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Hitachi Vantara unveils VSP One with AI ransomware defence
Storage

Hitachi Vantara unveils VSP One with AI ransomware defence

Hitachi Vantara launches new ransomware detection in VSP One, cutting downtime by 95% and costs by 20% with CyberSense integration for swift data recovery.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 18th Apr 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
Audit reform urged to strengthen UK's digital resilience
Data Protection

Audit reform urged to strengthen UK's digital resilience

ISACA and CIIA urge UK Government to expedite audit reform legislation to bolster digital resilience amid rising cyber threats and economic risks.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 17th Apr 2025
Fuse partners with Check Point for real-time blockchain firewall
Firewalls

Fuse partners with Check Point for real-time blockchain firewall

Fuse has teamed up with Check Point Software to create a real-time blockchain firewall, aiming to safeguard its network against rising cyber threats.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 16th Apr 2025
Google Threat Intelligence explains China's evolving cyber tactics
Ransomware

Google Threat Intelligence explains China's evolving cyber tactics

At Google Cloud Next, Sandra Joyce revealed China's advanced cyber tactics, highlighting a global surge in espionage and rising ransomware incidents.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Wed, 16th Apr 2025
Market volatility & cyber threat increase amid US tariffs
Semiconductors

Market volatility & cyber threat increase amid US tariffs

Steve Vintz, Co-CEO of Tenable, warns that President Trump's tariffs could heighten cyberattack risks, urging firms to strengthen cybersecurity amid market volatility.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 11th Apr 2025
AI amplifies cyber threat; non-human identities at risk
Ransomware

AI amplifies cyber threat; non-human identities at risk

A report by Delinea reveals a troubling rise in cyber attacks amid growing vulnerabilities in AI, highlighting that 97% of organisations expose non-human identities.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 11th Apr 2025
Zscaler report urges shift from VPNs to Zero Trust
Virtual Private Networks

Zscaler report urges shift from VPNs to Zero Trust

Zscaler's 2025 ThreatLabz VPN Risk Report reveals soaring VPN usage in Australia but warns of heightened security risks, urging a shift to Zero Trust architectures.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 11th Apr 2025
Black Talon Security promotes Paul Murphy to growth role
Data Protection

Black Talon Security promotes Paul Murphy to growth role

Black Talon Security has elevated Paul Murphy to Chief Growth Officer, aiming to boost strategies and partnerships in the dental and healthcare sectors.

By Melvin Hipolito • 2 min read • Thu, 10th Apr 2025
Australian firms face rising security & travel challenges
Data Privacy

Australian firms face rising security & travel challenges

International SOS warns that Australian businesses face escalating security threats in its 2025 Risk Outlook, with 65% globally reporting heightened risks.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 9th Apr 2025
Exclusive: ThreatLocker's Danny Jenkins urges firms to block by default
Data Protection

Exclusive: ThreatLocker's Danny Jenkins urges firms to block by default

ThreatLocker's CEO Danny Jenkins warns that 95% of firms neglect basic cybersecurity measures, risking devastating cyberattacks, urging a default block approach.

By Melania Watson • 5 min read • Tue, 8th Apr 2025

Stories from Other Regions

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Southeast Asian firms face surge in ransomware attacks in 2024
Malware

Southeast Asian firms face surge in ransomware attacks in 2024

Southeast Asia faced 400 daily ransomware attacks in 2024, with Indonesia hit hardest and Malaysia seeing a 153% surge, Kaspersky reports.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 17th Apr 2025
CVE system secures 11-month extension worth USD $44 million
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

CVE system secures 11-month extension worth USD $44 million

CISA extends its contract with MITRE for another 11 months at USD $44 million, securing the critical CVE vulnerability programme amid funding concerns.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 17th Apr 2025
UK firms face rising cyberwarfare threats & GBP £14.2m costs
Ransomware

UK firms face rising cyberwarfare threats & GBP £14.2m costs

UK firms face soaring cyberwarfare threats, with Transport and Logistics hit hardest at GBP £14.2m average ransomware costs amid rising geopolitical tensions.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Thu, 17th Apr 2025
Australian councils urged to adopt managed security services
Ransomware

Australian councils urged to adopt managed security services

In light of rising cyberattacks, Australian councils are urged to consider Managed Security Service Providers essential for robust cybersecurity and public trust.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Wed, 16th Apr 2025
Cyberattacks: A ticking time bomb for financial stability?
Ransomware

Cyberattacks: A ticking time bomb for financial stability?

The financial sector faces unprecedented cyber threats, with losses exceeding USD $12 billion in two decades, raising alarms over global economic stability.

By Bryan Marlatt • 5 min read • Mon, 14th Apr 2025
Study reveals gender gaps in cyber security perceptions
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Study reveals gender gaps in cyber security perceptions

A study by e2e-assure has revealed significant gender differences in perceptions of cyber security responsibility among over 1,000 employees across key sectors.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Mon, 14th Apr 2025
Cyberattacks expose vulnerabilities in Aussie super funds
Data Protection

Cyberattacks expose vulnerabilities in Aussie super funds

A series of cyberattacks on Australia's superannuation funds has exposed critical cybersecurity vulnerabilities, sparking urgent national security concerns.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 8th Apr 2025