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Rapid7 adds AI risk summaries to Command Platform for faster response

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Rapid7 has added AI-generated risk summaries to its Command Platform, helping security teams speed up prioritisation and remediation of vulnerabilities.
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DDoS attacks hit record peaks as bots & automation escalate

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DDoS attacks have surged to record peaks of 3.7 Tbps, driven by automation and shifting geopolitical sources, targeting sectors like higher education globally.
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Nozomi unveils automated cyber defence for industrial networks

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Nozomi Networks launches Nozomi Arc with automated threat responses to protect industrial OT and IoT networks, enhancing real-time cyber defence and uptime.
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Australian firms urged to adopt proactive cybersecurity strategies

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Australian firms are urged to adopt proactive cybersecurity strategies, using the PEST framework to anticipate threats and enhance resilience in a complex landscape.
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BBIN & Vault Viper linked to cyber-enabled fraud in Asia

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Research links Asian iGaming firm BBIN and Vault Viper to extensive cyber-enabled fraud and organised crime across Southeast Asia and beyond.
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Simbian debuts AI Threat Hunt Agent with Microsoft Sentinel link

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Simbian launches AI Threat Hunt Agent integrating with Microsoft Sentinel data lake, boosting threat hunting for Microsoft 365 E5 users.
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Bitdefender & CYPFER unite to boost global cyber response

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Bitdefender partners with CYPFER to integrate advanced cyber forensic and response services, enhancing global protection and recovery for businesses.
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Cyware & Microsoft partner to streamline threat intelligence sharing

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Cyware partners with Microsoft to enable seamless bi-directional threat intelligence sharing between Cyware and Microsoft Sentinel, enhancing security operations.
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Bitdefender & CYPFER unite to strengthen global cyber recovery

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Bitdefender partners with CYPFER to enhance cyber recovery, integrating forensic and incident response into its cybersecurity services worldwide.
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Extortion and ransomware drive over half of cyberattacks

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Over half of cyberattacks last year were driven by extortion or ransomware, with criminals focusing on financial gain rather than espionage, Microsoft reveals.
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APAC records highest network attack levels globally in WatchGuard report

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WatchGuard reports a 40% rise in evasive malware hidden in encrypted traffic, with 70% of threats now using TLS to avoid detection in Q2 2025.
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Bitdefender expands cybersecurity partnership with Ferrari F1 team

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Bitdefender has extended its partnership with Ferrari F1, boosting cybersecurity support and brand visibility on Ferrari’s racing cars this season.
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AI-powered ransomware & cybercrime booming across APJ region

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AI-driven ransomware attacks surge across Asia Pacific and Japan, with decentralised Chinese cybercrime marketplaces and eCrime services fueling the boom.
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Confronting the dark side of GenAI: Recommendations for business leaders, CISOs and security teams

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As malicious generative AI tools surge, businesses must bolster defences with strategic security measures to counter evolving AI-enabled cyber threats.
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Radware enhances AI SOC Xpert for faster, broader threat defence

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Radware upgrades AI SOC Xpert with agentic AI to speed up threat investigation and broaden defence across DDoS, bots, and application attacks in SOCs.
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Trend Vision One tops Forrester ranking for network security tools

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Trend Micro's Trend Vision One leads Forrester's Network Analysis and Visibility ranking, excelling in threat detection and compliance monitoring.
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Securonix named SIEM Leader for sixth year in 2025 Gartner report

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Securonix has been named a Leader for the sixth consecutive year in Gartner's 2025 Magic Quadrant for SIEM, praised for its AI-driven security solutions.
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North Korean group uses blockchain to launch advanced malware

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A North Korean group has used blockchain-based EtherHiding to secretly deploy malware, targeting developers in tech and cryptocurrency sectors worldwide.
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Bitdefender unveils standalone PHASR security for global use

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Bitdefender launches standalone GravityZone PHASR, a proactive endpoint security tool blocking ransomware and LOTL attacks globally without altering existing setups.
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Veeam Data Cloud launch empowers MSPs with unified SaaS tools

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Veeam launches Data Cloud for MSPs, offering a unified SaaS platform that streamlines data protection across Microsoft 365 and other workloads globally.