Cyber Threat stories - Page 2
AI-fuelled supply chain cyber attacks surge in Asia-Pacific
Last month
#
firewalls
#
ransomware
#
network security
AI is supercharging supply chain cyber attacks across Asia-Pacific, with Group-IB warning single hacks now threaten thousands of victims.
AI-driven ransomware attacks surge, most go unreported
Last month
#
firewalls
#
data protection
#
ransomware
AI-fuelled ransomware hit record levels in 2025, with BlackFog warning that around 86% of attacks worldwide are never publicly disclosed.
OPSWAT names Jan Miller CTO to lead new Technology Centre
Last month
#
malware
#
iot security
#
advanced persistent threat protection
OPSWAT appoints malware expert Jan Miller as CTO and puts him in charge of a new Technology Centre focused on AI-driven threat prevention.
LummaStealer returns post-takedown with ClickFix ruse
Last month
#
mfa
#
phishing
#
advanced persistent threat protection
LummaStealer roars back after domain takedown, using fake CAPTCHA ClickFix tricks and CastleLoader to spread via routine user actions.
BADIIS malware hijacks IIS servers for covert SEO fraud
Last month
#
malware
#
firewalls
#
network security
BADIIS malware is hijacking over 1,800 IIS servers worldwide, quietly boosting illicit gambling and crypto phishing sites via poisoned SEO.
NordVPN taps CrowdStrike intel to bolster consumer security
Last month
#
malware
#
firewalls
#
data protection
NordVPN will use CrowdStrike threat intelligence to power its Threat Protection Pro tool, bringing enterprise-grade data to consumer security.
Visions of cyber attacks: The SonicSentry SOC in action on Christmas morning
Last month
#
firewalls
#
data protection
#
network security
While most slept through Christmas dawn, SonicSentry analysts foiled a 3am brute-force cyber attack on a French client's firewall.
Illumio & Armis link tools to secure IT & OT estates
Last month
#
firewalls
#
siem
#
network security
Illumio and Armis expand their partnership to deliver integrated Zero Trust security for converged IT, OT and IoT estates worldwide.
Bitsight unveils dark web tool to secure supply chains
Last month
#
data protection
#
martech
#
advanced persistent threat protection
Bitsight launches an AI-driven dark web monitoring tool to give organisations earlier warning of cyber threats targeting key suppliers.
Palo Alto revamps NextWave to reward AI security platforms
Last month
#
firewalls
#
digital transformation
#
network security
Palo Alto overhauls NextWave to reward partners building AI-driven security platforms and services over traditional product sales volume.
Searchlight Cyber appoints Michael Gianarakis as CEO
Last month
#
fintech
#
advanced persistent threat protection
#
risk & compliance
Searchlight Cyber has promoted former product chief Michael Gianarakis to CEO as founder Ben Jones moves to a strategic board role.
Radware unveils Agentic AI Protection for autonomous agents
Last month
#
firewalls
#
data protection
#
digital transformation
Radware launches Agentic AI Protection to secure autonomous agents at runtime, tackling prompt injection, tool abuse and data exposure risks.
Cybersecurity as a Service market to hit USD $83.96bn
Last month
#
firewalls
#
data protection
#
ransomware
Cybersecurity as a Service market forecast to soar from USD $17.60bn in 2024 to USD $83.96bn by 2034, driven by threats and skills gaps.
AI, cyber threats & the rise of strategic data privacy
Last month
#
data protection
#
ransomware
#
digital transformation
AI-fuelled cyber threats and stricter rules are forcing APAC organisations to treat data privacy as a strategic advantage, not mere compliance.
NCC warns of surge in ransomware & insider threats
Fri, 30th Jan 2026
#
ransomware
#
endpoint protection
#
pam
NCC flags fourth straight monthly rise in ransomware attacks and growing efforts by major gangs to recruit insiders and cyber staff.
Ransomware gangs step up insider recruitment, says NCC
Fri, 30th Jan 2026
#
data protection
#
ransomware
#
endpoint protection
Ransomware gangs are stepping up efforts to recruit insiders, warns NCC Group, as December 2025 attacks jump 13% to 784 globally.
Dell warns of rising cyber 'resilience debt' in Australia
Thu, 29th Jan 2026
#
data protection
#
dr
#
network infrastructure
Dell warns Australian firms face mounting “resilience debt” as prevention outspends recovery, leaving backups exposed to cyberattacks.
AI drives 70% surge in weekly cyber attacks in 2025
Thu, 29th Jan 2026
#
firewalls
#
ransomware
#
hybrid cloud
AI-fuelled automation drove a 70% surge in weekly cyber attacks in 2025, with nearly 2,000 incidents per organisation, Check Point warns.
AI heightens data privacy risks & reshapes digital trust
Thu, 29th Jan 2026
#
data protection
#
digital transformation
#
application security
AI's rapid spread, weak data governance and rising scepticism are reshaping digital trust and sharply escalating privacy risks.
Check Point unveils AI-ready continuous exposure management
Sat, 24th Jan 2026
#
firewalls
#
network security
#
cloud security
Check Point launches AI-ready Exposure Management to plug remediation gaps, unifying threat intelligence, prioritisation and automated fixes.