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Hack The Box unveils Threat Range to boost SOC team resilience

Wed, 1st Oct 2025
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Hack The Box launches Threat Range, a team-focused cyber incident simulation platform to enhance SOC resilience against AI-driven cyber threats and complex attacks.
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Australian firms cut cyber training despite rising threat levels

Wed, 1st Oct 2025
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Despite rising cyber threats and staff shortages, fewer Australian firms train non-security staff for cybersecurity, risking resilience amid growing attacks.
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Australians lag in AI-era cyber security as phishing surges

Tue, 30th Sep 2025
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A Yubico survey reveals Australians lag in cybersecurity, with 46% falling prey to AI-enhanced phishing and low adoption of multi-factor authentication at work and home.
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Manufacturers ramp up cyber resilience as AI threats intensify

Thu, 25th Sep 2025
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Manufacturers are boosting cyber resilience amid rising AI-driven threats, but only a third feel prepared for attacks like deepfakes and synthetic identities.
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Why human-centred authentication will enhance cyber resilience

Thu, 25th Sep 2025
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Human-centred authentication, like phishing-resistant security keys, simplifies login and boosts cyber resilience by making secure behaviour easy and intuitive.
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Teens charged in SCATTERED SPIDER cyber attacks as experts warn of ongoing risks

Wed, 24th Sep 2025
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Two UK teenagers linked to SCATTERED SPIDER have been charged for cyberattacks disrupting Transport for London, amid ongoing global cyber threats.
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Proofpoint unveils AI security tools to protect agentic workspaces

Wed, 24th Sep 2025
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Proofpoint has launched four AI security solutions to protect agentic workspaces, addressing data control, AI oversight, and threat detection for 2025-26 rollout.
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Australian boards slow to invest in cyber risk despite rising threats

Wed, 24th Sep 2025
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Australian boards recognise rising cyber threats, yet investment in tackling them remains limited, despite 75% facing third-party vulnerabilities recently.
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AI & quantum threats redefine priorities for Cybersecurity Month

Wed, 24th Sep 2025
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As Cybersecurity Month nears, experts warn AI and quantum tech pose rising digital threats, urging firms to boost policies, behaviour change, and cryptographic defences.
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Australia's critical infrastructure faces new wave of cyber threats

Fri, 19th Sep 2025
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Australia faces rising state-sponsored cyberattacks on critical infrastructure, prompting stricter government measures and a human-focused defence approach.
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Ransomware attacks steady at 328 as cyber gangs join forces

Fri, 19th Sep 2025
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Ransomware attacks held steady at 328 in August, with cyber gangs collaborating to boost impact, says NCC Group report highlighting persistent global risks.
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Microsoft disrupts RaccoonO365 phishing operation targeting 365 users

Wed, 17th Sep 2025
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Microsoft has seized 338 websites linked to RaccoonO365, disrupting a phishing service that stole 5,000 Microsoft 365 credentials across 94 countries.
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Agentic AI reshapes banking security, raising efficiency & risks

Wed, 17th Sep 2025
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Agentic AI is transforming Australian banking security, boosting efficiency but raising risks as cybercriminals exploit AI in 80% of ransomware attacks.
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CyberSecure Leeds 2025 to tackle AI threats with people-first focus

Thu, 11th Sep 2025
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CyberSecure Leeds 2025 will focus on using a people-first, data-driven approach to defend against AI-enabled cyber threats at Leeds Digital Festival.
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KnowBe4 unveils framework for people-centric cybersecurity culture

Wed, 10th Sep 2025
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KnowBe4 unveils a new framework promoting a people-centric approach to cybersecurity, focusing on human risk management to boost security culture and reduce breaches.
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Stealerium malware surge prompts concern over new attack tactics

Sat, 6th Sep 2025
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Cybercriminals are increasingly exploiting open-source Stealerium malware to steal sensitive data, prompting warnings from Proofpoint researchers of new attack methods.
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Varonis acquires SlashNext for up to USD $150 million to boost AI email security

Fri, 5th Sep 2025
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Varonis has acquired AI-driven email security firm SlashNext for up to USD $150 million, enhancing its threat detection across emails and messaging platforms.
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Australian firms face 5,000 malware attacks in August 2025

Thu, 4th Sep 2025
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Australian firms faced over 5,000 malware attacks and 65,000 network attacks in August 2025, with threats largely consisting of known malware types, WatchGuard reveals.
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Barracuda warns of rising phishing attacks with clever URL tricks

Thu, 4th Sep 2025
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Barracuda reveals over a million phishing attacks in early 2025 using clever URL tricks that evade security and deceive email users globally.
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Australian AI use & phishing risks surge as data leaks climb

Tue, 2nd Sep 2025
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Australian research reveals a 140% rise in phishing clicks and growing use of generative AI apps, raising significant workplace data security risks.