Cyber Threat stories - Page 11

Nearly half of UK and APAC organisations report rising software vulnerabilities are straining security teams, causing burnout, delays, and regulatory fines.

By 2026, cybercrime will industrialise with AI and automation enabling faster, large-scale attacks, making rapid defence crucial for organisations worldwide.

Qilin ransomware group has targeted 25 South Korean finance firms using managed service providers, exposing 2TB of data in a politically charged cyberattack surge.

A Chinese state-sponsored group used AI to automate cyber attacks, reducing response time to zero and challenging traditional defence methods.

Wipro Ventures invests in SquareX to enhance browser security, addressing rising cyber threats with innovative detection and response technology.

Security complexity calls for frameworks like MITRE ATT&CK and SonicWall solutions to build resilient defences, consolidating vendors and enhancing response.

Online fraud attempts nearly quintupled on Black Friday, forcing retailers to tighten checks and risking cart abandonment during peak sales season.

UTS has developed CASPER AI, an assistant using AI to detect cyber threats and guide users and organisations in secure, compliant responses.

Organisations face rising risks from ungoverned non-human identities and AI demands, exposing them to cyber threats, regulatory pressure, and operational disruptions.

Most organisations grapple with fragmented security tools and slow data onboarding in SOCs, hindering threat detection and response amid rising cyber risks.

Retailers are turning to AI and unified tech to meet soaring Black Friday demand, enhancing customer service and boosting cybersecurity amid rising cyber threats.

Infostealer malware exploits employee mistakes to steal sensitive data, posing a severe threat to businesses and client security worldwide.

The TamperedChef malware campaign targets healthcare, construction and manufacturing sectors using fake installers with valid digital signatures to spread malicious software.

SonicWall confirmed a state-sponsored attack accessed cloud backup files, but no products or customer networks were compromised in the incident.

CloudSEK partners with Dubai's Seed Group to offer AI-driven cybersecurity tools across the GCC, marking a key expansion into the Middle East market.

Rapid7 launches Curated Intelligence Rules to automate AWS firewall updates, helping security teams swiftly counter evolving cyber threats with minimal manual effort.

Cypago and Archer have partnered to automate AI-driven compliance monitoring, boosting real-time oversight and continuous security controls for enterprises.

Asia-Pacific firms are rapidly adopting autonomous AI agents, raising new cybersecurity risks linked to managing AI system identities and access permissions.

Australian firms are urged to strengthen defences as global occupational fraud losses reach USD $3.1 billion amid rising complex scams and cyber threats.

UpGuard unveils User Risk, a new tool that helps organisations spot and manage employee-driven cyber threats through AI-powered insights and real-time alerts.