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SonicWall acts after backup breach as state actors target cloud files
Firewalls

SonicWall acts after backup breach as state actors target cloud files

SonicWall confirmed state actors accessed backup cloud files via an API, prompting swift investigation and enhanced security for partners and customers.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Fri, 21st Nov 2025
AI-driven cyber attacks surge, outpacing security defences
Firewalls

AI-driven cyber attacks surge, outpacing security defences

AI-driven cyber attacks are escalating rapidly, outpacing traditional defences and forcing security teams to adopt advanced AI tools to keep pace.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 19th Nov 2025
Three hidden risks in your AI stack and what to do about them
Data Protection

Three hidden risks in your AI stack and what to do about them

Rapid AI adoption in APJ exposes firms to hidden risks like shadow AI, API vulnerabilities, and leaked credentials, demanding better governance and security.

By Dmitri Chen • 5 min read • Tue, 18th Nov 2025
Curly COMrades abuse Hyper-V for covert malware operations in VMs
Malware

Curly COMrades abuse Hyper-V for covert malware operations in VMs

Curly COMrades exploit Microsoft Hyper-V to run hidden malware inside lightweight VMs, evading detection and maintaining stealthy control over targets.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Wed, 5th Nov 2025
Ransom payment rates drop to historic low as attackers adapt
Ransomware

Ransom payment rates drop to historic low as attackers adapt

Ransom payments fell to a historic low of 23% in Q3 2025 as cyber extortion tactics shift towards targeted, costlier attacks on larger firms.

By Shannon Williams • 6 min read • Thu, 30th Oct 2025
Overconfidence threatens supply chain cyber security resilience
Ransomware

Overconfidence threatens supply chain cyber security resilience

Despite 94% public sector confidence in handling supply chain cyberattacks, nearly half faced breaches last year, revealing a troubling gap in resilience.

By Catherine Knowles • 5 min read • Fri, 24th Oct 2025
Ransomware groups surge as automation cuts attack time to 18 mins
Ransomware

Ransomware groups surge as automation cuts attack time to 18 mins

Automation and AI slash ransomware attack times to 18 minutes, challenging defenders to match speed with automated defences, says ReliaQuest report.

By Shannon Williams • 5 min read • Thu, 23rd Oct 2025
Ransomware's business model reshapes costs as cybercrime hits USD $10.5 trillion
Ransomware

Ransomware's business model reshapes costs as cybercrime hits USD $10.5 trillion

Ransomware has evolved into a profit-centric business, driving cybercrime costs to USD $10.5 trillion and reshaping global cybersecurity risks and responses.

By Melania Watson • 6 min read • Tue, 21st Oct 2025
Expel Intel launches to deliver actionable threat intelligence insights
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Expel Intel launches to deliver actionable threat intelligence insights

Expel has launched Expel Intel, a new team providing actionable cyber threat insights based on real-world incidents to help security teams improve defences.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 9th Oct 2025
Oracle issues urgent patch as Cl0p exploits suite flaw for attacks
Ransomware

Oracle issues urgent patch as Cl0p exploits suite flaw for attacks

Oracle has issued an urgent patch for a critical flaw in its E-Business Suite, exploited by the Cl0p ransomware group using advanced social engineering tactics.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Wed, 8th Oct 2025
Broadcom patches VMware zero-day exploited for nearly a year
Cloud Security

Broadcom patches VMware zero-day exploited for nearly a year

Broadcom patches a VMware zero-day flaw exploited for nearly a year, allowing attackers root access to virtual machines in certain configurations.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Thu, 2nd Oct 2025
Chinese cyber group targets US policy bodies during trade talks
Phishing

Chinese cyber group targets US policy bodies during trade talks

A Chinese cyber group has targeted US government and policy organisations with spearphishing attacks amid trade talks, using advanced tactics to gain persistent access.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Thu, 18th Sep 2025
Vane Viper linked to over 1 trillion DNS queries & ad fraud scams
Marketing Technologies

Vane Viper linked to over 1 trillion DNS queries & ad fraud scams

Vane Viper, a threat actor posing as an adtech firm, generated over 1 trillion DNS queries last year linked to malware and ad fraud, warns Infoblox.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Wed, 17th Sep 2025
Oyster Backdoor mimics IT management tools to target IT professionals
Malware

Oyster Backdoor mimics IT management tools to target IT professionals

Oyster Backdoor malware, disguised as WinSCP and PuTTY, targets healthcare IT professionals to enable ransomware operations like Rhysida, warns BlueVoyant.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Wed, 27th Aug 2025

Stories from Other Regions

The power of cybersecurity dashboards in modern risk management
Endpoint Protection

The power of cybersecurity dashboards in modern risk management

Cybersecurity dashboards reveal hidden system risks, providing real-time data to prioritise and rapidly fix vulnerabilities in today's complex digital environments.

By Gary Salman • 4 min read • Wed, 19th Nov 2025
Iran-linked cyber spies blend tactics to target US policy experts
Phishing

Iran-linked cyber spies blend tactics to target US policy experts

Iran-linked cyber spies have combined tactics from multiple hacking groups in a new phishing campaign targeting US experts on Iranian politics and the IRGC.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Mon, 10th Nov 2025
Lazarus subgroup deploys trio of RATs in finance sector attacks
Phishing

Lazarus subgroup deploys trio of RATs in finance sector attacks

Lazarus subgroup deploys three remote access trojans, including PondRAT and ThemeForestRAT, to target financial and cryptocurrency organisations with advanced cyberattacks.

By Shannon Williams • 5 min read • Wed, 10th Sep 2025
Bell Canada adds cybersecurity as core company service
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Bell Canada adds cybersecurity as core company service

Bell launched Bell Cyber, aiming to build a CAD $1 billion AI-powered solutions business amid rising cyber threats in Canada.

By Jake MacAndrew • 4 min read • Wed, 10th Sep 2025