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AI & cyber warfare set to reshape security threats by 2026
Malware

AI & cyber warfare set to reshape security threats by 2026

By 2026, AI advances and cyber warfare will enable wider access to sophisticated malware, increasing threats from insiders and state-backed attacks, warns CyXcel.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Mon, 1st Dec 2025
Why now is the time to modernise your SIEM
Firewalls

Why now is the time to modernise your SIEM

AI-driven cyber threats demand modern Security Information and Event Management systems to enhance detection, reduce costs, and improve resilience.

By Matthew Lowe • 4 min read • Thu, 30th Oct 2025
Documentary reveals human side of defending critical infrastructure
Ransomware

Documentary reveals human side of defending critical infrastructure

Semperis's documentary, Midnight in the War Room, unveils the human stories behind defending vital infrastructure from global cyber threats.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Fri, 17th Oct 2025
F5 breach exposes BIG-IP code & secrets, raising global risk
Cloud Security

F5 breach exposes BIG-IP code & secrets, raising global risk

F5 has suffered a major breach exposing BIG-IP source code and security flaws, raising global risks amid limited evidence of exploitation so far.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Thu, 16th Oct 2025
Global ransomware attacks drop 43% but threats evolve quickly
Ransomware

Global ransomware attacks drop 43% but threats evolve quickly

Global ransomware attacks fell 43% in Q2 to 371 cases in June, but evolving tactics signal persistent threats amid rising cyber warfare and political motives.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 4 min read • Sat, 26th Jul 2025
Exclusive: Logistics firms face rising OT cyber threats amid global tensions
Ransomware

Exclusive: Logistics firms face rising OT cyber threats amid global tensions

Cyber attacks on logistics OT systems are rising, risking $500K+ losses as nation states target supply chains for strategic disruption amid global tensions.

By Melania Watson • 5 min read • Fri, 20th Jun 2025
Thai organisations face surge in cyberattacks after border clash
Cybersecurity

Thai organisations face surge in cyberattacks after border clash

Cyberattacks on Thai organisations have surged following a deadly border clash with Cambodia, with hacktivist group AnonSecKh claiming dozens of attacks since March 2025.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Wed, 18th Jun 2025
Escalation drives heightened Israeli-Iranian cyber conflict risk
Ransomware

Escalation drives heightened Israeli-Iranian cyber conflict risk

Escalating tensions following Israel's Operation Rising Lion heighten risks of cyberattacks by Iranian actors against Israel and beyond, warn security experts.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Tue, 17th Jun 2025
Cyberattacks surge amid India-Pakistan clashes after strikes
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Cyberattacks surge amid India-Pakistan clashes after strikes

Hacktivist cyberattacks escalate after India's missile strikes on Pakistan, targeting government and critical sectors amid rising geopolitical tensions.

By Sean Mitchell • 7 min read • Wed, 14th May 2025
North Korean hackers step up phishing attacks on Ukraine government
Malware

North Korean hackers step up phishing attacks on Ukraine government

North Korean hackers have intensified phishing attacks on Ukrainian government bodies to gather strategic intelligence on the Russian invasion, Proofpoint reports.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Wed, 14th May 2025
Cloudflare details Q1 Internet disruptions from quakes to storms
Unified Communications

Cloudflare details Q1 Internet disruptions from quakes to storms

Cloudflare's Q1 2025 report reveals global internet disruptions caused by earthquakes, power outages, cyberattacks, and a monkey-induced blackout in Sri Lanka.

By Melania Watson • 5 min read • Wed, 23rd Apr 2025

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Canadian firms join NATO drive for post-quantum secure comms
Edge Computing

Canadian firms join NATO drive for post-quantum secure comms

Canadian firms Ammolite Security and Myntex lead NATO's post-quantum secure communications drive, enhancing defence against state and non-state cyber threats.

By Jake MacAndrew • 3 min read • Sat, 20th Sep 2025
Australia urged to unify cyber defences as threats intensify
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Australia urged to unify cyber defences as threats intensify

Australia is being urged to unify cyber defences and tighten policy as state-backed hackers and cyber crime intensify across key sectors.

By Melania Watson • 5 min read • Tue, 8th Jul 2025
Cybersecurity on alert as Iran shifts to disruptive digital attacks
Malware

Cybersecurity on alert as Iran shifts to disruptive digital attacks

Iranian cyber attacks shift towards causing disruption and political damage following Israeli strikes, raising cybersecurity alarms.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Tue, 24th Jun 2025
Ransomware hits Kettering Health: Experts speak out
Offensive Security

Ransomware hits Kettering Health: Experts speak out

A ransomware attack on Ohio's Kettering Health has disrupted services, halting elective procedures and risking patient data amid ongoing cybersecurity concerns.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Thu, 22nd May 2025
Australia faces mounting cyber threats to vital infrastructure
Malware

Australia faces mounting cyber threats to vital infrastructure

Australia faces a growing threat from state-backed cyber espionage targeting critical infrastructure, risking disruptions to power, water, and healthcare services.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Tue, 20th May 2025
Infosecurity Europe 2025 explores geopolitics & cyber threats
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Infosecurity Europe 2025 explores geopolitics & cyber threats

Rory Stewart and NCSC's Paul Chichester headline Infosecurity Europe 2025, focusing on geopolitics' impact on cybersecurity at London event in June.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 4 min read • Wed, 14th May 2025