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Ransom payment rates drop to historic low as attackers adapt

Thu, 30th Oct 2025
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Ransom payments fell to a historic low of 23% in Q3 2025 as cyber extortion tactics shift towards targeted, costlier attacks on larger firms.
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BBIN & Vault Viper linked to cyber-enabled fraud in Asia

Mon, 27th Oct 2025
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Research links Asian iGaming firm BBIN and Vault Viper to extensive cyber-enabled fraud and organised crime across Southeast Asia and beyond.
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Autoleague boosts security with BeyondTrust access management

Mon, 27th Oct 2025
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Autoleague has enhanced security by adopting BeyondTrust's privileged access management to safeguard passwords and remote system access across Australia.
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AWS outage sparks global disruption across banking & services

Wed, 22nd Oct 2025
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An AWS outage on 20 October 2025 caused global disruption, hitting platforms like Amazon, Snapchat, Coinbase, HMRC and Lloyds Bank, affecting millions worldwide.
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Ransomware surge exploits VPN flaws & Microsoft 365 logins in APAC

Wed, 22nd Oct 2025
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Ransomware attacks exploiting VPN flaws and Microsoft 365 logins surge in APAC, with hackers bypassing MFA via stolen credentials and unpatched systems.
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TA585 identified as key threat actor using advanced malware tools

Tue, 21st Oct 2025
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Proofpoint identifies TA585 as a cyber threat actor managing end-to-end attacks, deploying advanced malware like MonsterV2 to target finance firms globally.
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AI-powered ransomware & cybercrime booming across APJ region

Tue, 21st Oct 2025
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AI-driven ransomware attacks surge across Asia Pacific and Japan, with decentralised Chinese cybercrime marketplaces and eCrime services fueling the boom.
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Server vs cloud: What every insurance broker needs to know about their technology choice

Fri, 17th Oct 2025
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Choosing between server and cloud software is crucial for insurance brokers seeking security, scalability and reliable access to client data anywhere.
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Netskope expands Universal ZTNA for enhanced device security

Tue, 14th Oct 2025
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Netskope enhances its Universal ZTNA solution with AI-driven policy automation and extended device security for diverse IT and operational technology environments.
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ANZ warns small businesses after AUD $84 million cyber losses

Thu, 2nd Oct 2025
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ANZ warns Australian small businesses to stay vigilant as scams cause AUD $84 million losses amid rising cybercrime threats in 2024.
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Secolve marks five years with 57% growth & global expansion

Thu, 2nd Oct 2025
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Secolve celebrates five years with 57% growth, serving 100 global clients and expanding its operational technology cybersecurity services internationally.
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Leaders urge a cyber safe culture as AI & threats evolve

Tue, 30th Sep 2025
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Industry leaders call for a cyber safe culture as AI advances and identity-based attacks rise, urging collaboration and vigilance across all organisations.
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CPS security risks rise amid global instability & supply chain shifts

Thu, 18th Sep 2025
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Nearly half of global CPS security professionals report rising cyber risks amid economic, geopolitical instability and supply chain shifts, Claroty research shows.
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Broader Facebook malvertising hits android with crypto-stealing RAT

Fri, 5th Sep 2025
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A Facebook malvertising campaign is targeting Android users in the EU with Brokewell malware disguised as a fake TradingView app to steal crypto assets.
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AMP Bank GO blocks over 1,000 mule accounts with new features

Mon, 1st Sep 2025
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AMP Bank GO has blocked over 1,000 fraudulent accounts in six months using a selfie video verification and numberless cards to enhance security.
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Australians face surge in fake Booking.com scam attacks, experts warn

Tue, 26th Aug 2025
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Australians face rising threats from fake Booking.com sites that install malware via deceptive cookie banners, warns cybersecurity expert Mark Graham.
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HID unveils advanced biometric & passwordless tech in Sydney

Thu, 21st Aug 2025
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HID unveils cutting-edge biometric facial recognition and passwordless authentication technologies at the 2025 Security ASIAL conference in Sydney.
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Surge in phishing attacks as cybercriminals exploit URLs & QR codes

Wed, 20th Aug 2025
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Phishing attacks exploiting URLs and QR codes have surged, with cybercriminals using AI and social engineering to target users via email and SMS, warns Proofpoint.
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BeyondTrust cloud security completes IRAP PROTECTED review by CyberCX

Mon, 18th Aug 2025
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BeyondTrust has passed the IRAP PROTECTED review by CyberCX, validating four cloud security solutions for Australian government use at the PROTECTED level.
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SonicWall debuts Gen 8 platform with firewalls & USD $200,000 warranty

Thu, 14th Aug 2025
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SonicWall launches its Generation 8 platform with nine new firewalls and an embedded cyber warranty covering up to USD $200,000 for enhanced MSP cybersecurity services.