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Akamai unveils comprehensive cybersecurity guide for 2025
Malware

Akamai unveils comprehensive cybersecurity guide for 2025

The National Cyber Security Centre has unveiled new guidelines for IoT manufacturers, while Akamai launches its Defenders' Guide 2025 to bolster cybersecurity.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Wed, 12th Feb 2025
New SparkCat Trojan targets AppStore & Google Play users
Malware

New SparkCat Trojan targets AppStore & Google Play users

Kaspersky has uncovered a new Trojan, SparkCat, that stealthily steals sensitive data from app users by scanning image galleries on AppStore and Google Play.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 12th Feb 2025
Advisory dispels myths threatening organisational security
Data Protection

Advisory dispels myths threatening organisational security

Companies of all sizes must dispel cybersecurity myths that jeopardise data, warns IDS-INDATA, as cyberattacks become increasingly prevalent.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Wed, 12th Feb 2025
DeepSeek's rise: Navigating the AI data and security challenge in Australia
Data Protection

DeepSeek's rise: Navigating the AI data and security challenge in Australia

DeepSeek, a Chinese AI startup, has surged to 3 million downloads in Australia, prompting concerns over data privacy, national security and misuse.

By Steve Moros • 6 min read • Tue, 11th Feb 2025
Cyber threats to Microsoft 365 via HTTP client tools surge
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Cyber threats to Microsoft 365 via HTTP client tools surge

A recent report by Proofpoint reveals that 78% of Microsoft 365 users faced account takeovers, with attackers adeptly using HTTP client tools like Axios.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 11th Feb 2025
Arctic Wolf completes acquisition of Blackberry's Cylance
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Arctic Wolf completes acquisition of Blackberry's Cylance

Arctic Wolf has announced the completion of its acquisition of Blackberry's Cylance, integrating its advanced security capabilities into the Aurora platform.

By Kaleah Salmon • 2 min read • Mon, 10th Feb 2025
Verizon Business appoints new head of APAC cybersecurity
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Verizon Business appoints new head of APAC cybersecurity

Verizon Business has appointed Mark Trumble as Head of Cybersecurity Sales for the Asia-Pacific region, bolstering its commitment to combat rising cyber threats.

By Moritz Florian • 2 min read • Mon, 10th Feb 2025
CyberCX report reveals long detection time for espionage
Ransomware

CyberCX report reveals long detection time for espionage

CyberCX's 2025 Threat Report reveals troubling trends, with espionage detection times rising to over 400 days and ransomware incidents surging to 38%.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Mon, 10th Feb 2025
Fortinet launches new G series firewalls with AI features
Malware

Fortinet launches new G series firewalls with AI features

Fortinet has launched its next-generation FortiGate G series firewalls, designed to tackle evolving cyber threats while enhancing efficiency and performance.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Sun, 9th Feb 2025
Mandiant partners with Android team to tackle concealed malware
Data Protection

Mandiant partners with Android team to tackle concealed malware

Mandiant and the Android Security Team have partnered to enhance tools that detect concealed malware in Android applications, bolstering user safety.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 7th Feb 2025
How IT security is evolving from products to enabler
Data Protection

How IT security is evolving from products to enabler

As businesses navigate digital transformation, CISOs are urged to shift focus from mere defence to strategic enablers, driving operational growth and resilience.

By Ashwin Ram • 5 min read • Fri, 7th Feb 2025
ReliaQuest's AI Agent boosts cybersecurity precision
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

ReliaQuest's AI Agent boosts cybersecurity precision

ReliaQuest has unveiled its groundbreaking agentic AI Agent, automating cybersecurity tasks 20 times faster and improving accuracy by 30% for over 1,000 enterprises.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Fri, 7th Feb 2025
AttackIQ expands with DeepSurface's cybersecurity expertise
Data Protection

AttackIQ expands with DeepSurface's cybersecurity expertise

AttackIQ has acquired DeepSurface to enhance its cybersecurity services, aiming to improve risk management and bolster protections against cyber threats.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 6th Feb 2025
ISACA launches new certification for cybersecurity skills
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

ISACA launches new certification for cybersecurity skills

ISACA has launched the Certified Cybersecurity Operations Analyst credential to meet the rising demand for skilled cybersecurity professionals with hands-on experience.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 6th Feb 2025

Stories from Other Regions

Cyber Threat stories

Exclusive: Australian businesses urged to help shape new data security framework
Unified Communications

Exclusive: Australian businesses urged to help shape new data security framework

Australian businesses are urged to contribute to the Voluntary Data Classification Framework, aiming to enhance data security and mitigate cyber risks.

By Melania Watson • 5 min read • Mon, 10th Feb 2025
Cyber security threats in New Zealand show worrying rise
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Cyber security threats in New Zealand show worrying rise

New Zealand's cyber security landscape is increasingly dire, with over 7,000 incidents logged last year amid threats from both criminals and state actors.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Mon, 10th Feb 2025
Kaspersky partners VSTECS to boost cybersecurity in Singapore
Digital Transformation

Kaspersky partners VSTECS to boost cybersecurity in Singapore

Kaspersky has partnered with VSTECS Singapore to bolster cybersecurity for local businesses, responding to significant cyber threats in the region.

By Kaleah Salmon • 2 min read • Fri, 7th Feb 2025
UK technology heads prioritise cybersecurity in 2025
Digital Transformation

UK technology heads prioritise cybersecurity in 2025

A report by BIE indicates UK tech leaders prioritise cybersecurity amidst business transformations, with 50% of firms having faced breaches in the last year.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 6th Feb 2025