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TA585 identified as key threat actor using advanced malware tools

Tue, 21st Oct 2025
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Proofpoint identifies TA585 as a cyber threat actor managing end-to-end attacks, deploying advanced malware like MonsterV2 to target finance firms globally.
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Rapid7 appoints Soumi Mukherjee as ANZ Sales Director to boost growth

Tue, 21st Oct 2025
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Rapid7 has appointed Soumi Mukherjee as ANZ Sales Director to drive regional growth and help organisations tackle complex cybersecurity challenges.
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AI-powered phishing threats outpace business defences & SOC teams

Sat, 18th Oct 2025
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Generative AI boosts phishing and smishing attacks, forcing businesses to rethink security as AI-driven threats outpace traditional defences and SOC teams.
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Trend Vision One tops Forrester ranking for network security tools

Fri, 17th Oct 2025
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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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Study finds CVE security scores flawed, with third unsubstantiated

Fri, 17th Oct 2025
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Nearly one-third of CVE entries are unverified, revealing flaws in how organisations assess software security risks and reliance on CVSS scores.
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Preparing for tomorrow's threats today: 3 human-centric cybersecurity trends every CIO needs to know

Fri, 17th Oct 2025
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Cyber threats surge with 31% more vulnerabilities in 2024; CIOs urged to prioritise human-centric strategies and AI-driven defences for stronger cybersecurity.
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Bitsight unveils AI tool to combat phishing & brand threats

Thu, 16th Oct 2025
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Bitsight launches Brand Intelligence, an AI tool to detect and swiftly tackle phishing and brand threats targeting companies and executives.
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Cybersecurity breaches rise as risky behaviours outpace awareness

Thu, 16th Oct 2025
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Cybersecurity breaches rose 8% in 2025, with risky behaviours and AI misuse driving threats in Australia, New Zealand and worldwide, says new survey.
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Qualys upgrades ETM platform with AI identity & threat tools

Thu, 16th Oct 2025
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Qualys upgrades its Enterprise TruRisk Management platform with AI-driven identity security, threat prioritisation, and exploit validation to tackle complex cyber risks.
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Outpost24 appoints Liz Drysdale as Chief Marketing Officer

Thu, 16th Oct 2025
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Outpost24 has named Liz Drysdale as Chief Marketing Officer to lead global marketing and expand its cybersecurity brand and customer engagement.
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Boards underestimate cyber incident impacts, risking USD $2.7m losses

Wed, 15th Oct 2025
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Corporate boards often underestimate cyber incident impacts, facing ransomware losses averaging USD $2.7 million with downtime lasting 24 days, warns Willis report.
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AI adoption outpaces cloud security as leaders rely on old metrics

Wed, 15th Oct 2025
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AI adoption surges, yet outdated security metrics and leadership blind spots leave firms vulnerable to breaches, warns Tenable's Cloud and AI Security 2025 report.
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Cloudflare unveils new partner bundles to streamline security & IT

Wed, 15th Oct 2025
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Cloudflare launches new partner bundles to simplify security and IT management, helping organisations unify networking, reduce costs, and enhance cyber resilience.
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Cohesity named leader in IDC cyber recovery vendor report 2025

Fri, 10th Oct 2025
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Cohesity has been named a Leader in the IDC MarketScape: Worldwide Cyber Recovery 2025 Vendor Assessment for the second consecutive time.
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AI browsers expose enterprises to cyber threats, warns SquareX

Fri, 10th Oct 2025
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Research by SquareX reveals vulnerabilities in AI-powered browsers like Comet, exposing enterprises to severe cyber threats including data breaches and malware attacks.
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Outpost24 names Martin Roth Chief Technology Officer to lead tech push

Fri, 10th Oct 2025
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Outpost24 appoints Martin Roth as CTO to spearhead global tech strategy, focusing on AI-driven cybersecurity and cloud-native advancements.
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Barracuda unveils Research hub to bolster cyber risk response

Thu, 9th Oct 2025
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Barracuda has launched Barracuda Research, a new hub aimed at simplifying cyber risk response with AI-driven threat intelligence and incident analysis.
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Coalition appoints Trent Nihill to lead Australian operations

Thu, 9th Oct 2025
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Coalition has named Trent Nihill as General Manager to drive growth in its Australian cyber insurance sector, leveraging his 15 years of specialist experience.
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Australian firms face new risks as AI & threats reshape cyber landscape

Wed, 8th Oct 2025
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Australian firms face rising cyber risks as AI reshapes threats; experts urge stronger resilience and real-time defences amid growing attacks on major organisations.
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Australian firms top cyber threat detection but face alert fatigue

Wed, 8th Oct 2025
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Australian firms lead globally in spotting cyberattacks with lateral movement but struggle with alert fatigue, false positives, and costly downtime.