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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
Quadruple extortion ransomware rises in Asia Pacific region
Data Protection

Quadruple extortion ransomware rises in Asia Pacific region

Quadruple extortion ransomware, including DDoS attacks and partner pressures, is rising in Asia Pacific, intensifying cybercrime risks across critical sectors.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Wed, 30th Jul 2025
Global ransomware attacks drop 43% but threats evolve quickly
Ransomware

Global ransomware attacks drop 43% but threats evolve quickly

Global ransomware attacks fell 43% in Q2 to 371 cases in June, but evolving tactics signal persistent threats amid rising cyber warfare and political motives.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 4 min read • Sat, 26th Jul 2025
Digital attack surfaces expand as key exposures & risks double
Malware

Digital attack surfaces expand as key exposures & risks double

Organisations face doubled key cyber exposure risks as digital attack surfaces widen, with exposed ports and credentials surging in early 2025, says ReliaQuest.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Fri, 25th Jul 2025
Microsoft SharePoint zero-day flaw prompts urgent global response
Firewalls

Microsoft SharePoint zero-day flaw prompts urgent global response

A critical zero-day flaw in Microsoft SharePoint is being actively exploited globally, prompting urgent patches to prevent unauthorised server access and data breaches.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Fri, 25th Jul 2025
Q2 2025 ransomware trends analysis: Boom and bust
Ransomware

Q2 2025 ransomware trends analysis: Boom and bust

Q2 2025 saw a 14.47% drop in active ransomware groups but a 41.18% rise year-on-year, with new alliances and arrests shaking the cybercrime landscape.

By Chris Boyd • 14 min read • Thu, 24th Jul 2025
Critical SharePoint zero-day flaw exploited, urgent actions urged
Multi-factor authentication

Critical SharePoint zero-day flaw exploited, urgent actions urged

A critical zero-day flaw in Microsoft SharePoint Server enabling remote code execution is actively exploited, urging firms to act fast amid no current patch available.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 23rd Jul 2025
The Identity Epidemic: Why your business's digital front door is under siege
Firewalls

The Identity Epidemic: Why your business's digital front door is under siege

Identities have become the prime target in cybersecurity, with businesses urged to secure digital access through ownership, least privilege, MFA, and secret management.

By Morey Haber • 5 min read • Mon, 21st Jul 2025
Ransomware, AI & vendor risks drive billions in 2025 breaches
Ransomware

Ransomware, AI & vendor risks drive billions in 2025 breaches

Ransomware, AI-powered attacks and vendor risks drive billions in cyber breach costs in 2025, with retail the hardest hit sector globally.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 16th Jul 2025
Hybrid identity security scores decline as vulnerabilities rise
Risk & Compliance

Hybrid identity security scores decline as vulnerabilities rise

Security scores for hybrid identity systems drop to 61 in 2025, with mid-sized companies and government sectors facing the biggest vulnerability challenges.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Fri, 11th Jul 2025
Keymous+ blurs hacktivism & commerce amid 700 DDoS attacks
Cybersecurity

Keymous+ blurs hacktivism & commerce amid 700 DDoS attacks

Keymous+, a North African hacker group, has claimed over 700 DDoS attacks since 2023, blurring lines between hacktivism and commercial cyber operations.

By Melvin Hipolito • 5 min read • Wed, 9th Jul 2025
Ingram Micro responds to ransomware incident impacting internal systems
Firewalls

Ingram Micro responds to ransomware incident impacting internal systems

Ingram Micro suffered a ransomware attack via a third-party VPN, underscoring the risks posed by remote access and external supplier vulnerabilities.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 8th Jul 2025
Siren 14.7 boosts police investigations with AI-driven insights
Data Analytics

Siren 14.7 boosts police investigations with AI-driven insights

Siren's 14.7 investigative platform uses AI to help police tackle complex threats, enabling real-time analysis of vast data for faster, clearer insights.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Fri, 4th Jul 2025

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Qantas cyberattack raises concerns for 6 million customers
Unified Communications

Qantas cyberattack raises concerns for 6 million customers

Qantas has revealed a cyberattack may have exposed personal data of up to 6 million customers, raising serious security concerns during peak travel.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Thu, 3rd Jul 2025