Cyber Threat stories - Page 2
Cyber threats surge with rise in infostealers & Linux attacks
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Cyber threats have surged with a 35% rise in infostealer attacks, a 56% increase in Linux server assaults, and more suspicious AWS login attempts reported recently.
Slipstream Cyber names new leaders to strengthen national growth
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Slipstream Cyber appoints David Kaplan and Steve Macdonald to boost leadership amid rising cyber threats and drive national growth across Australia.
Hybrid work drives surge in demand for managed SASE
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Hybrid work drives Australian firms to boost adoption of managed Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) solutions to tackle cyber threats and complexity challenges.
Most IT teams slow to update printer firmware, raising risks
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Only 33% of IT teams promptly update printer firmware, exposing organisations to data breaches and cyber threats, reveals HP Wolf Security report.
Nearly half of UK firms hit by breaches from unmanaged devices
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Nearly half of UK firms faced data breaches last year due to unmanaged devices, revealing major security gaps amid growing hybrid work and shadow IT use.
Check Point earns CREST accreditation for penetration testing
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Check Point Software Technologies has earned CREST accreditation for its penetration testing services, affirming its high standards in cybersecurity assurance.
Only 6% of SSH servers ready for post-quantum encryption
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Only 6% of SSH servers support post-quantum encryption, leaving vital data at risk amid growing quantum computing threats, finds Forescout research.
Report finds 10% of staff cause 73% of risky cyber behaviour
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A report reveals 10% of employees cause 73% of cyber risks, urging firms to adopt targeted interventions over broad security training for better risk management.
Ransomware attacks surge 63% in Q2 2025, healthcare hit hard
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Ransomware attacks rose 63% in Q2 2025, with healthcare hit hard, marking a record high for the quarter amid a surge in data theft methods.
Forrester advises cautious tech budgets & AI investment for 2026
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Forrester urges tech leaders to plan cautiously for 2026, advising careful AI investment and flexible budgets amid ongoing economic uncertainty and regional shifts.
Immersive unveils AI Lab Builder to boost cyber readiness skills
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Immersive has launched AI-powered Lab Builder to help organisations tailor cybersecurity training with hands-on, scenario-based exercises and simulations.
Teleport unveils real-time identity security & observability tool
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Teleport launches an identity security tool offering real-time tracking and observability to help detect risky behaviour across multiple systems and reduce cyber threats.
Vertali APAC brings MainTegrity’s CSF to safeguard mainframes
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Vertali APAC will distribute MainTegrity's CSF solution across Australia, enhancing real-time ransomware defence for mainframe systems in critical sectors.
SquareX unveils field manual to tackle rising browser threats
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SquareX launches The Browser Security Field Manual, a guide tackling rising browser cyber threats with insights from CISOs at Arista Networks, Dyson and Expedia.
Okta, NCC Group partner for enhanced CIAM & cyber security
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Okta and NCC Group have partnered to enhance customer identity and access management, combining cybersecurity expertise with adaptive multi-factor authentication.
Google Cloud launches AI-driven cyber security in Indonesia
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Google Cloud launches Indonesia BerdAIa for Security, an AI-driven cyber defence programme with a new security data region in Jakarta to boost local cyber resilience.
Poor printer security leaves firms exposed according to HP report
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Many firms neglect printer security, with just 36% updating firmware promptly, exposing sensitive data to cyber threats, says HP Wolf Security report.
Octo Tempest targets airlines as Microsoft warns of new cyber risks
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Microsoft warns cybercriminal group Octo Tempest has shifted focus to airlines, escalating risks with advanced tactics amid updated Defender protections.
Bitdefender, Scale Computing partner to enhance edge security
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Bitdefender and Scale Computing have partnered to offer a new cybersecurity solution enhancing edge and private cloud security with integrated threat protection.
Vectra AI appoints Chua Hock Leng to lead APJ region growth
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Vectra AI has appointed Chua Hock Leng as Vice President and General Manager for APJ, driving growth and advanced threat detection in the region's cybersecurity market.