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Emerging cyber threats for 2025 target healthcare & industry

Fri, 8th Aug 2025
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Emerging cyber threats in 2025, including AI-driven attacks and ransomware, target healthcare and industry, with breach costs soaring to USD $5.3 million.
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Malware complexity soars 127% as older defences miss threats

Fri, 8th Aug 2025
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Malware complexity has surged 127% as legacy defences miss threats, revealing one in fourteen 'safe' files was actually malicious, OPSWAT reports.
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Claroty & Google boost cyber-physical security for critical infrastructure

Thu, 7th Aug 2025
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Claroty partners with Google Security Operations to enhance cyber-physical security for critical infrastructure by integrating threat detection and response.
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Security Exhibition 2025 returns to explore risks and resilience

Thu, 7th Aug 2025
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The Security Exhibition & Conference returns to ICC Sydney in August 2025, uniting security and AV industries with cutting-edge tech and global risk insights.
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CyberArk achieves Protected IRAP assessment for Australian cloud security

Wed, 6th Aug 2025
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CyberArk has attained the Protected level IRAP assessment in Australia, ensuring its cloud security solutions meet stringent government standards for safeguarding sensitive data.
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Sektor partners with SentinelOne to expand cybersecurity in ANZ

Tue, 5th Aug 2025
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Sektor partners with SentinelOne to distribute AI-driven cybersecurity solutions across Australia and New Zealand, enhancing local data sovereignty and compliance.
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Government Agencies race ahead of private sector on quantum preparedness

Mon, 4th Aug 2025
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Government agencies outpace the private sector in quantum computing readiness, urging urgent action to protect future cybersecurity and national security.
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AI-driven cyber attacks surge as APAC risk leaders feel unprepared

Mon, 4th Aug 2025
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APAC faces a 29% rise in AI-driven cyber attacks, with 98% of risk leaders feeling unprepared to tackle the surge in fraud and tech disruptions.
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Exclusive: Google's John Hultquist warns cyber attackers are getting younger & faster

Fri, 1st Aug 2025
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Google's Threat Intelligence Group uses AI and vast global data to outpace cybercriminals in an evolving digital arms race, says Chief Analyst John Hultquist.
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Nozomi Networks appoints David Hope to lead APJ cybersecurity push

Thu, 31st Jul 2025
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Nozomi Networks appoints David Hope as Regional VP for Asia Pacific and Japan to boost cybersecurity amid rising demand in critical infrastructure sectors.
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AI deployment creates new cybersecurity risks, warns report

Wed, 30th Jul 2025
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Trend Micro warns that rapid AI deployment is exposing critical cybersecurity risks, with thousands of servers vulnerable to attacks due to unpatched and unsecured components.
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Australia ranked fourth globally for cyberattacks on industry

Wed, 30th Jul 2025
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Australia ranks fourth globally for cyberattacks, with manufacturing and mining sectors hit hardest amid rising threats in 2025's first half.
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Cyberattacks reshape modern conflict & highlight resilience needs

Tue, 29th Jul 2025
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Recent cyberattacks on infrastructure and healthcare reveal a new digital battleground, prompting global efforts to strengthen cyber resilience and defence.
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Australian report warns of emerging risks in multi-agent AI

Tue, 29th Jul 2025
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An Australian report warns the rise of multi-agent AI systems brings new risks, urging firms to adopt fresh risk management strategies beyond single-agent methods.
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Delta unveils RT Pro UPS to boost reliable, green power in Australia

Fri, 25th Jul 2025
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Delta Electronics Australia launches the RT Pro UPS, offering up to 99% efficiency and eco-friendly power backup for critical sectors including IT and transport.
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How Wargaming is shaping business resilience and Cybersecurity strategies

Fri, 25th Jul 2025
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Wargaming is transforming business resilience and cybersecurity by enabling organisations to test plans and uncover risks before crises strike.
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Microsoft SharePoint zero-day flaw prompts urgent global response

Fri, 25th Jul 2025
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A critical zero-day flaw in Microsoft SharePoint is being actively exploited globally, prompting urgent patches to prevent unauthorised server access and data breaches.
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Trustwave launches OT security portfolio with Nozomi Networks

Wed, 23rd Jul 2025
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Trustwave and Nozomi Networks team up to launch a new OT security portfolio, boosting defence of critical infrastructure against rising cyber threats.
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Critical SharePoint zero-day flaw exploited, urgent actions urged

Wed, 23rd Jul 2025
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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.
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Nation-state cyberattacks expose weaknesses in vital infrastructure

Tue, 22nd Jul 2025
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Nation-state cyberattacks increasingly target vital infrastructure sectors, exposing weaknesses and urging urgent improvements in cybersecurity resilience.