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CrowdStrike named leader in IDC MarketScape MDR study
Digital Transformation

CrowdStrike named leader in IDC MarketScape MDR study

Enterprises under pressure to speed incident response are shifting to AI-led managed security services as CrowdStrike tops IDC's latest MDR assessment.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last week
KnowBe4 launches free cyber awareness kit for 2026
Data Protection

KnowBe4 launches free cyber awareness kit for 2026

Organisations preparing October training will get new materials on phishing, deepfakes and reporting from a free package aimed at staff awareness.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last week
NeuShield adds exfiltration protection to Data Sentinel
Malware

NeuShield adds exfiltration protection to Data Sentinel

By blocking stolen-logins abuse at file level, the new feature aims to curb both data theft and ransomware even after an account is compromised.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Last week
Eventus Security wins community choice cybersecurity award
Ransomware

Eventus Security wins community choice cybersecurity award

Public backing has handed Eventus Security another boost as it competes in a crowded managed security market facing rising cyber threats.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Last week
Supercharged security: Cyber risk in the age of frontier AI
Data Protection

Supercharged security: Cyber risk in the age of frontier AI

Hong Kong saw a record 15,877 cyber incidents in 2025 as AI speeds attacks and shortens the window to exploit software flaws.

By Daniel Kwong • 3 min read • This month
Payroll cyber incidents rise as compliance burdens grow
Software-as-a-Service

Payroll cyber incidents rise as compliance burdens grow

More firms are paying staff incorrectly or incurring penalties as payroll systems face rising cyber attacks and complex cross-border rules.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • This month
SAS Innovate: New era of scams requires novel solutions
Fintech

SAS Innovate: New era of scams requires novel solutions

Australians are losing billions as AI-driven fraud pushes banks, telcos and platforms to share scam data faster and stop payments earlier.

By David Shilovsky • 5 min read • This month
Keepit names Thomas McCrory as Americas Sales Chief
Software-as-a-Service

Keepit names Thomas McCrory as Americas Sales Chief

AI-driven demand for recoverable cloud data is pushing the backup vendor to deepen its US sales push as business spending rises.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • This month
Cato launches AI threat prevention for cyber attacks
Digital Transformation

Cato launches AI threat prevention for cyber attacks

AI-assisted attacks can now progress in hours, prompting Cato to offer autonomous defences that predict and block likely intrusion paths first.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • This month
Five Eyes warning: AI reshapes cyber security priorities now
Ransomware

Five Eyes warning: AI reshapes cyber security priorities now

Smaller operators face faster, cheaper attacks as Five Eyes agencies say frontier AI could reshape cyber threats within months.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 5 min read • This month
Only 14% of business leaders have full OT visibility - why it's time to take a more honest view of risk
Digital Transformation

Only 14% of business leaders have full OT visibility - why it's time to take a more honest view of risk

Fewer firms are overestimating OT security maturity, as only 14% can see their environments fully and gaps are coming into focus.

By Joshua Alcock • 5 min read • This month
Check Point named Frost visionary in risk platform
Digital Transformation

Check Point named Frost visionary in risk platform

Growing demand for integrated cyber risk tools has lifted Check Point into Frost & Sullivan's top tier, as attackers move faster and exposures mount.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • This month

Stories from Other Regions

Cyber attacks stories

UK cyber leaders tackle third-party risk, resilience and AI
Disaster Recovery

UK cyber leaders tackle third-party risk, resilience and AI

UK CISOs and senior cyber executives will examine resilience, third-party risk and practical AI use at a London cyber security forum.

By Mark Tarre • 5 min read • Last week
AI cyber threats rise as Australian incidents surge
Disaster Recovery

AI cyber threats rise as Australian incidents surge

Average cybercrime losses for large Australian businesses jumped as AI-enabled attacks became a bigger worry than privacy for many boards.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last week
Keepit launches AI Truth Cloud to verify data for AI
Software-as-a-Service

Keepit launches AI Truth Cloud to verify data for AI

Enterprises get a tamper-proof backup layer for AI use, as Keepit says verified data can reduce risk and support audits.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • This month
ProjectDiscovery launches Neo v1 with pay-as-you-go pricing
Virtual Private Networks

ProjectDiscovery launches Neo v1 with pay-as-you-go pricing

Smaller security teams can now access autonomous testing on demand, as the platform drops its minimum commitment and adopts consumption pricing.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • This month
Wipro & Rubrik launch enterprise resilience service
Data Protection

Wipro & Rubrik launch enterprise resilience service

The service is aimed at firms seeking faster recovery from cyber attacks and AI-related outages, with business continuity built in.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • This month
Work phones fuel illegal streaming cyber risk study
Malware

Work phones fuel illegal streaming cyber risk study

Malware and phishing risks are rising for UK employers as many staff use company smartphones to access illegal streams, a survey finds.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • This month