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AI fuels rise in complex social engineering attacks worldwide
Phishing

AI fuels rise in complex social engineering attacks worldwide

AI is driving a rise in complex social engineering attacks, with 41% of organisations facing more cyberattacks and many ill-prepared to defend against them.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 28th Aug 2025
AI-driven phishing & ransomware surge in first half of 2025
Malware

AI-driven phishing & ransomware surge in first half of 2025

Acronis reports a 70% rise in ransomware victims in H1 2025, with AI-driven phishing attacks surging, especially targeting managed service providers.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 21st Aug 2025
Threat spotlight: How attackers poison AI tools and defences
Firewalls

Threat spotlight: How attackers poison AI tools and defences

Attackers are increasingly exploiting AI tools in emails, manipulating assistants and defences to steal data and disrupt organisations' security.

By Ashok Sakthivel • 6 min read • Thu, 14th Aug 2025
Exclusive: Garrett O'Hara on Mimecast's AI fight against cyber risk
Data Analytics

Exclusive: Garrett O'Hara on Mimecast's AI fight against cyber risk

AI reshapes cyber defence, with firms battling human error and rising AI-driven attacks while leveraging predictive tools for threat detection and prevention.

By Melania Watson • 5 min read • Fri, 8th Aug 2025
Emerging cyber threats for 2025 target healthcare & industry
Malware

Emerging cyber threats for 2025 target healthcare & industry

Emerging cyber threats in 2025, including AI-driven attacks and ransomware, target healthcare and industry, with breach costs soaring to USD $5.3 million.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 8th Aug 2025
Phishing kits & AI drive surge in email attacks on firms
Malware

Phishing kits & AI drive surge in email attacks on firms

Email attacks on firms surge as AI-powered phishing kits, especially in manufacturing, challenge defences, warns VIPRE Security Group's Q2 2025 report.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 4 min read • Tue, 5th Aug 2025
Check Point named leader for AI-powered email security by GigaOm
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Check Point named leader for AI-powered email security by GigaOm

Check Point leads in AI-powered email security, acclaimed by GigaOm for its Harmony Email & Collaboration solution tackling advanced phishing threats.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Thu, 31st Jul 2025
LevelBlue warns cyber incidents jump as social engineering rises
Firewalls

LevelBlue warns cyber incidents jump as social engineering rises

LevelBlue reports cyber incidents tripled to 17% in early 2025, driven by a 1,450% rise in social engineering attacks like fake CAPTCHA schemes.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Thu, 31st Jul 2025
Major rise in global email impersonation threats
Firewalls

Major rise in global email impersonation threats

Barracuda Networks warns of a global spike in phishing-as-a-service email attacks using impersonation tactics to deceive healthcare, finance, and government sectors.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Mon, 28th Jul 2025
AI Appreciation Day calls for ethical & human-centred innovation
Digital Transformation

AI Appreciation Day calls for ethical & human-centred innovation

AI Appreciation Day highlights the need for ethical, human-centred innovation as AI transforms industries like law and cybersecurity with fresh challenges.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Wed, 16th Jul 2025
Over half of global companies leave email systems exposed to phishing
Data Protection

Over half of global companies leave email systems exposed to phishing

Over half of global public companies lack full enforcement of email phishing protections, leaving them vulnerable to costly cyberattacks, research finds.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Wed, 9th Jul 2025
AI agents revolutionise business & cybersecurity with automation
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

AI agents revolutionise business & cybersecurity with automation

AI agents are transforming business and cybersecurity by automating tasks, reducing response times, and enhancing threat detection with human oversight.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Tue, 1st Jul 2025
ANZ organisations see high engagement with sophisticated email scams
Email Security

ANZ organisations see high engagement with sophisticated email scams

ANZ organisations face high engagement with business and vendor email compromise scams, with low reporting rates highlighting a growing cybersecurity risk.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 26th Jun 2025

Stories from Other Regions

Most Australians fail to spot property scam signs in emails
Email Security

Most Australians fail to spot property scam signs in emails

97% of Australians involved in property transactions fail to spot scam signs in emails, risking costly losses despite their confidence in detecting fraud.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Tue, 26th Aug 2025
Half of Australian government agencies lack top email security
Digital Transformation

Half of Australian government agencies lack top email security

Half of Australian government agencies have not adopted the strongest email security, risking cyberattacks on sensitive public sector data and communications.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Fri, 15th Aug 2025
Fortinet finds Canadian OT cyber maturity rising, C-suite leads
Malware

Fortinet finds Canadian OT cyber maturity rising, C-suite leads

Nearly half of Canadian firms faced OT cyber incidents last year, with C-suite roles increasingly driving security maturity, says Fortinet's 2025 report.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 4 min read • Thu, 10th Jul 2025
Australia faces surge in AI-powered cyber threats & espionage
Malware

Australia faces surge in AI-powered cyber threats & espionage

Australia faces a rise in AI-driven cyber threats and state-sponsored espionage, calling for stronger defences and intelligence-led cybersecurity strategies.

By Melvin Hipolito • 5 min read • Fri, 20th Jun 2025