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Cybercriminals exploit remote tools to steal global cargo worth USD $34 billion
Malware

Cybercriminals exploit remote tools to steal global cargo worth USD $34 billion

Cybercriminals exploit remote monitoring tools to steal USD $34 billion in cargo globally, targeting trucking firms amid growing digital supply chain risks.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Wed, 5th Nov 2025
Google warns of espionage and scams in JAPAC in 2026
Phishing

Google warns of espionage and scams in JAPAC in 2026

Google warns of a surge in cyber espionage targeting Asia-Pacific summits in 2026, alongside rising scams using false base stations and tighter supply chain cybersecurity rules.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Wed, 5th Nov 2025
Norton extends AI scam protection to all users with new features
Mobile Device Management

Norton extends AI scam protection to all users with new features

Norton has launched its AI-powered Scam Protection globally for all Norton 360 and mobile users, enhancing defence against scams at no extra cost.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 4th Nov 2025
Personalised internal emails drive sharp rise in phishing risk
Phishing

Personalised internal emails drive sharp rise in phishing risk

KnowBe4 research shows personalised phishing emails mimicking HR or IT cause highest employee click rates, exploiting trust in internal communications.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 31st Oct 2025
Oceania tech leaders face AI risks, regulation & workforce gaps in 2026
Ransomware

Oceania tech leaders face AI risks, regulation & workforce gaps in 2026

Tech leaders across Oceania face AI threats, regulatory challenges and workforce shortages as key tech priorities for 2026, ISACA research shows.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 30th Oct 2025
Panaseer finds 'toxic combinations' drive 70% of major breaches
Ransomware

Panaseer finds 'toxic combinations' drive 70% of major breaches

Panaseer reveals 70% of major cyber breaches stem from toxic combinations of minor risks compounding, causing greater vulnerabilities and severe consequences.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 30th Oct 2025
Ransom payment rates drop to historic low as attackers adapt
Ransomware

Ransom payment rates drop to historic low as attackers adapt

Ransom payments fell to a historic low of 23% in Q3 2025 as cyber extortion tactics shift towards targeted, costlier attacks on larger firms.

By Shannon Williams • 6 min read • Thu, 30th Oct 2025
Rapid7 reveals global findings in latest cyber-threat report
Ransomware

Rapid7 reveals global findings in latest cyber-threat report

Rapid7 warns AI and quantum computing will escalate cyber threats, urging firms to adopt advanced defences and post-quantum cryptography amid rising hybrid attacks.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Wed, 29th Oct 2025
Australia & New Zealand lag in rapid ransomware recovery rates
Ransomware

Australia & New Zealand lag in rapid ransomware recovery rates

Despite high confidence in ransomware readiness, 55% of ANZ firms struggle with slow recovery, lagging behind UK and US in rapid ransomware response.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Tue, 28th Oct 2025
When cyber resilience becomes a CFO's challenge
Multi-factor authentication

When cyber resilience becomes a CFO's challenge

Cyber resilience is now a critical CFO challenge, with cybersecurity failures directly impacting Australian companies' financial health and regulatory compliance.

By Geoff Schomburgk • 5 min read • Mon, 27th Oct 2025
AI browsers like ChatGPT Atlas raise new privacy & security fears
Ransomware

AI browsers like ChatGPT Atlas raise new privacy & security fears

Security experts warn new AI browsers like OpenAI's ChatGPT Atlas pose serious privacy, safety and data risks amid growing adoption and emerging vulnerabilities.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Fri, 24th Oct 2025
AI-driven mobile threats & human error reshape global security
Firewalls

AI-driven mobile threats & human error reshape global security

Verizon's Mobile Security Index reveals a surge in AI-driven mobile threats and human error, reshaping global organisational security risks in 2025.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Thu, 23rd Oct 2025
North Korean group uses blockchain to launch advanced malware
Malware

North Korean group uses blockchain to launch advanced malware

A North Korean group has used blockchain-based EtherHiding to secretly deploy malware, targeting developers in tech and cryptocurrency sectors worldwide.

By Melvin Hipolito • 5 min read • Fri, 17th Oct 2025

Stories from Other Regions

UK retailers hit by surge in AI-powered phishing & vishing scams
Multi-factor authentication

UK retailers hit by surge in AI-powered phishing & vishing scams

UK retailers like M&S and Harrods face soaring AI-driven phishing and vishing scams, with phone attacks rising 449% and losses hitting hundreds of millions.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Thu, 30th Oct 2025
UK fraud losses rise to GBP £629.3 million despite prevention gains
Payment Technologies

UK fraud losses rise to GBP £629.3 million despite prevention gains

Fraud losses in the UK rose to GBP £629.3m in early 2025 despite banks blocking GBP £870m in unauthorised fraud attempts, driven by online scams.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Sat, 25th Oct 2025
Business leaders warn of rising AI-driven cyber risks in 2025
Ransomware

Business leaders warn of rising AI-driven cyber risks in 2025

Most UK and European business leaders predict more complex cyber threats in 2025, driven by AI attacks, ransomware, and supply chain breaches, says Talan report.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 4 min read • Fri, 24th Oct 2025
Ricoh urges UK firms to adopt 'assume breach' cyber approach
Digital Transformation

Ricoh urges UK firms to adopt 'assume breach' cyber approach

Ricoh urges UK firms to adopt an 'Assume Breach' cyber approach, shifting focus to rapid response and recovery amid rising AI-driven attacks.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Thu, 23rd Oct 2025
AI-driven cyber threats top concern for Europe's IT sector by 2026
Ransomware

AI-driven cyber threats top concern for Europe's IT sector by 2026

Over half of European IT pros see AI-driven cyber threats as the top concern for 2026, yet only 14% feel very prepared to handle these risks, ISACA finds.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 23rd Oct 2025