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Australian law mandates reporting of ransomware payments
Ransomware

Australian law mandates reporting of ransomware payments

Australia proposes cyber security legislation mandating companies to report ransomware payments, aiming to enhance transparency amidst rising cyber threats.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 15th Oct 2024
Microsoft tops the list for cyber vulnerabilities in April
Ransomware

Microsoft tops the list for cyber vulnerabilities in April

Some of the vulnerabilities in Apple and Microsoft are being used by the Nokoya ransomware group and likely nation-state actors.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Wed, 10th May 2023
Vulnerabilities in Microsoft, Adobe, Fortinet and Samsung
Firewalls

Vulnerabilities in Microsoft, Adobe, Fortinet and Samsung

Recorded Future identifies five high-risk vulnerabilities, including four zero-days, affecting Microsoft, Adobe, Fortinet, and Samsung.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Fri, 14th Apr 2023

Global Stories

Recorded Future stories

AI drives shift to persistent, low‑level cyber conflict
Malware

AI drives shift to persistent, low‑level cyber conflict

Cyber operations have become constant, covert pressure in geopolitics, with AI-fuelled identity abuse replacing headline-grabbing cyberattacks.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Sun, 15th Feb 2026
AI-fuelled cyber onslaught to hit critical systems by 2026
Firewalls

AI-fuelled cyber onslaught to hit critical systems by 2026

AI-driven hackers are tipped to ramp up attacks on critical infrastructure and governments by 2026, exploiting ageing industrial systems.

By Kaleah Salmon • 8 min read • Tue, 23rd Dec 2025
AI-driven cyber threats spur surge in intel spending
Firewalls

AI-driven cyber threats spur surge in intel spending

Fears over AI-fuelled cyberattacks and state-backed hacking are pushing organisations to ramp up threat intelligence spending in 2026.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 12th Dec 2025
Exabeam & Recorded Future boost threat response with AI-driven intel
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Exabeam & Recorded Future boost threat response with AI-driven intel

Exabeam and Recorded Future have joined forces, merging AI-driven platforms to enhance real-time threat detection, investigation, and response for security teams.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Wed, 19th Nov 2025
Gigamon appoints new Asia-Pacific leaders to drive cloud security
Firewalls

Gigamon appoints new Asia-Pacific leaders to drive cloud security

Gigamon appoints David Land as VP Sales APAC and Nikolas Kalogirou as Country Manager ANZ to boost deep observability across Asia-Pacific markets.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Wed, 7th May 2025
Ekco launches complete cybersecurity for smaller firms
Security Information and Event Management

Ekco launches complete cybersecurity for smaller firms

Ekco launches Cyber Defence Complete, a new service offering SMBs enterprise-level cybersecurity protection using tools from Microsoft and CrowdStrike.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 18th Apr 2025
Todd Chronert named new Chief Revenue Officer at Red Canary
Customer Experience

Todd Chronert named new Chief Revenue Officer at Red Canary

Red Canary has appointed Todd Chronert as Chief Revenue Officer, bringing nearly 20 years of cybersecurity leadership to enhance global sales.

By Imee Dequito • 2 min read • Mon, 18th Nov 2024
Recorded Future unveils AI tools to combat ransomware
Ransomware

Recorded Future unveils AI tools to combat ransomware

Recorded Future has unveiled new AI-driven tools aimed at providing real-time intelligence to help organisations combat the rising threat of ransomware.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 15th Oct 2024
Armis hires Christina Kemper to lead international expansion
Software-as-a-Service

Armis hires Christina Kemper to lead international expansion

Armis appoints Christina Kemper as Vice President of International to drive global sales growth and partnerships across EMEA and Asia Pacific.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Thu, 12th Sep 2024
SentinelLabs report exposes ransomware strategy of APT groups
Ransomware

SentinelLabs report exposes ransomware strategy of APT groups

SentinelLabs' latest report exposes how cyberespionage groups, including the Chinese APT group ChamelGang, are strategically using ransomware for disruption and misattribution.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 27th Jun 2024
Recorded Future reveals potential AI exploitation in 2024
Malware

Recorded Future reveals potential AI exploitation in 2024

Recorded Future warns of looming AI exploitation by cybercriminals in 2024, from using deepfakes to impersonate executives to disinformation campaigns.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 21st Mar 2024
Recorded Future rolls out AI tech to combat global threats
Data Analytics

Recorded Future rolls out AI tech to combat global threats

Recorded Future, the world's largest intelligence firm, unveils its pioneering AI technology designed to fight global threats. The 'Intelligence Graph' has been gathering and analysing threat data for a decade, upgrading it into actionable insights.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 16th Feb 2024
Traceable AI hires Brian McDonough as Chief Revenue Officer
Application Security

Traceable AI hires Brian McDonough as Chief Revenue Officer

In a bid to enhance growth, AI security firm, Traceable AI, hires Brian McDonough, a former team member of Snyk and Recorded Future, as Chief Revenue Officer.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 29th Dec 2023
Ad fraud set to surge due to automation advancements
Open source

Ad fraud set to surge due to automation advancements

Insikt Group warns ad fraud losses could surge to $100bn due to a rise in automated solutions like bot software.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 21st Nov 2023
Recorded Future discloses new high-risk vulnerabilities
Risk & Compliance

Recorded Future discloses new high-risk vulnerabilities

Recorded Future's monthly report reveals high-risk vulnerabilities, exploit chains, and zero-day vulnerabilities affecting Microsoft and Ivanti products.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Tue, 19th Sep 2023