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Chinese cyber group targets US policy bodies during trade talks
Phishing

Chinese cyber group targets US policy bodies during trade talks

A Chinese cyber group has targeted US government and policy organisations with spearphishing attacks amid trade talks, using advanced tactics to gain persistent access.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Thu, 18th Sep 2025
Vane Viper linked to over 1 trillion DNS queries & ad fraud scams
Marketing Technologies

Vane Viper linked to over 1 trillion DNS queries & ad fraud scams

Vane Viper, a threat actor posing as an adtech firm, generated over 1 trillion DNS queries last year linked to malware and ad fraud, warns Infoblox.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Wed, 17th Sep 2025
Oyster Backdoor mimics IT management tools to target IT professionals
Malware

Oyster Backdoor mimics IT management tools to target IT professionals

Oyster Backdoor malware, disguised as WinSCP and PuTTY, targets healthcare IT professionals to enable ransomware operations like Rhysida, warns BlueVoyant.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Wed, 27th Aug 2025
Global ransomware attacks rise as healthcare faces surge in cyber threats
Firewalls

Global ransomware attacks rise as healthcare faces surge in cyber threats

Ransomware attacks surge to 20 daily incidents in 2025H1, with healthcare facing increased cyber threats and hackers targeting overlooked IoT devices worldwide.

By Melania Watson • 5 min read • Fri, 22nd Aug 2025
Phishing campaign uses fake Microsoft apps to bypass MFA
Hyperscale

Phishing campaign uses fake Microsoft apps to bypass MFA

Proofpoint exposes phishing attacks using fake Microsoft apps to bypass MFA and hijack Microsoft 365 accounts, affecting thousands globally in 2025.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Tue, 19th Aug 2025
LevelBlue & Akamai launch managed service for web app security
Firewalls

LevelBlue & Akamai launch managed service for web app security

LevelBlue and Akamai have teamed up to offer a managed web app and API security service, tackling rising threats with AI-driven, 24/7 protection and expert support.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 15th Aug 2025
Black Kite unveils ASI for targeted third-party cyber risk
Ransomware

Black Kite unveils ASI for targeted third-party cyber risk

Black Kite has launched its Adversary Susceptibility Index to help firms spot which suppliers are most exposed to specific cyber threat actors, enhancing risk management.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Sat, 9th Aug 2025
DDoS attacks surge 364% in APAC, driven by AI & hacktivists
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

DDoS attacks surge 364% in APAC, driven by AI & hacktivists

DDoS attacks in APAC have surged 364% year-on-year, driven by AI and hacktivists, with service providers and government bodies as prime targets.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Fri, 8th Aug 2025
SquareX launches open-source toolkits to defend browsers
Firewalls

SquareX launches open-source toolkits to defend browsers

SquareX launches two open-source toolkits to help security teams simulate and defend against browser-based attacks that evade traditional enterprise defences.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 4 min read • Fri, 8th Aug 2025
AI-driven DNS threats & malicious adtech surge worldwide
Malware

AI-driven DNS threats & malicious adtech surge worldwide

Infoblox's 2025 report reveals a surge in AI-driven DNS threats and widespread malicious adtech affecting global organisations, urging proactive cyber defence.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Tue, 5th Aug 2025
BeyondTrust launches Phantom Labs to boost identity security research
Data Science

BeyondTrust launches Phantom Labs to boost identity security research

BeyondTrust launches Phantom Labs, a specialised team to research identity security threats and enhance protection against identity exploitation in hybrid and cloud environments.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Tue, 5th Aug 2025
AI-driven DNS threats & malicious adtech fuel cybercrime surge
Phishing

AI-driven DNS threats & malicious adtech fuel cybercrime surge

Infoblox reports a surge in AI-driven DNS threats and malicious adtech, with 25% of new domains found malicious, urging firms to adopt proactive cyber defences.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Tue, 5th Aug 2025
CrowdStrike report warns of GenAI driving surge in cyberattacks
Malware

CrowdStrike report warns of GenAI driving surge in cyberattacks

CrowdStrike warns that generative AI is fuelling a surge in cyberattacks, targeting cloud systems, AI agents, and escalating sophisticated social engineering globally.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 4 min read • Tue, 5th Aug 2025

Stories from Other Regions

Threat actors stories

Bell Canada adds cybersecurity as core company service
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Bell Canada adds cybersecurity as core company service

Bell launched Bell Cyber, aiming to build a CAD $1 billion AI-powered solutions business amid rising cyber threats in Canada.

By Jake MacAndrew • 4 min read • Wed, 10th Sep 2025
Proactive threat intelligence boosts security & resilience
Firewalls

Proactive threat intelligence boosts security & resilience

Proactive threat intelligence enables organisations to anticipate cyber threats, enhancing security resilience and shifting focus from reactive to preventive defence strategies.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Mon, 25th 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
ANZ firms face rising repeat ransomware attacks & executive threats
Malware

ANZ firms face rising repeat ransomware attacks & executive threats

Ransomware attacks in Australia and New Zealand have surged, with one in three incidents repeated and executives facing rising physical threats, warns new report.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Mon, 11th Aug 2025
Picus & ThreatConnect launch module to quantify cyber risk
Firewalls

Picus & ThreatConnect launch module to quantify cyber risk

Picus Security and ThreatConnect launch a new module that quantifies cyber risk in monetary terms using real-world attack simulations and financial modelling.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Sat, 9th Aug 2025