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February 2025 reports record spike in ransomware attacks

Mon, 17th Mar 2025
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A recent Bitdefender report reveals February 2025 as the worst month for ransomware, with victims rising 126% to 962, including a notable impact on Australia.
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Mandiant uncovers UNC3886 cyber-attack on Juniper routers

Thu, 13th Mar 2025
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Mandiant has uncovered a sophisticated cyber espionage campaign by the China-linked group UNC3886, targeting outdated Juniper Networks routers with advanced malware.
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March Patch Tuesday reveals 57 vulnerabilities

Wed, 12th Mar 2025
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Microsoft has revealed it will fix 57 vulnerabilities in its March 2025 Patch Tuesday update, including six previously exploited in the wild.
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Exclusive: Cyber threats escalate as Australian organisations face sophisticated attacks

Thu, 6th Mar 2025
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Australian organisations face escalating cyber threats as ransomware groups adopt advanced tactics previously seen only in state-sponsored attacks.
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Australia ranks fourth in global cybersecurity attack list

Thu, 27th Feb 2025
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Australia has climbed to fourth place globally for cyberattacks on critical infrastructure, as a report reveals a surge in diverse threats targeting various sectors.
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2025 forecast predicts a rise in global cyber threats

Wed, 26th Feb 2025
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The Forum of Incident Response and Security Teams predicts a staggering 45,505 reported vulnerabilities for 2025, marking an 11% rise from 2024.
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FBI & CISA warn of Ghost ransomware threats worldwide

Tue, 25th Feb 2025
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The FBI and CISA have alerted organisations to increased cyber threats from China's Ghost ransomware group, affecting over 70 countries through outdated software.
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Microsoft's February 2025 patch fixes 56 vulnerabilities

Mon, 24th Feb 2025
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Microsoft has patched 56 vulnerabilities in its February 2025 update, including two now exploited, marking a fifth month of no critical zero-days released.
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The State of Java in 2025: Oracle’s dominance is over

Fri, 21st Feb 2025
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In a significant shift, 90% of Australian firms are eyeing alternatives to Oracle Java, citing concerns over its pricing and cloud inefficiencies, according to a new survey.
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High-severity SQL vulnerability found in PostgreSQL tool

Fri, 14th Feb 2025
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Rapid7 has revealed a critical SQL injection vulnerability in PostgreSQL's psql tool, potentially exposing users to severe security risks.
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GitHub partners with Endor Labs to boost security features

Fri, 14th Feb 2025
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GitHub has partnered with Endor Labs, integrating advanced security software to help developers swiftly identify and manage critical vulnerabilities within the platform.
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Akamai uncovers critical Kubernetes flaw for Windows nodes

Tue, 28th Jan 2025
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Akamai's security team has revealed a serious flaw in Kubernetes, allowing remote code execution on Windows endpoints, posing significant risks to clusters.
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Zyxel Networks wins 2024 award for firewall innovation

Tue, 21st Jan 2025
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Zyxel Networks has won the 2024 Cyber Security Award for Innovation for its USG FLEX 200HP Security Firewall, enhancing global digital resilience.
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Fortinet firewalls hit by major data leak and zero-day flaw

Fri, 17th Jan 2025
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A major data leak impacting Fortinet firewalls has revealed sensitive information from 15,000 devices following a critical vulnerability, prompting urgent cybersecurity measures.
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A look ahead: Experts weigh in on 2025 cybersecurity trends

Thu, 16th Jan 2025
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As experts forecast 2025's cybersecurity trends, organisations are urged to enhance their defences against evolving AI-driven threats and embrace unified security solutions.
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January Patch Tuesday reveals 161 vulnerabilities

Thu, 16th Jan 2025
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On January's Patch Tuesday, Microsoft revealed 161 vulnerabilities, including eight under active exploitation, with no browser flaws noted this month.
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Microsoft patches record 157 vulnerabilities in January 2025

Wed, 15th Jan 2025
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Microsoft has unveiled its January 2025 Patch Tuesday update, tackling a record 157 vulnerabilities, including eight critical zero-day flaws.
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How AI and software development will continue to shape the developer community in 2025

Tue, 14th Jan 2025
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In 2025, organisations must navigate the complexities of AI integration in software development, balancing innovation with security and skilled developer support.
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Mandiant reveals details of major Ivanti VPN vulnerability

Fri, 10th Jan 2025
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Mandiant unveils a critical zero-day vulnerability in Ivanti Connect Secure VPN appliances, exploited since December 2024 by a suspected China-linked group.
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CVE-2025-0282: Ivanti Connect Secure zero-day exploited in the wild

Thu, 9th Jan 2025
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Ivanti has alerted users that the CVE-2025-0282 zero-day vulnerability in Connect Secure is being actively exploited, with patches now available.