Cyber Threat stories - Page 62

SMBiT Professionals has joined Dynamic Standards International's Steering Committee to help develop the vital SMB1001 cybersecurity standard for Australia's SMB sector.

The Entrust Cybersecurity Institute's 2025 report reveals AI-assisted fraud incidents surged, with deepfake attacks hitting every five minutes in 2024.

Arctic Wolf unveils its enhanced Aurora Platform with a new threat intelligence module, equipping organisations with real-time insights to tackle cyber risks.

KnowBe4 has launched HRM+, a human risk management platform to tackle cybersecurity risks in the AI era, following its acquisition of Egress.

Commvault has appointed Jill Macmurchy as Chief Customer Officer and Craig Bastow as Area Vice President for Australia and New Zealand to enhance APAC leadership.

The UK faces increasing cyber threats from China-backed group Volt Typhoon, jeopardising critical infrastructure and national security, warns Certes.

The return of Volt Typhoon, a state-sponsored cyber-espionage group, threatens global infrastructures, exploiting outdated devices for covert operations.

Armor has launched its new Managed Detection and Response service to boost enterprise resilience against evolving cybersecurity threats.

Executives at Skillable highlight ongoing efforts to enhance gender equity in cybersecurity, noting gradual progress in female representation within the industry.

A recent Vanta report reveals cybersecurity threats are the primary concern for 52% of Australian businesses, surpassing other significant risks.

Cyber incidents in Australia now average AUD $4.26 million per breach, a 27% rise since 2020, highlighting urgent cybersecurity needs.

Leading cybersecurity agencies have issued an advisory identifying frequently exploited vulnerabilities in 2023, urging enhanced security measures across sectors.

Tide Foundation has unveiled TideCloak, a groundbreaking cybersecurity system that enhances protection even when high-level privileges are compromised.

DeepTempo has unveiled Tempo, a deep learning cybersecurity app on the Snowflake Marketplace, enhancing data protection for users.

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

Australian businesses face a rising threat of ransomware attacks, prompting Zscaler to launch its Zero Trust Segmentation solution to enhance digital security.

Bitdefender has launched a decryptor for ShrinkLocker ransomware, assisting victims in recovering their files and enhancing cybersecurity measures.

Google Cloud's 2025 Cybersecurity Forecast warns of rising AI-driven threats and highlights the need for enhanced security measures in the JAPAC region.

Ransomware tactics have evolved significantly, prompting Australian organisations to focus on midgame detection to counteract increasing cyber threats.

Vectra AI has launched an upgraded platform featuring over 40 new behaviour detections to boost security for Microsoft Azure amid rising cyber threats.