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Forrester warns of deepfakes & AI extortion in 2025 threats
Ransomware

Forrester warns of deepfakes & AI extortion in 2025 threats

Forrester's report reveals top cybersecurity threats in 2025, including regulatory upheavals, deepfakes, AI risks, insider threats, and GenAI-driven extortion.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 30th Apr 2025
APAC CIOs face cyber threats despite rising security spend
Malware

APAC CIOs face cyber threats despite rising security spend

Over half of APAC CIOs find security patch systems too complex as 91% report cybersecurity incidents despite increased spending, revealing critical gaps.

By Moritz Florian • 3 min read • Tue, 29th Apr 2025
Kaspersky report warns of rising cyber risks in digitalisation
EduTech

Kaspersky report warns of rising cyber risks in digitalisation

Nearly 40% of global industrial firms, rising to 45% in APAC, cite cybersecurity as a major hurdle in the digitalisation of Operational Technology environments.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Mon, 28th Apr 2025
Cybersecurity seen by 85% of CEOs as critical for business growth
Partner Programmes

Cybersecurity seen by 85% of CEOs as critical for business growth

A global survey reveals 85% of CEOs see cybersecurity as vital for business growth, highlighting its role beyond protection to strategic enablement.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Wed, 23rd Apr 2025
Cyber security must focus on root causes, not just tools
Firewalls

Cyber security must focus on root causes, not just tools

Former hacker Greg van der Gaast warns of rising cyber threats, urging firms to tackle security risks holistically rather than relying on tools alone.

By Shannon Williams • 6 min read • Thu, 17th Apr 2025
Google Cloud unveils AI-powered Unified Security platform at Next 25
Data Protection

Google Cloud unveils AI-powered Unified Security platform at Next 25

Google Cloud has unveiled Gus, an AI-driven Unified Security platform, at Next 25, aimed at helping security teams tackle evolving cyber threats.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Thu, 10th Apr 2025
Dark web leak: 2.3 million bank cards exposed online
Malware

Dark web leak: 2.3 million bank cards exposed online

Kaspersky has revealed that 2.3 million bank cards have been leaked on the dark web due to infostealer malware, highlighting the rising cybersecurity threat.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 7th Mar 2025
Fortra's 2025 cybersecurity survey: key risk findings
Malware

Fortra's 2025 cybersecurity survey: key risk findings

Fortra's newly released 2025 cybersecurity survey reveals evolving threats, with 83% of professionals citing phishing as their top concern, alongside rising worries over AI.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 12th Feb 2025
The imperative of cybersecurity in manufacturing
Ransomware

The imperative of cybersecurity in manufacturing

Cybersecurity has become critical for manufacturing, with ransomware attacks representing 71% of incidents. Proactive strategies are essential to mitigate risks.

By Lesley Carhart • 5 min read • Fri, 13th Dec 2024
Businesses struggle with IT security, Kaspersky reports
Data Protection

Businesses struggle with IT security, Kaspersky reports

A recent Kaspersky report reveals 38% of businesses struggle with IT security, facing downtime and productivity losses amid evolving cyber threats.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Wed, 11th Dec 2024

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CVE system secures 11-month extension worth USD $44 million
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

CVE system secures 11-month extension worth USD $44 million

CISA extends its contract with MITRE for another 11 months at USD $44 million, securing the critical CVE vulnerability programme amid funding concerns.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 17th Apr 2025
Kaspersky named Cyber Immunity Partner for GITEX Asia 2025
Endpoint Protection

Kaspersky named Cyber Immunity Partner for GITEX Asia 2025

Kaspersky has been named the inaugural Cyber Immunity Partner for GITEX Asia 2025, enhancing its role in the global tech landscape.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 3rd Apr 2025
UK SMEs to boost reliance on managed security services
EduTech

UK SMEs to boost reliance on managed security services

UK SMEs are expected to boost their dependence on managed security services in 2025, with 80% viewing this as a valuable move, reveals Six Degrees research.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 28th Feb 2025
CyberASAP Demo Day to unveil promising UK cyber solutions
Cybersecurity

CyberASAP Demo Day to unveil promising UK cyber solutions

Innovative cybersecurity solutions will be unveiled at London's CyberASAP Demo Day, showcasing 14 projects from the accelerator programme backed by GBP £40 million alumni success.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 29th Jan 2025
AI threats top concern for UK SMEs' cybersecurity in 2025
Malware

AI threats top concern for UK SMEs' cybersecurity in 2025

A study by Six Degrees reveals AI-generated attacks are the top cybersecurity worry for 35% of UK SMEs heading into 2025, eclipsing traditional threats.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Wed, 15th Jan 2025
Proofpoint appoints JP Yu to lead operations in SAK region
Data Protection

Proofpoint appoints JP Yu to lead operations in SAK region

Cybersecurity firm Proofpoint has appointed JP Yu as Vice President for Southeast Asia and Korea, aiming to bolster sales across the rapidly evolving region.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Mon, 18th Nov 2024
ThreatLocker aids Australian firms in meeting Essential Eight
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

ThreatLocker aids Australian firms in meeting Essential Eight

ThreatLocker has unveiled a whitepaper to assist Australian businesses in achieving compliance with the Essential Eight cybersecurity strategies.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 15th Nov 2024