Cyber Risk stories - Page 13

DDoS attacks have surged to record peaks of 3.7 Tbps, driven by automation and shifting geopolitical sources, targeting sectors like higher education globally.

Identity, not networks, is now cyber security's front line, with AI agents and privilege misuse posing rising risks in cloud-first businesses.

Fragmented security apps cost users up to $850 yearly, exposing them to cyber risks and alert fatigue, says new study by Ontario Tech University and PureVPN.

Small businesses are remediating critical cyber vulnerabilities faster than larger firms amid rising AI-assisted cyber threats, reveals Intruder's 2025 report.

Tech Data partners with Horizon3.ai to offer NodeZero platform in APJ, enhancing cybersecurity by validating vulnerabilities before attacks occur.

Insight Enterprises plans to acquire Australian cyber security firm Sekuro, boosting its APAC capabilities amid a 38% rise in regional data breaches in 2024.

Verizon's Mobile Security Index reveals a surge in AI-driven mobile threats and human error, reshaping global organisational security risks in 2025.

Ransomware, a $10.5tn cybercrime industry by 2025, uses a professional economic model driving global attacks, with governments moving to curb payments.

Proofpoint identifies TA585 as a cyber threat actor managing end-to-end attacks, deploying advanced malware like MonsterV2 to target finance firms globally.

Rapid7 has appointed Soumi Mukherjee as ANZ Sales Director to drive regional growth and help organisations tackle complex cybersecurity challenges.

Generative AI boosts phishing and smishing attacks, forcing businesses to rethink security as AI-driven threats outpace traditional defences and SOC teams.

Trend Micro's Trend Vision One leads Forrester's Network Analysis and Visibility ranking, excelling in threat detection and compliance monitoring.

Nearly one-third of CVE entries are unverified, revealing flaws in how organisations assess software security risks and reliance on CVSS scores.

Bitsight launches Brand Intelligence, an AI tool to detect and swiftly tackle phishing and brand threats targeting companies and executives.

Cybersecurity breaches rose 8% in 2025, with risky behaviours and AI misuse driving threats in Australia, New Zealand and worldwide, says new survey.

Qualys upgrades its Enterprise TruRisk Management platform with AI-driven identity security, threat prioritisation, and exploit validation to tackle complex cyber risks.

Outpost24 has named Liz Drysdale as Chief Marketing Officer to lead global marketing and expand its cybersecurity brand and customer engagement.

Corporate boards often underestimate cyber incident impacts, facing ransomware losses averaging USD $2.7 million with downtime lasting 24 days, warns Willis report.

AI adoption surges, yet outdated security metrics and leadership blind spots leave firms vulnerable to breaches, warns Tenable's Cloud and AI Security 2025 report.

Cloudflare launches new partner bundles to simplify security and IT management, helping organisations unify networking, reduce costs, and enhance cyber resilience.