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Critical SharePoint zero-day flaw exploited, urgent actions urged
Multi-factor authentication

Critical SharePoint zero-day flaw exploited, urgent actions urged

A critical zero-day flaw in Microsoft SharePoint Server enabling remote code execution is actively exploited, urging firms to act fast amid no current patch available.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 23rd Jul 2025
Nearly half of UK firms hit by breaches from unmanaged devices
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Nearly half of UK firms hit by breaches from unmanaged devices

Nearly half of UK firms faced data breaches last year due to unmanaged devices, revealing major security gaps amid growing hybrid work and shadow IT use.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Tue, 22nd Jul 2025
F5 enhances AI data protection with real-time leak detection tools
Data Protection

F5 enhances AI data protection with real-time leak detection tools

F5 launches real-time data leak detection tools to protect sensitive info and curb shadow AI risks across hybrid and multicloud environments.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Thu, 17th Jul 2025
Organisations urged to boost data resilience as AI adoption rises
Virtualisation

Organisations urged to boost data resilience as AI adoption rises

Experts urge firms to strengthen data resilience as AI adoption rises, warning of increased risks to backups amid complex digital environments.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Thu, 10th Jul 2025
Ingram Micro responds to ransomware incident impacting internal systems
Firewalls

Ingram Micro responds to ransomware incident impacting internal systems

Ingram Micro suffered a ransomware attack via a third-party VPN, underscoring the risks posed by remote access and external supplier vulnerabilities.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 8th Jul 2025
Zero Trust vital in cybersecurity strategies in wake of Qantas breach
Multi-factor authentication

Zero Trust vital in cybersecurity strategies in wake of Qantas breach

Cybersecurity experts have highlighted the continued significance of personal information to cybercriminals and the varied threats posed by data exposures.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 4th Jul 2025
Qantas data breach highlights need for strong risk management
Data Protection

Qantas data breach highlights need for strong risk management

Qantas's robust data management at least identified a recent breach via a third party, protecting sensitive customer information amid rising cyber threats.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 3rd Jul 2025
Ransomware threats surge as phishing grows, damages may hit $275 billion
Data Protection

Ransomware threats surge as phishing grows, damages may hit $275 billion

Ransomware attacks via phishing have surged 57.7%, with damages expected to hit $275 billion by 2031, urging firms to bolster human defences now.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 3rd Jul 2025

Stories from Other Regions

UK set to ban ransomware payments in public sector crackdown
Virtualisation

UK set to ban ransomware payments in public sector crackdown

The UK plans to ban ransom payments in the public sector and mandate private firms to report such payments, aiming to curb rising ransomware attacks.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Wed, 23rd Jul 2025
UK moves to ban ransomware payments for public sector groups
Ransomware

UK moves to ban ransomware payments for public sector groups

The UK plans to ban ransomware payments by public sector and critical infrastructure groups to curb rising cyberattacks targeting essential services.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Wed, 23rd Jul 2025
Lab 1 unveils secure file preview tool for data breach risks
Data Protection

Lab 1 unveils secure file preview tool for data breach risks

Lab 1 launches 'File Previews', letting firms securely view individual files from data breaches without risky downloads, enhancing swift exposure assessment.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 11th Jul 2025
Qantas data breach exposes 5.7 million in third-party cyberattack
DevOps

Qantas data breach exposes 5.7 million in third-party cyberattack

Qantas has revealed a cyberattack on a third-party call centre, exposing personal data of 5.7 million customers and raising serious security concerns.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Fri, 11th Jul 2025
Qantas breach sparks national push for stronger cyber resilience
EduTech

Qantas breach sparks national push for stronger cyber resilience

Qantas' cyberattack affecting 6 million Australians sparks urgent calls for nationwide investment in stronger digital education and cyber resilience.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 4th Jul 2025
Qantas cyberattack raises concerns for 6 million customers
Unified Communications

Qantas cyberattack raises concerns for 6 million customers

Qantas has revealed a cyberattack may have exposed personal data of up to 6 million customers, raising serious security concerns during peak travel.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Thu, 3rd Jul 2025
Experts give Qantas mixed reviews on cyber breach response
Data Protection

Experts give Qantas mixed reviews on cyber breach response

A cyber attack on Qantas affecting six million customers exposes flaws in the airline's security and crisis communication amid tighter privacy laws.

By Melania Watson • 5 min read • Wed, 2nd Jul 2025
Fresh expert analysis reveals deeper concerns after Qantas cyber attack
Software-as-a-Service

Fresh expert analysis reveals deeper concerns after Qantas cyber attack

A cyber attack on Qantas highlights the rising threat from sophisticated hackers targeting top Australian brands and their data security.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Wed, 2nd Jul 2025
Qantas breach sparks calls for stricter data security laws
Data Protection

Qantas breach sparks calls for stricter data security laws

Qantas has suffered a major data breach via a third-party platform, igniting demands for tougher data security laws in Australia.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Wed, 2nd Jul 2025
What the Qantas breach is teaching us about crisis management
Unified Communications

What the Qantas breach is teaching us about crisis management

Qantas confirms data breach affecting six million customers, raising concerns over cybersecurity in aviation and prompting urgent crisis response measures.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Wed, 2nd Jul 2025