Threat Landscape stories - Page 12

Fastly launches a new certification programme for partners to tackle rising cyber threats, enhancing security expertise and service delivery worldwide.

Lisa Fong joins DEFEND as Chief Resilience Officer, bringing nine years' public sector cyber expertise to enhance security across New Zealand and Australia.

A China-linked group launched a major AI-driven cyber-espionage campaign targeting global firms, performing 80-90% of hacking with minimal human input.

Hitachi Solutions and Radware have launched an AI-powered cloud service to protect Japanese firms from a sharp rise in sophisticated DDoS attacks targeting applications and APIs.

Rapid7's report reveals cyber threats evolving with AI-powered phishing, rising ransomware alliances, and faster exploitation of vulnerabilities worldwide.

AI-driven cyber threats are escalating in Australia, with criminals deploying deepfakes and malware that evolves to bypass security, warns Google's Andrew Aston.

SquareX wins the 2025 SINET16 Innovator Award for its pioneering browser security solution protecting organisations from advanced web-based cyber threats.

IBM broadens its partnership with Delinea to offer global customers enhanced access to advanced identity security and privileged access management tools.

As AI reshapes cyber defence, organisations adopt transparent, AI-driven tools to combat surging attacks and complex digital threats worldwide.

Bugcrowd has acquired Mayhem to combine AI-driven automation with human expertise, enhancing continuous cybersecurity testing across software lifecycles.

A Mastercard survey finds 76% of consumers are more anxious about cybersecurity in 2025, driven by AI-powered phishing attacks and evolving digital threats.

DDoS attacks have surged to record peaks of 3.7 Tbps, driven by automation and shifting geopolitical sources, targeting sectors like higher education globally.

Australian firms are urged to adopt proactive cybersecurity strategies, using the PEST framework to anticipate threats and enhance resilience in a complex landscape.

Australia must adopt post-quantum cryptography now to protect sensitive data from future quantum computing threats breaking current encryption methods.

Cyber resilience is now a critical CFO challenge, with cybersecurity failures directly impacting Australian companies' financial health and regulatory compliance.

Small businesses are remediating critical cyber vulnerabilities faster than larger firms amid rising AI-assisted cyber threats, reveals Intruder's 2025 report.

Tech Data partners with Horizon3.ai to offer NodeZero platform in APJ, enhancing cybersecurity by validating vulnerabilities before attacks occur.

Bitdefender partners with CYPFER to integrate advanced cyber forensic and response services, enhancing global protection and recovery for businesses.

Australia sees a 17% rise in data breaches as AI-driven threats on hybrid cloud systems surge, prompting tighter APRA regulations on cybersecurity compliance.

Rapid7 has appointed Soumi Mukherjee as ANZ Sales Director to drive regional growth and help organisations tackle complex cybersecurity challenges.