threat investigation and broaden defence across DDoS, bots, and application attacks in SOCs.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Tue, 21st Oct 2025
Rapid7 appoints Soumi Mukherjee as ANZ Sales Director to boost growth
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Rapid7 appoints Soumi Mukherjee as ANZ Sales Director to boost growth

Rapid7 has appointed Soumi Mukherjee as ANZ Sales Director to drive regional growth and help organisations tackle complex cybersecurity challenges.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Tue, 21st Oct 2025
Ransomware's business model reshapes costs as cybercrime hits USD $10.5 trillion
Ransomware

Ransomware's business model reshapes costs as cybercrime hits USD $10.5 trillion

Ransomware has evolved into a profit-centric business, driving cybercrime costs to USD $10.5 trillion and reshaping global cybersecurity risks and responses.

By Melania Watson • 6 min read • Tue, 21st Oct 2025
Why quantum threats demand our attention this Cybersecurity Month
Encryption

Why quantum threats demand our attention this Cybersecurity Month

As Cybersecurity Awareness Month highlights current risks, experts warn we must urgently prepare for quantum computing's looming threat to encryption security.

By Julian Fay • 3 min read • Mon, 20th Oct 2025
AI-powered phishing threats outpace business defences & SOC teams
Mobile Device Management

AI-powered phishing threats outpace business defences & SOC teams

Generative AI boosts phishing and smishing attacks, forcing businesses to rethink security as AI-driven threats outpace traditional defences and SOC teams.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 5 min read • Sat, 18th Oct 2025
Trend Vision One tops Forrester ranking for network security tools
Firewalls

Trend Vision One tops Forrester ranking for network security tools

Trend Micro's Trend Vision One leads Forrester's Network Analysis and Visibility ranking, excelling in threat detection and compliance monitoring.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 17th Oct 2025
Graylog named in 2025 Gartner Magic Quadrant for SIEM tools
Security Information and Event Management

Graylog named in 2025 Gartner Magic Quadrant for SIEM tools

Graylog has been recognised in the 2025 Gartner Magic Quadrant for SIEM, marking a milestone two years after launching its security platform for enterprises.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Fri, 17th Oct 2025

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Lisa Fong steps down as NCSC chief after 13 years of service
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Lisa Fong steps down as NCSC chief after 13 years of service

Lisa Fong has resigned as head of New Zealand's National Cyber Security Centre after 13 years, leaving a strengthened agency and legacy.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 23rd Oct 2025
Extortion and ransomware drive over half of cyberattacks
Malware

Extortion and ransomware drive over half of cyberattacks

Over half of cyberattacks last year were driven by extortion or ransomware, with criminals focusing on financial gain rather than espionage, Microsoft reveals.

By Amy Hogan-Burney • 8 min read • Wed, 22nd Oct 2025
New Zealand businesses urged to boost security against rising cyber threats
Data Protection

New Zealand businesses urged to boost security against rising cyber threats

New Zealand's intelligence chief warns rising foreign cyber espionage demands businesses strengthen security to protect innovation and national interests.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Mon, 20th Oct 2025