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KnowBe4 launches free self-assessment to boost security culture
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KnowBe4 has launched a free self-assessment tool to help organisations strengthen their security culture by focusing on human risk management and behaviour.
Japan enacts Active Cyber Defense Law to neutralise threats
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Japan has passed the Active Cyber Defense Law, allowing pre-emptive action against cyber threats while safeguarding privacy and civil liberties.
UK firms pay higher ransoms as recovery costs from attacks rise
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UK firms pay higher ransoms amid rising recovery costs from ransomware attacks, with 54% choosing to pay and median payouts at USD $1 million, Sophos reports.
APRA tightens the cyber screws: What’s next for super funds and their partners?
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APRA demands super funds boost cyber security, mandating multi-factor authentication by August 2025 to protect member savings from rising cyber threats.
Tech sector faces sharp rise in AI & ransomware threats
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Trustwave reveals a surge in AI-driven and ransomware attacks, with tech firms facing 85% of global ransomware incidents amid rising cyber threats.
Most firms unprepared for rising supply chain cyber threats
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A SecurityScorecard survey reveals 88% of cybersecurity leaders worry about supply chain risks, yet most firms lack effective active defence measures.
Retail ransomware attacks surge 40% as Safepay tops threats
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Ransomware attacks on retail surged 40% in May, with Safepay emerging as the top threat actor amid shifting cyber risks globally, NCC Group warns.
UK SMEs face rise in cyber attacks with average cost GBP £7,960
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Nearly 42% of UK SMEs face cyber attacks yearly, costing an average of GBP £7,960, amid widespread lack of staff cyber security training, says BT research.
ANZ organisations see high engagement with sophisticated email scams
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ANZ organisations face high engagement with business and vendor email compromise scams, with low reporting rates highlighting a growing cybersecurity risk.
HPE & Commvault expand partnership to boost data resilience
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HPE and Commvault have expanded their partnership to enhance cyber resilience and data protection for hybrid cloud enterprises, integrating advanced recovery solutions.
Agentic AI ransomware is on its way
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Agentic AI ransomware, using cooperating AI modules for faster, smarter attacks, is expected to emerge by 2026, posing new cybersecurity threats.
Australian firms face surge in AI cyber threats amid skill gaps
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Australian firms report a sharp rise in AI-powered cyber attacks, with over half facing more complex threats amid cybersecurity skill shortages and limited budgets.
Cybersecurity on alert as Iran shifts to disruptive digital attacks
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Iranian cyber attacks shift towards causing disruption and political damage following Israeli strikes, raising cybersecurity alarms.
Exclusive: Logistics firms face rising OT cyber threats amid global tensions
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Cyber attacks on logistics OT systems are rising, risking $500K+ losses as nation states target supply chains for strategic disruption amid global tensions.
Hornetsecurity launches AI cyber assistant for Microsoft 365
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Hornetsecurity unveils an AI Cyber Assistant within 365 Total Protection Plan 4 to boost Microsoft 365 security with automated email and Teams threat defence.
Over half of spam emails now generated by AI, new study finds
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New research finds AI now generates over half of spam emails and 14% of business email compromise attacks, enhancing their sophistication and evasion.
Cloudflare thwarts record 7.3 Tbps DDoS attack with automation
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Cloudflare blocked a record 7.3 Tbps DDoS attack targeting a client, marking the largest ever publicly disclosed, using its fully automated global defence system.
Australian cloud data risk rises as report finds widespread flaws
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A new report reveals widespread cloud security flaws in Australian firms, exposing millions of sensitive records and escalating regulatory compliance risks.
UK councils report 12,700 data breaches with GBP £268,000 paid
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UK Metropolitan Councils reported over 12,700 data breaches in three years, paying more than GBP £268,000 in compensation claims.
Thai organisations face surge in cyberattacks after border clash
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Cyberattacks on Thai organisations have surged following a deadly border clash with Cambodia, with hacktivist group AnonSecKh claiming dozens of attacks since March 2025.