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Cyber Threat stories - Page 17

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New Zealand businesses urged to boost security against rising cyber threats

Mon, 20th Oct 2025
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New Zealand's intelligence chief warns rising foreign cyber espionage demands businesses strengthen security to protect innovation and national interests.
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AI-powered phishing threats outpace business defences & SOC teams

Sat, 18th Oct 2025
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Generative AI boosts phishing and smishing attacks, forcing businesses to rethink security as AI-driven threats outpace traditional defences and SOC teams.
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Trend Vision One tops Forrester ranking for network security tools

Fri, 17th Oct 2025
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Trend Micro's Trend Vision One leads Forrester's Network Analysis and Visibility ranking, excelling in threat detection and compliance monitoring.
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Graylog named in 2025 Gartner Magic Quadrant for SIEM tools

Fri, 17th Oct 2025
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Graylog has been recognised in the 2025 Gartner Magic Quadrant for SIEM, marking a milestone two years after launching its security platform for enterprises.
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Securonix named SIEM Leader for sixth year in 2025 Gartner report

Fri, 17th Oct 2025
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Securonix has been named a Leader for the sixth consecutive year in Gartner's 2025 Magic Quadrant for SIEM, praised for its AI-driven security solutions.
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Documentary reveals human side of defending critical infrastructure

Fri, 17th Oct 2025
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Semperis's documentary, Midnight in the War Room, unveils the human stories behind defending vital infrastructure from global cyber threats.
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North Korean group uses blockchain to launch advanced malware

Fri, 17th Oct 2025
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A North Korean group has used blockchain-based EtherHiding to secretly deploy malware, targeting developers in tech and cryptocurrency sectors worldwide.
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Bitdefender unveils standalone PHASR security for global use

Fri, 17th Oct 2025
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Bitdefender launches standalone GravityZone PHASR, a proactive endpoint security tool blocking ransomware and LOTL attacks globally without altering existing setups.
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Bitsight unveils AI tool to combat phishing & brand threats

Thu, 16th Oct 2025
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Bitsight launches Brand Intelligence, an AI tool to detect and swiftly tackle phishing and brand threats targeting companies and executives.
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Check Point earns recognition for real-time blockchain security

Thu, 16th Oct 2025
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Check Point secures a spot on Fast Company's Next Big Things in Tech 2025 for its real-time security solution safeguarding public blockchain platforms.
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Bitdefender launches GravityZone PHASR endpoint security globally

Thu, 16th Oct 2025
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Bitdefender has launched GravityZone PHASR globally, a standalone endpoint security system using behaviour-based defence to prevent ransomware and LOTL attacks.
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F5 breach exposes BIG-IP code & secrets, raising global risk

Thu, 16th Oct 2025
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F5 has suffered a major breach exposing BIG-IP source code and security flaws, raising global risks amid limited evidence of exploitation so far.
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Cybersecurity breaches rise as risky behaviours outpace awareness

Thu, 16th Oct 2025
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Cybersecurity breaches rose 8% in 2025, with risky behaviours and AI misuse driving threats in Australia, New Zealand and worldwide, says new survey.
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Qualys upgrades ETM platform with AI identity & threat tools

Thu, 16th Oct 2025
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Qualys upgrades its Enterprise TruRisk Management platform with AI-driven identity security, threat prioritisation, and exploit validation to tackle complex cyber risks.
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Finance & healthcare sectors urged to upskill amid cyber gaps

Wed, 15th Oct 2025
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Finance, healthcare and MSSPs face significant cybersecurity skill gaps, urging urgent upskilling beyond compliance to tackle evolving cyber threats effectively.
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APAC firms to boost threat intelligence spend, embrace AI by 2026

Wed, 15th Oct 2025
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By 2026, 79% of Asia Pacific firms plan to boost threat intelligence spending and adopt AI to tackle rising cyber threats and regulatory demands.
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LevelBlue acquires Cybereason to expand cybersecurity services

Wed, 15th Oct 2025
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LevelBlue has agreed to acquire Cybereason, enhancing its cybersecurity services with expanded detection, response, and global reach.
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Cloudflare launches partner bundles to simplify AI security needs

Tue, 14th Oct 2025
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Cloudflare launches partner bundles via its PowerUP Partner Programme to ease security and management for AI and app scaling across cloud environments.
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Rubrik recognised as leader in global IDC cyber-recovery report

Tue, 14th Oct 2025
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Rubrik has been named a Leader in the IDC MarketScape 2025 report for its advanced AI-driven cyber-recovery and identity resilience solutions.
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Cohesity named leader in IDC cyber recovery vendor report 2025

Fri, 10th Oct 2025
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Cohesity has been named a Leader in the IDC MarketScape: Worldwide Cyber Recovery 2025 Vendor Assessment for the second consecutive time.