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AI-driven cyber attacks surge, outpacing security defences
Firewalls

AI-driven cyber attacks surge, outpacing security defences

AI-driven cyber attacks are escalating rapidly, outpacing traditional defences and forcing security teams to adopt advanced AI tools to keep pace.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 19th Nov 2025
Fastly launches partner certification to combat rising cyber threats
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Fastly launches partner certification to combat rising cyber threats

Fastly launches a new certification programme for partners to tackle rising cyber threats, enhancing security expertise and service delivery worldwide.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Mon, 17th Nov 2025
Lisa Fong joins DEFEND as Chief Resilience Officer to boost cyber
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Lisa Fong joins DEFEND as Chief Resilience Officer to boost cyber

Lisa Fong joins DEFEND as Chief Resilience Officer, bringing nine years' public sector cyber expertise to enhance security across New Zealand and Australia.

By Melvin Hipolito • 2 min read • Mon, 17th Nov 2025
Anthropic identifies AI-driven cyber-espionage campaign
Firewalls

Anthropic identifies AI-driven cyber-espionage campaign

A China-linked group launched a major AI-driven cyber-espionage campaign targeting global firms, performing 80-90% of hacking with minimal human input.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Sat, 15th Nov 2025
Hitachi & Radware launch AI cloud defence against DDoS attacks
Firewalls

Hitachi & Radware launch AI cloud defence against DDoS attacks

Hitachi Solutions and Radware have launched an AI-powered cloud service to protect Japanese firms from a sharp rise in sophisticated DDoS attacks targeting applications and APIs.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 13th Nov 2025
AI & ransomware reshape cyber threat landscape, report finds
Malware

AI & ransomware reshape cyber threat landscape, report finds

Rapid7's report reveals cyber threats evolving with AI-powered phishing, rising ransomware alliances, and faster exploitation of vulnerabilities worldwide.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 13th Nov 2025
SquareX wins SINET16 Innovator Award for browser security
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

SquareX wins SINET16 Innovator Award for browser security

SquareX wins the 2025 SINET16 Innovator Award for its pioneering browser security solution protecting organisations from advanced web-based cyber threats.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 6th Nov 2025
Bugcrowd acquires Mayhem to blend AI automation with human expertise
DevOps

Bugcrowd acquires Mayhem to blend AI automation with human expertise

Bugcrowd has acquired Mayhem to combine AI-driven automation with human expertise, enhancing continuous cybersecurity testing across software lifecycles.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Wed, 5th Nov 2025
DDoS attacks hit record peaks as bots & automation escalate
EduTech

DDoS attacks hit record peaks as bots & automation escalate

DDoS attacks have surged to record peaks of 3.7 Tbps, driven by automation and shifting geopolitical sources, targeting sectors like higher education globally.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Wed, 29th 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
Small businesses faster at fixing cyber flaws as AI risk grows
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Small businesses faster at fixing cyber flaws as AI risk grows

Small businesses are remediating critical cyber vulnerabilities faster than larger firms amid rising AI-assisted cyber threats, reveals Intruder's 2025 report.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Fri, 24th Oct 2025

Stories from Other Regions

Exclusive: Google on AI-powered attacks & cyber threats in Australia
Malware

Exclusive: Google on AI-powered attacks & cyber threats in Australia

AI-driven cyber threats are escalating in Australia, with criminals deploying deepfakes and malware that evolves to bypass security, warns Google's Andrew Aston.

By Sean Mitchell • 6 min read • Mon, 10th Nov 2025
IBM expands Delinea partnership to strengthen identity security
Digital Transformation

IBM expands Delinea partnership to strengthen identity security

IBM broadens its partnership with Delinea to offer global customers enhanced access to advanced identity security and privileged access management tools.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Wed, 5th Nov 2025
Exclusive: Rapid7's Craig Adams discusses AI's new role in defending cyberspace
Endpoint Protection

Exclusive: Rapid7's Craig Adams discusses AI's new role in defending cyberspace

As AI reshapes cyber defence, organisations adopt transparent, AI-driven tools to combat surging attacks and complex digital threats worldwide.

By Melania Watson • 5 min read • Wed, 5th Nov 2025
Three-quarters of consumers more worried about cybersecurity, survey finds
Firewalls

Three-quarters of consumers more worried about cybersecurity, survey finds

A Mastercard survey finds 76% of consumers are more anxious about cybersecurity in 2025, driven by AI-powered phishing attacks and evolving digital threats.

By Ulrike Niemann • 5 min read • Fri, 31st Oct 2025
Australian firms urged to adopt proactive cybersecurity strategies
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Australian firms urged to adopt proactive cybersecurity strategies

Australian firms are urged to adopt proactive cybersecurity strategies, using the PEST framework to anticipate threats and enhance resilience in a complex landscape.

By Kaleah Salmon • 5 min read • Wed, 29th Oct 2025
Decrypting the future: Why post-quantum security must start today
Data Protection

Decrypting the future: Why post-quantum security must start today

Australia must adopt post-quantum cryptography now to protect sensitive data from future quantum computing threats breaking current encryption methods.

By Gareth Russell • 5 min read • Wed, 29th 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