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AI-driven DNS threats & malicious adtech surge worldwide

Tue, 5th Aug 2025
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Infoblox's 2025 report reveals a surge in AI-driven DNS threats and widespread malicious adtech affecting global organisations, urging proactive cyber defence.
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Armis surpasses USD $300 million in annual recurring revenue

Tue, 5th Aug 2025
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Armis has exceeded USD $300 million in annual recurring revenue, up from USD $200 million under 12 months ago, driven by global demand for its cybersecurity platform.
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Sektor partners with SentinelOne to expand cybersecurity in ANZ

Tue, 5th Aug 2025
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Sektor partners with SentinelOne to distribute AI-driven cybersecurity solutions across Australia and New Zealand, enhancing local data sovereignty and compliance.
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Infoblox upgrades DNS defence to counter AI-driven cyberattacks

Tue, 5th Aug 2025
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Infoblox upgrades its Protective DNS solution to pre-empt AI-driven cyberattacks, blocking threats 68 days earlier and enhancing security for networks and cloud.
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CrowdStrike report warns of GenAI driving surge in cyberattacks

Tue, 5th Aug 2025
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CrowdStrike warns that generative AI is fuelling a surge in cyberattacks, targeting cloud systems, AI agents, and escalating sophisticated social engineering globally.
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DXC, 7AI launch global AI security service to boost efficiency

Tue, 5th Aug 2025
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DXC Technology and 7AI have launched a global AI-powered security service, boosting efficiency and cutting analyst workload across DXC's customer base.
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AI-driven cyber attacks surge as APAC risk leaders feel unprepared

Mon, 4th Aug 2025
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APAC faces a 29% rise in AI-driven cyber attacks, with 98% of risk leaders feeling unprepared to tackle the surge in fraud and tech disruptions.
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Outpost24 launches tool to detect dark web credential leaks

Sat, 2nd Aug 2025
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Outpost24 has launched a free tool that helps organisations detect if their credentials have been leaked on the dark web, boosting cybersecurity efforts.
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Exclusive: Google's John Hultquist warns cyber attackers are getting younger & faster

Fri, 1st Aug 2025
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Google's Threat Intelligence Group uses AI and vast global data to outpace cybercriminals in an evolving digital arms race, says Chief Analyst John Hultquist.
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The bouncer at the door: Protecting your network from within

Fri, 1st Aug 2025
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Outdated network hardware poses a hidden threat, turning your vital security 'bouncer' into a vulnerability that invites cyber-attacks and data breaches.
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Rising cyber threats fuel surge in malicious domain activity in Q2

Thu, 31st Jul 2025
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DNSFilter's Q2 report reveals a surge in malicious domain activity, with island nation domains and new registrations increasingly exploited by cybercriminals.
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UK faces highest rate of ransomware payment in IT, Telecoms

Thu, 31st Jul 2025
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New research shows 83% of UK public sector organisations hit by ransomware have paid ransoms, the highest rate globally despite a slight overall decline.
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Bitdefender launches advisory service to tackle security skills gap

Thu, 31st Jul 2025
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Bitdefender has launched Cybersecurity Advisory Services to help businesses close skills gaps and strengthen security amid rising cyber threats and regulatory demands.
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Arctic Wolf & Databricks partner to scale real-time security data

Thu, 31st Jul 2025
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Arctic Wolf partners with Databricks to enhance its Aurora Platform, scaling real-time security data processing and boosting threat detection capabilities globally.
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Commvault scores top five rankings in 2025 Gartner data report

Thu, 31st Jul 2025
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Commvault topped five of six use cases in Gartner's 2025 Critical Capabilities for Backup and Data Protection Platforms report, leading in cloud and recovery.
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Check Point named leader for AI-powered email security by GigaOm

Thu, 31st Jul 2025
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Check Point leads in AI-powered email security, acclaimed by GigaOm for its Harmony Email & Collaboration solution tackling advanced phishing threats.
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Cyber scams soar in New Zealand as AI & crypto drive threats

Thu, 31st Jul 2025
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Cyber scams in New Zealand have surged 77,721% amid rising AI use and crypto fraud, with sextortion and phishing attacks also sharply increasing in Q2 2025.
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LevelBlue warns cyber incidents jump as social engineering rises

Thu, 31st Jul 2025
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LevelBlue reports cyber incidents tripled to 17% in early 2025, driven by a 1,450% rise in social engineering attacks like fake CAPTCHA schemes.
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Crowdsourced security gives CISOs edge in AI & data privacy

Thu, 31st Jul 2025
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New research shows 15% of CISOs fully leverage crowdsourced security to better tackle AI safety and data privacy challenges in large firms.
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ReliaQuest unveils AI teammates to boost predictive security

Wed, 30th Jul 2025
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ReliaQuest launches GreyMatter Agentic Teammates, AI agents that boost security teams by automating routine tasks and enhancing predictive cyber defence.