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DDoS attacks hit record peaks as bots & automation escalate

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DDoS attacks have surged to record peaks of 3.7 Tbps, driven by automation and shifting geopolitical sources, targeting sectors like higher education globally.
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Australian firms urged to adopt proactive cybersecurity strategies

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Australian firms are urged to adopt proactive cybersecurity strategies, using the PEST framework to anticipate threats and enhance resilience in a complex landscape.
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CybExer develops AI-driven cyber defence solution with 500K support

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CybExer has secured EUR €494,200 to develop an AI-driven cyber defence solution enhancing organisational readiness and adaptive threat response.
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Planera secures USD $8m boost amid surge in data centre builds

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Planera has raised USD $8m to enhance its platform amid a 600% surge in data centre project use, supporting rapid growth in hyperscale and AI infrastructure builds.
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DroneSentry-C2 integrates ADS-B to boost airspace safety features

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DroneShield’s DroneSentry-C2 now integrates ADS-B data to enhance airspace safety by better distinguishing drones from conventional aircraft in critical operations.
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Tosi rebrand signals new era in secure OT network solutions

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Tosibox has rebranded as Tosi, shifting from hardware supplier to cyber physical systems provider, enhancing secure OT network solutions with faster deployments.
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Extortion and ransomware drive over half of cyberattacks

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Over half of cyberattacks last year were driven by extortion or ransomware, with criminals focusing on financial gain rather than espionage, Microsoft reveals.
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DroneShield appoints Angus Harris as CTO and Angus Bean as CPO

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DroneShield appoints Angus Harris as CTO and Angus Bean as CPO to lead engineering amid rising global demand in defence.
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Why quantum threats demand our attention this Cybersecurity Month

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As Cybersecurity Awareness Month highlights current risks, experts warn we must urgently prepare for quantum computing's looming threat to encryption security.
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Documentary reveals human side of defending critical infrastructure

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Semperis's documentary, Midnight in the War Room, unveils the human stories behind defending vital infrastructure from global cyber threats.
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Australia ranks high in cyberattacks as AI fuels new risks

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Australia ranks tenth globally for cyberattack frequency, with AI fueling a rise in ransomware and extortion, Microsoft reports in its 2025 Digital Defence Review.
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UK cyberattacks surge as leaders urge new security approaches

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UK cyberattacks have surged, prompting calls for revamped security and stricter supplier oversight amid escalating threats and costly breaches.
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F5 breach exposes BIG-IP code & secrets, raising global risk

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F5 has suffered a major breach exposing BIG-IP source code and security flaws, raising global risks amid limited evidence of exploitation so far.
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Interactive unveils Power Assurance for critical infrastructure resilience

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Interactive launches Power Assurance to support critical power infrastructure across Australia and New Zealand, enhancing uptime and business continuity.
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NCSC warns of China threat as major UK cyber-attacks surge 50%

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The National Cyber Security Centre warns China among top cyber threats as UK sees a 50% rise in major cyber-attacks, with serious incidents nearly every two days.
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DroneShield launches RfPatrol plugin to enhance TAK drone alerts

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DroneShield's new RfPatrol plugin integrates real-time drone detection into the TAK ecosystem, enhancing situational awareness for over 250,000 global users.
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Global cyber regulation moves from compliance to resilience

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NCC Group's new report reveals a global shift from cyber compliance to resilience, urging businesses to adopt long-term, adaptive governance amid rising offensive cyber threats.
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UK faces cyber risks as Windows 10 support ends this October

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With Microsoft ending Windows 10 support on 14 October, UK businesses face amplified cyber risks and operational challenges, especially in critical sectors.
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Netcompany launches VERÁ to boost European defence resilience

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Netcompany launches VERÁ, a European-developed platform enhancing defence resilience through real-time data integration and situational awareness.
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SUSE & AI & Partners launch automated EU AI Act compliance tool

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SUSE and AI & Partners launch an automated tool to help regulated industries swiftly comply with the EU AI Act's strict requirements on artificial intelligence systems.