Threat detection stories - Page 3
Polymorphic ransomware, shadow encryption hinder recovery
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storage
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malware
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data protection
Polymorphic ransomware and 'shadow encryption' are rapidly rising, Index Engines warns, making attacks harder to detect and recovery riskier.
Insider risk costs soar as AI reshapes workplace data
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data protection
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endpoint protection
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pam
Insider risk now costs organisations an average USD $19.5 million a year as AI reshapes data access and employee negligence drives losses.
Anthropic unveils Claude Code Security to scan codebases
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devops
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cloud security
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application security
Anthropic unveils Claude Code Security, an AI tool that scans codebases for complex bugs, verifies risks and suggests patches for developers.
CISOs cautious as agentic AI adoption in security lags
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firewalls
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data protection
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manufacturing
CISOs slow-roll agentic AI in defence, even as they brace for more advanced, AI-boosted attacks and rising personal liability risks.
Upgrade advantage: Why security enhancements matter for MSPs and MSSPs
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firewalls
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vpns
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digital transformation
For MSPs and MSSPs, next-gen firewall upgrades are now critical to stay secure, competitive and ready for relentless cyber threats.
Cayosoft posts 76% ARR surge on identity recovery boom
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saas
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dr
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hybrid cloud
Cayosoft posts 76% ARR jump for 2025 as identity recovery demand soars and it wins major public sector and enterprise customers.
Barracuda links 2025 ransomware wave to firewall flaws
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firewalls
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data protection
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ransomware
Barracuda warns that unpatched firewalls and weak accounts drove 90% of 2025 ransomware attacks, as threats spread in mere hours.
CrowdStrike, Qualtrics link up to secure AI-driven data
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data protection
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digital transformation
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cloud security
CrowdStrike links Falcon Shield with Qualtrics XM to extend SaaS security, monitoring and automated policy enforcement across experience data.
Internal auditors fear AI fraud but lack readiness
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data analytics
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digital transformation
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fintech
Internal auditors warn AI-driven fraud is surging, but most concede they lack the tools, skills and time needed to spot it effectively.
12Port unveils AI session intelligence for PAM security
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data protection
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pam
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mfa
12Port adds AI-powered session intelligence to its agentless PAM platform, promising real-time detection and disruption of risky admin activity.
OT cyber threats shift from spying to disruption in 2025
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ransomware
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iot security
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advanced persistent threat protection
Cyber attacks on industrial systems in 2025 shifted from quiet spying to coordinated operations aiming to disrupt critical infrastructure.
Australia's cyberattack surge demands a new approach to data resilience
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malware
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data protection
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dr
Australia faces world's highest rate of serious cyberattacks, exposing millions and forcing a rethink of data resilience strategies.
Data-only extortion surges as remote access abused
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data protection
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dr
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vpns
Data-only extortion soars 11-fold as attackers 'log in instead of break in', abusing remote access tools for faster, stealthier raids.
ExtraHop boosts agentic SOC with richer network insight
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virtualisation
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hybrid cloud
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pam
ExtraHop sharpens its network detection tools with deeper identity and Kubernetes insight to power more reliable agentic SOC automation.
AI code is creating security bottlenecks for Australia businesses
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data protection
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devops
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digital transformation
AI coding tools are speeding software delivery for Australian firms but overwhelming security teams and exposing unprecedented risks.
Xiid & Cytex link AI governance with zero trust access
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firewalls
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data protection
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ransomware
Xiid and Cytex join forces to fuse AI governance with zero trust access, targeting shrinking attack paths and stricter cyber regulation.
OPSWAT names Jan Miller CTO to lead new Technology Centre
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malware
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iot security
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advanced persistent threat protection
OPSWAT appoints malware expert Jan Miller as CTO and puts him in charge of a new Technology Centre focused on AI-driven threat prevention.
LummaStealer returns post-takedown with ClickFix ruse
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mfa
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phishing
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advanced persistent threat protection
LummaStealer roars back after domain takedown, using fake CAPTCHA ClickFix tricks and CastleLoader to spread via routine user actions.
Okta unveils tools to detect & govern shadow AI risks
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pam
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cloud security
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application security
Okta launches Agent Discovery to uncover and rein in shadow AI agents, mapping risky app access and tightening identity-based controls.
Okta warns of North Korean fraud in remote tech hiring
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data protection
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ransomware
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hcm
Okta warns North Korean operatives are landing remote tech jobs with stolen and synthetic identities to fund the regime and enable cyber attacks.