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The AI economy arrives: Six predictions that will define cybersecurity in 2026
Quantum Computing

The AI economy arrives: Six predictions that will define cybersecurity in 2026

In 2026, the AI economy emerges as autonomous agents redefine work, forcing cybersecurity to evolve with new threats and governance challenges.

By Tom Scully • 5 min read • Sat, 22nd Nov 2025
Arctic Wolf & Abnormal AI strengthen email threat detection
Malware

Arctic Wolf & Abnormal AI strengthen email threat detection

Arctic Wolf partners with Abnormal AI to enhance email threat detection, combining behavioural AI and MDR for better defence against cyberattacks.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 20th Nov 2025
Non-human identities: The invisible security threat reshaping identity access management
Breach Prevention

Non-human identities: The invisible security threat reshaping identity access management

Non-human identities like bots and APIs outnumber humans 50:1, creating major security risks across Australian industries amid rising digital automation.

By George Harb • 4 min read • Tue, 18th Nov 2025
Most organisations neglect key security in rapid AI adoption
Data Protection

Most organisations neglect key security in rapid AI adoption

Despite 89% piloting AI, 78% neglect core data security, leading to breaches largely from known vulnerabilities, warns new Tenable research.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 14th Nov 2025
SquareX wins SINET16 Innovator Award for browser security
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

SquareX wins SINET16 Innovator Award for browser security

SquareX wins the 2025 SINET16 Innovator Award for its pioneering browser security solution protecting organisations from advanced web-based cyber threats.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 6th Nov 2025
Ransom payment rates drop to historic low as attackers adapt
Ransomware

Ransom payment rates drop to historic low as attackers adapt

Ransom payments fell to a historic low of 23% in Q3 2025 as cyber extortion tactics shift towards targeted, costlier attacks on larger firms.

By Shannon Williams • 6 min read • Thu, 30th Oct 2025
Rapid7 reveals global findings in latest cyber-threat report
Ransomware

Rapid7 reveals global findings in latest cyber-threat report

Rapid7 warns AI and quantum computing will escalate cyber threats, urging firms to adopt advanced defences and post-quantum cryptography amid rising hybrid attacks.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Wed, 29th Oct 2025
AI adoption outpaces cloud security as leaders rely on old metrics
Hybrid Cloud

AI adoption outpaces cloud security as leaders rely on old metrics

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.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 15th Oct 2025
Financial services strong in prevention but slow on threat fixes
DevOps

Financial services strong in prevention but slow on threat fixes

Financial services excel at preventing cyber vulnerabilities but take a median 61 days to fix issues, risking systemic exposure despite strong security programs.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 2nd Oct 2025
Rising violence prompts firms to boost executive security spend
Physical Security

Rising violence prompts firms to boost executive security spend

A surge in violence threats against executives is driving global firms and investors to boost spending on physical security amid rising business risks.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 25th Sep 2025
Why human-centred authentication will enhance cyber resilience
Data Protection

Why human-centred authentication will enhance cyber resilience

Human-centred authentication, like phishing-resistant security keys, simplifies login and boosts cyber resilience by making secure behaviour easy and intuitive.

By Geoff Schomburgk • 4 min read • Thu, 25th Sep 2025

Stories from Other Regions

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Healthcare ramps up cyber defences as threats & costs rise
Data Protection

Healthcare ramps up cyber defences as threats & costs rise

Healthcare providers are boosting cyber defences amid rising cyber threats, safeguarding patient data and critical care systems from costly attacks.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Mon, 17th Nov 2025
Rising cyber threats drive businesses to adopt MSSP solutions
Firewalls

Rising cyber threats drive businesses to adopt MSSP solutions

Growing cyber threats push businesses to adopt Managed Security Service Providers for expert, cost-effective, and 24/7 cybersecurity protection and compliance.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 14th Nov 2025
Australian firms face rising data loss threats amid AI adoption
Software-as-a-Service

Australian firms face rising data loss threats amid AI adoption

Australian firms face rising data loss risks from human error and AI adoption, with 57% blaming staff mistakes amid surging data and security threats.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 13th Nov 2025
Exclusive: Google on AI-powered attacks & cyber threats in Australia
Malware

Exclusive: Google on AI-powered attacks & cyber threats in Australia

AI-driven cyber threats are escalating in Australia, with criminals deploying deepfakes and malware that evolves to bypass security, warns Google's Andrew Aston.

By Sean Mitchell • 6 min read • Mon, 10th Nov 2025
AI-driven cyber threats top concern for Europe's IT sector by 2026
Ransomware

AI-driven cyber threats top concern for Europe's IT sector by 2026

Over half of European IT pros see AI-driven cyber threats as the top concern for 2026, yet only 14% feel very prepared to handle these risks, ISACA finds.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 23rd Oct 2025
Six data centre security best practices
DevOps

Six data centre security best practices

Data centres face unique risks requiring robust security measures; these six best practices cover physical and cybersecurity to safeguard sensitive data effectively.

By Chris Weston • 5 min read • Sat, 18th Oct 2025
AI & cloud security lag as firms rely on outdated measures
Cloud Security

AI & cloud security lag as firms rely on outdated measures

Research shows firms adopting AI and cloud tech still rely on outdated, reactive security, leaving them exposed to preventable breaches and risks.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Thu, 2nd Oct 2025