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UK leaders back ransomware bans but most would break rules
Ransomware

UK leaders back ransomware bans but most would break rules

While 99% of UK business leaders support a private-sector ban on ransomware payments, 75% would risk breaking it to save their firms from cyberattacks.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 4 min read • Wed, 6th Aug 2025

Global Stories

Cyber Threat stories

Abnormal AI launches updated Microsoft 365 security solution
Cloud Security

Abnormal AI launches updated Microsoft 365 security solution

Abnormal AI unveils an enhanced Security Posture Management solution, using AI to protect and prioritise risks in Microsoft 365 environments.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 7th Aug 2025
Cricket-themed cybersecurity seminars tour five Australian cities
Security Information and Event Management

Cricket-themed cybersecurity seminars tour five Australian cities

ManageEngine's Shield NXG2025 cybersecurity seminars tour five Australian cricket stadiums this August, blending cricket themes with IAM and SIEM insights.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Thu, 7th Aug 2025
AI-driven phishing & quishing attacks surge in Netcraft report
Marketing Technologies

AI-driven phishing & quishing attacks surge in Netcraft report

Netcraft reports a surge in AI-driven phishing, quishing, and brand impersonation attacks, pushing firms to boost cyber defences before 2025.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 7th Aug 2025
Security budgets see slowest growth in five years, report finds
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Security budgets see slowest growth in five years, report finds

Security budget growth slows to 4% in 2025, the lowest in five years, amid economic volatility and staffing challenges, says IANS Research report.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 7th Aug 2025
Pentera unveils AI web attack testing to boost cyber defences
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Pentera unveils AI web attack testing to boost cyber defences

Pentera has launched AI-powered Web Attack Testing to help organisations better simulate cyber threats and enhance defences against evolving AI-driven attacks.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 7th Aug 2025
Trend Micro debuts AI-powered digital twin for proactive security
Digital Transformation

Trend Micro debuts AI-powered digital twin for proactive security

Trend Micro launches AI-powered Digital Twin technology to help enterprises predict and simulate cyber threats, enhancing security without risking production systems.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Thu, 7th Aug 2025
CrowdStrike launches AI detection engine to catch stealthy threats
Cloud Security

CrowdStrike launches AI detection engine to catch stealthy threats

CrowdStrike launches Signal, an AI-driven detection engine that spots stealthy cyber threats by analysing behavioural deviations in real time, improving early threat response.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Thu, 7th Aug 2025
Semperis launches tool to secure AD service accounts
Hybrid Cloud

Semperis launches tool to secure AD service accounts

Semperis launches Service Account Protection Essential to help organisations monitor and secure Active Directory and Entra ID service accounts against cyber threats.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Wed, 6th Aug 2025
CrowdStrike unveils AI-driven updates to Falcon threat intelligence
Security Information and Event Management

CrowdStrike unveils AI-driven updates to Falcon threat intelligence

CrowdStrike launches AI-powered Falcon Adversary Intelligence, offering real-time, personalised threat insights to enhance detection and response in security centres.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Wed, 6th Aug 2025
Claroty & Google unite to boost OT & IT threat response
Digital Transformation

Claroty & Google unite to boost OT & IT threat response

Claroty partners with Google Security Operations to enhance threat detection and response across IT and operational technology environments.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Wed, 6th Aug 2025
Rubrik & Sophos launch advanced Microsoft 365 resilience tool
Firewalls

Rubrik & Sophos launch advanced Microsoft 365 resilience tool

Rubrik and Sophos launch a new Microsoft 365 backup and recovery tool integrated into Sophos Central, enhancing cyber resilience for MDR customers.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Wed, 6th Aug 2025
Phishing kits & AI drive surge in email attacks on firms
Malware

Phishing kits & AI drive surge in email attacks on firms

Email attacks on firms surge as AI-powered phishing kits, especially in manufacturing, challenge defences, warns VIPRE Security Group's Q2 2025 report.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 4 min read • Tue, 5th Aug 2025

Stories from Other Regions

Cyber Threat stories

KnowBe4's AI tools help credit union cut phishing risk to 1%
Phishing

KnowBe4's AI tools help credit union cut phishing risk to 1%

First Community Credit Union cut its phishing risk to 1% using KnowBe4's AI-driven HRM+ platform, enhancing security with smarter, data-led defences.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Thu, 7th Aug 2025
Arctic Wolf expands Aurora with new security tech integrations
Privileged Access Management

Arctic Wolf expands Aurora with new security tech integrations

Arctic Wolf boosts its Aurora Platform with new integrations for Microsoft, Oracle, OneLogin, and CyberArk to enhance enterprise security and adaptability.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Wed, 6th Aug 2025
CyberArk achieves Protected IRAP assessment for Australian cloud security
Data Protection

CyberArk achieves Protected IRAP assessment for Australian cloud security

CyberArk has attained the Protected level IRAP assessment in Australia, ensuring its cloud security solutions meet stringent government standards for safeguarding sensitive data.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Wed, 6th Aug 2025
Over 150 million NZ records for sale as cyber threats grow
Multi-factor authentication

Over 150 million NZ records for sale as cyber threats grow

Over 150 million New Zealand-linked records, including government and banking credentials, are exposed on the dark web, raising growing cyber threat concerns.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Wed, 6th Aug 2025