Cyber Threat stories - Page 11

As digital risks grow in Australia, 2026 will see adaptive identity become vital for securing every access point against advanced threats, including AI-driven attacks.

A survey reveals most cybersecurity pros see AI as a tool to aid their work amid rising breaches and a global shortfall of 4.7 million security experts.

AI advances, zero-trust security, and evolving work habits are set to reshape cybersecurity challenges and strategies in 2026 across Asia-Pacific.

Australian firms are rapidly embedding AI in cybersecurity, with 91% now using it to boost threat detection, response, and operations amid rising AI-driven attacks.

By 2026, Australian organisations will prioritise digital sovereignty and distributed AI, reshaping cloud strategies to boost security and resilience amid rising AI-driven threats.

Australian firms face a rising cyber threat as AI and expanding digital footprints fuel ransomware attacks, with risks expected to surge up to 40% in 2024.

Ransomware attacks cost Australian organisations AUD $42 billion annually, urging a shift from prevention to pragmatic cyber resilience amid rising threats.

DDoS attacks targeting AI firms surged 347% in Sept 2025 amid rising public scrutiny and regulatory concerns in the UK.

SecurEnvoy says flexible, phishing-resistant MFA is becoming essential as attackers increasingly exploit human error and regulatory pressure intensifies.

Kroll and CrowdStrike partner to enhance global MDR services, migrating 500,000+ endpoints to AI-driven Falcon platform for faster cyber threat response.

CrowdStrike surpasses USD $1 billion in AWS Marketplace sales and wins top AWS global and regional security partner awards in 2025.

KnowBe4 predicts agentic AI, quantum computing, and cybercrime evolution will reshape global cybersecurity and workforce practices in 2026.

Organisations face complex cyber threats and must boost situational awareness and automation to shift from reactive to proactive defence in cybersecurity.

By 2026, enterprises must prioritise security, adopt Network-as-a-Service, and navigate data sovereignty to safeguard connectivity and business value globally.

CrowdStrike unveils enhanced Falcon Next-Gen SIEM on AWS Marketplace, featuring seamless AWS integration and pay-as-you-go pricing for faster cloud security deployment.

Rubrik launches Agent Cloud for Amazon Bedrock, enhancing AI agent security with monitoring, policy enforcement, and error rollback features for enterprises.

By 2026, AI advances and cyber warfare will enable wider access to sophisticated malware, increasing threats from insiders and state-backed attacks, warns CyXcel.

Borderless CS unveils AI-driven SOC and MDR services offering 24/7 cyber defence to SMEs, governments, and enterprises amid rising cyber risks.

Identity-related security, including credential compromises and third-party risks, remains a top challenge for Australia's finance sector after six years under APRA's CPS 234.

Australian insurers trail global peers by 6.6% in risk preparedness, struggling with AI, cyber threats and rising political pressures, PwC Australia warns.