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Cyber extortion tops 2025 attacks as AI risks escalate

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Cyber extortion has overtaken email scams as the top 2025 attack, as AI-powered threats grow and financial firms become prime targets.
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BeyondTrust cloud security completes IRAP PROTECTED review by CyberCX

Mon, 18th Aug 2025
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BeyondTrust has passed the IRAP PROTECTED review by CyberCX, validating four cloud security solutions for Australian government use at the PROTECTED level.
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Accenture to acquire CyberCX, boosting Asia Pacific security

Fri, 15th Aug 2025
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Accenture will acquire CyberCX, an Asia Pacific cybersecurity firm with 1,400 staff, to expand its security services and client reach in the region.
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ShadowTech25 inspires over 1,200 girls to pursue tech careers

Tue, 29th Jul 2025
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Over 1,200 New Zealand schoolgirls are gaining first-hand tech industry experience through ShadowTech25, aiming to boost female representation in technology careers.
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Fake CAPTCHA scam targets 2,353 WordPress sites, warns CyberCX

Tue, 3rd Jun 2025
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CyberCX warns 2,353 WordPress sites, including 82 in Australia and New Zealand, have been targeted by the DarkEngine fake CAPTCHA scam spreading malware.
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Key security vulnerabilities revealed in 2025 hack report

Tue, 8th Apr 2025
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The CyberCX Hack Report for 2025 reveals alarming cyber vulnerabilities, with 90% of severe findings linked to Application Security and Identity Management.
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Gigamon celebrates top ANZ partners at 2024 awards event

Wed, 19th Mar 2025
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Gigamon celebrated its 2024 ANZ Partner Awards on 5 March in Sydney, honouring top partners in hybrid cloud security for their key contributions to the region.
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CyberCX report reveals long detection time for espionage

Mon, 10th Feb 2025
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CyberCX's 2025 Threat Report reveals troubling trends, with espionage detection times rising to over 400 days and ransomware incidents surging to 38%.
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CyberCX raises alarm on Chinese device security risks

Tue, 21st Jan 2025
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CyberCX has warned consumers about the security dangers posed by Chinese-manufactured internet-connected devices after a compromised doorbell incident in Australia.
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CyberCX achieves AWS Digital Sovereignty Competency

Wed, 11th Dec 2024
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CyberCX has attained the AWS Digital Sovereignty Competency, becoming one of 18 partners globally to support digital sovereignty in the Asia-Pacific region.
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CyberCX appoints new industry leads in AUS & NZ sectors

Tue, 29th Oct 2024
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CyberCX has appointed Megan Lane and Grant Walsh to lead the Health and Aged Care, and Telecommunications sectors in Australia and New Zealand.
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CyberCX strengthens NZ leadership for cloud expansion

Tue, 8th Oct 2024
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CyberCX has boosted its leadership in New Zealand, promoting Tom Khangura to Director of Cloud Sales and appointing Sven Ross as Executive Director for Managed Security Services.
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CyberCX opens largest New Zealand office in historic building

Tue, 28th May 2024
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CyberCX opens its largest office in New Zealand, housing over 100 cyber security professionals to bolster local cyber defence.
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BeyondTrust reveals winners of APJ Partner Experience Awards 2024

Thu, 18th Apr 2024
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BeyondTrust recognises partners from the Asia-Pacific and Japan for excellence and innovation in identity and access security at its 2024 awards event, held in Sydney.
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CrowdStrike announces winners of annual APJ Partner Awards

Thu, 14th Mar 2024
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CrowdStrike recognises excellence from Asia Pacific and Japan's cybersecurity partners at their annual awards, celebrating success in diverse roles across multiple regions.
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Gallagher Security promotes federated identity at Wellington showcase

Wed, 29th Nov 2023
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Gallagher Security highlighted the importance of federated identity at their Wellington Security Showcase in New Zealand.
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NetApp celebrates top partners at A/NZ Excellence Awards ceremony

Mon, 20th Nov 2023
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NetApp recognises top partners at A/NZ Excellence Awards, with AWS bagging the Alliance Partner of the Year title.
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CyberCX releases updated ransomware & cyber extortion guidance

Mon, 13th Nov 2023
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CyberCX updates its Ransomware and Cyber Extortion Guide offering strategies to tackle evolving cyber threats effectively.
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2023 iSANZ Awards: Finalists announced highlighting Kiwi talent

Tue, 10th Oct 2023
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iSANZ Awards 2023 announces finalists for NZ's top cybersecurity honours, with varied categories. Winners to be revealed soon.
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Nozomi Networks adds nine partners to its MSSP program

Wed, 10th Aug 2022
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OT and IoT security company Nozomi Networks has added nine new members to its MSSP Partner Program, and the list includes CyberCX and Deloitte.