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Phishing campaign uses fake Microsoft apps to bypass MFA
Hyperscale

Phishing campaign uses fake Microsoft apps to bypass MFA

Proofpoint exposes phishing attacks using fake Microsoft apps to bypass MFA and hijack Microsoft 365 accounts, affecting thousands globally in 2025.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Tue, 19th Aug 2025
Proofpoint warns FIDO authentication can be bypassed by downgrade
Biometrics

Proofpoint warns FIDO authentication can be bypassed by downgrade

Proofpoint warns of a potential vulnerability where FIDO authentication can be bypassed via downgrade attacks, exposing users to phishing risks despite advanced security.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Tue, 19th Aug 2025
Certes launch quantum-safe technology to nullify stolen data
Data Protection

Certes launch quantum-safe technology to nullify stolen data

Certes launches quantum-safe technology that renders stolen data useless, protecting organisations against evolving cyber threats amid rising quantum computing risks.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Fri, 15th Aug 2025
Trend Micro unveils Agentic SIEM to automate & streamline security
Security Information and Event Management

Trend Micro unveils Agentic SIEM to automate & streamline security

Trend Micro launches Agentic SIEM, an AI-driven security solution automating threat detection and streamlining workloads across over 900 data sources.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 15th Aug 2025
Palo Alto Networks launches quantum-ready & AI security suite
Firewalls

Palo Alto Networks launches quantum-ready & AI security suite

Palo Alto Networks unveils a security suite with quantum-ready encryption and AI tools to protect enterprises' multicloud environments from evolving cyber threats.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Fri, 15th Aug 2025
Accenture to acquire CyberCX, boosting Asia Pacific security
Firewalls

Accenture to acquire CyberCX, boosting Asia Pacific security

Accenture will acquire CyberCX, an Asia Pacific cybersecurity firm with 1,400 staff, to expand its security services and client reach in the region.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Fri, 15th Aug 2025
CrowdStrike unveils Falcon to protect every digital identity type
Privileged Access Management

CrowdStrike unveils Falcon to protect every digital identity type

CrowdStrike launches Falcon Next-Gen Identity Security to protect human, AI, and machine identities across hybrid IT, tackling rising credential theft attacks.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Fri, 15th Aug 2025
SharePoint flaw sparks urgent patch call amid new RCE threat
Firewalls

SharePoint flaw sparks urgent patch call amid new RCE threat

Organisations urged to urgently patch Microsoft SharePoint after a critical flaw raises risk of remote code execution when combined with other vulnerabilities.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 15th Aug 2025
Trend Micro launches agentic SIEM to boost proactive cybersecurity
Security Information and Event Management

Trend Micro launches agentic SIEM to boost proactive cybersecurity

Trend Micro unveils an agentic AI-powered SIEM that slashes onboarding time, boosts threat detection, and supports seven years of data archives for compliance.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Fri, 15th Aug 2025
Ransom payments surge to USD $1.13 million as data theft rises
Virtualisation

Ransom payments surge to USD $1.13 million as data theft rises

Ransom payments soared to an average of USD $1.13 million in Q2 2025, driven by rising data theft and targeted social engineering attacks, Coveware reports.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 14th Aug 2025
Google breach exposes major risks in Salesforce cloud security
Software-as-a-Service

Google breach exposes major risks in Salesforce cloud security

Google reveals data breach via ShinyHunters exploiting Salesforce cloud, exposing risks in SaaS security and reliance on user authentication methods.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 14th Aug 2025

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Cyber Threat stories

AI transforms security operations centres with faster responses
Security Information and Event Management

AI transforms security operations centres with faster responses

AI is revolutionising security operations centres by enabling faster, autonomous responses to cyber threats and reducing reliance on human analysts.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Mon, 18th Aug 2025
Exertis Cybersecurity partners with ShelterZoom for advanced document security
Malware

Exertis Cybersecurity partners with ShelterZoom for advanced document security

Exertis Cybersecurity partners with ShelterZoom to offer Document GPS, enhancing document security and compliance for organisations across EMEA.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 15th Aug 2025
Half of Australian government agencies lack top email security
Digital Transformation

Half of Australian government agencies lack top email security

Half of Australian government agencies have not adopted the strongest email security, risking cyberattacks on sensitive public sector data and communications.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Fri, 15th Aug 2025
Most NZ government bodies not ready for strict email security law
Data Protection

Most NZ government bodies not ready for strict email security law

Three-quarters of New Zealand government bodies lack the highest email security standard required by upcoming October 2025 regulations, research finds.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Fri, 15th Aug 2025
Why regular penetration testing is vital for business security
Firewalls

Why regular penetration testing is vital for business security

Regular penetration testing helps businesses identify and fix security weaknesses early, preventing costly breaches and safeguarding data and reputation.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Fri, 15th Aug 2025
Orca Security achieves IRAP PROTECTED for Australian cloud sector
Virtualisation

Orca Security achieves IRAP PROTECTED for Australian cloud sector

Orca Security has achieved IRAP PROTECTED status for its cloud platform, enabling Australian public sector organisations to access enhanced cloud security capabilities.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 15th Aug 2025
Digital Resilience unveils SecMatters, a co-designed SOC solution
Security Information and Event Management

Digital Resilience unveils SecMatters, a co-designed SOC solution

Digital Resilience launches SecMatters, a collaborative SOC and SIEM cybersecurity service co-designed with clients to suit unique risk needs.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 14th Aug 2025