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Facebook ads scam uses celebrity faces to spread malware
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malware
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email security
Facebook malvertising exploits images of stars like Elon Musk, promoting fake crypto brands to spread malware in Australia, New Zealand, and beyond.
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BlackFog unveils AI update to detect dormant cyber attackers
4 days ago
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smartphones
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firewalls
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data protection
BlackFog updates its AI-powered platform to detect dormant cyber attackers by baseline activity, bolstering defences against advanced persistent and insider threats.
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Cequence enhances platform to protect agentic AI interactions
Last week
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data protection
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ai security
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llms
Cequence Security updates its UAP platform to secure agentic AI interactions, preventing unauthorised data access and enhancing control over AI-driven APIs.
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Cyber attack on M&S exposes UK food supply chain risks
Last week
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devops
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mfa
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advanced persistent threat protection
Marks & Spencer's recent cyber attack exposes vulnerabilities in the UK's food supply chain, prompting urgent calls for stronger cyber security measures.
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Sonatype updates Repository Firewall to target open-source malware
Last week
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virtualisation
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application security
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devsecops
Sonatype enhances Repository Firewall to proactively block open source malware, integrating Zscaler and supporting Docker and AI models for robust DevSecOps protection.
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CrowdStrike launches unified data protection for AI & cloud
Last week
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firewalls
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data protection
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network security
CrowdStrike launches new Falcon Data Protection suite, offering real-time security for cloud, AI, endpoints, and SaaS to combat evolving cyber threats.
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Six cybersecurity trends you can't afford to ignore in 2025
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data protection
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ransomware
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cloud security
Vulnerability exploitation surged 34% in 2025, with edge devices targeted; enterprises must prioritise risk-based vulnerability management to combat rising cyber threats.
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Akamai launches firewall to protect enterprise AI from cyber threats
Last week
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data protection
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edge computing
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advanced persistent threat protection
Akamai launches Firewall for AI, a new security solution to protect AI applications from cyber threats like adversarial attacks and data scraping.
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Veeam report finds 69% of firms hit by ransomware in past year
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malware
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virtualisation
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data protection
Nearly 69% of global firms, including Australian organisations, faced ransomware attacks in the past year, despite improved resilience efforts, says Veeam.
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Proofpoint unveils unified AI data security platform for enterprises
Last month
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data protection
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cloud security
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martech
Proofpoint has unveiled a unified data security platform combining DLP, DSPM and insider threat management to tackle growing data risks across cloud and AI services.
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Proofpoint unveils unified platforms to combat data & cyber risks
Last month
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data protection
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pam
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martech
Proofpoint launches two new cybersecurity platforms aimed at unifying threat protection and data security across multiple channels and environments.
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Bots surpass humans in online traffic, Thales reports
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advanced persistent threat protection
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llms
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A staggering 51% of all web traffic now comes from automated bots, with malicious activity on the rise, according to the 2025 Imperva Bad Bot Report by Thales.
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2025 Ransomware: Business as Usual, Business is Booming
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malware
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ransomware
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advanced persistent threat protection
New findings reveal that ransomware attacks are thriving in 2025, with 80 active groups targeting industries like manufacturing and healthcare.
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Researchers reveal data splicing attacks bypassing DLP
Last month
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data protection
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devops
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dlp
SquareX reveals data splicing attacks exploiting browser flaws to bypass major DLP solutions, risking corporate data loss and intellectual property theft.
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Fast Flux DNS tactics escalate cyber defence challenges
Last month
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ransomware
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phishing
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advanced persistent threat protection
The rise of Fast Flux DNS has empowered cybercriminals to evade detection more effectively, presenting significant challenges for security agencies in Australia.
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Sophos report highlights urgency of active cyber defence
Last month
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firewalls
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ransomware
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network security
A report by Sophos reveals that urgent action is needed against cyber threats, with attackers exploiting valid credentials for over half of breaches.
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Sonatype reports rise in open source malware to 17,954
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malware
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firewalls
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breach prevention
Sonatype's latest Open Source Malware Index reveals a staggering rise in malware, with over 17,900 packages identified in Q1 2025, reflecting evolving threats.
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Bitdefender uncovers the mysterious RedCurl ransomware group
Thu, 27th Mar 2025
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malware
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firewalls
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data protection
Bitdefender has identified a new ransomware group named RedCurl, which has operated discreetly since 2018, utilising advanced cyber mercenary tactics.
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Concerns over genetic data security as 23andMe bankrupts
Tue, 25th Mar 2025
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data protection
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data privacy
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cybersecurity
Concerns escalate over 23andMe's bankruptcy as experts warn millions of users' sensitive genetic data may be at risk amid potential asset sales.
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NetFoundry launches updated security platform for OT use
Tue, 25th Mar 2025
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cloud security
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edge computing
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cybersecurity
NetFoundry unveils an enhanced operational technology security platform aimed at bolstering critical infrastructure protection across multiple environments.