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CrowdStrike to acquire Onum for Falcon SIEM AI data integration
Endpoint Protection

CrowdStrike to acquire Onum for Falcon SIEM AI data integration

CrowdStrike will acquire Onum to integrate its real-time data pipeline tech with Falcon SIEM, boosting speed, cutting costs, and enhancing autonomous threat detection.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Thu, 28th Aug 2025
Ransomware attacks stable in July but threat remains high, warns report
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Ransomware attacks stable in July but threat remains high, warns report

Ransomware attacks held steady in July with 376 incidents globally; Industrials hardest hit, while North America faces over half of all cases, warns NCC Group.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 28th Aug 2025
Rapid7 named Leader in IDC report for exposure management
Cloud Security

Rapid7 named Leader in IDC report for exposure management

Rapid7 is named a Leader in IDC's 2025 report for its Exposure Command platform, unifying attack surface visibility with AI-powered risk prioritisation and remediation.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Thu, 28th Aug 2025
CrowdStrike to acquire Onum, boosting Falcon SIEM with real-time AI
Security Information and Event Management

CrowdStrike to acquire Onum, boosting Falcon SIEM with real-time AI

CrowdStrike will acquire Onum to enhance its Falcon SIEM with real-time AI, boosting data processing speed and autonomous cybersecurity.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 4 min read • Thu, 28th Aug 2025
Dark web job posts for AI & social engineering skills surge
Malware

Dark web job posts for AI & social engineering skills surge

Dark web job posts for AI, cloud, and social engineering skills have surged, doubling from 2023 to 2024 and reaching 2025's total by midyear.

By Shannon Williams • 5 min read • Wed, 27th Aug 2025
Australian CISOs under strain from AI risks, burnout & attacks
Data Protection

Australian CISOs under strain from AI risks, burnout & attacks

Australian CISOs face rising cyberattacks, burnout, and AI risks, with 77% expecting attacks and 75% reporting excessive workplace pressure this year.

By Melvin Hipolito • 5 min read • Wed, 27th Aug 2025
Industry leaders call for greater support of women in cybersecurity
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Industry leaders call for greater support of women in cybersecurity

Industry leaders urge greater support and inclusion of women in cybersecurity to boost diversity, innovation, and career opportunities ahead of International Women in Cyber Day.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Wed, 27th Aug 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
HCLTech & Rubrik launch VaultNXT to boost cyber resilience
Data Protection

HCLTech & Rubrik launch VaultNXT to boost cyber resilience

HCLTech and Rubrik have launched VaultNXT, a platform powered by AI to enhance ransomware detection, recovery, and cyber resilience across enterprise and cloud systems.

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

Stories from Other Regions

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What the UK's updated cyber security and resilience bill means for SMEs in 2025
Software-as-a-Service

What the UK's updated cyber security and resilience bill means for SMEs in 2025

The UK's updated Cyber Security and Resilience Bill will extend compliance to many SMEs, urging them to bolster defences and improve cyber resilience by 2025.

By Jamie Akhtar • 6 min read • Thu, 28th Aug 2025
IGEL & Carahsoft partner to expand public sector zero-trust access
Data Protection

IGEL & Carahsoft partner to expand public sector zero-trust access

IGEL partners with Carahsoft to boost North American public sector access to its secure IGEL OS endpoint platform, supporting zero-trust security and modernisation.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 27th Aug 2025
Duco partners with Arctic Wolf to boost AI security for clients
Data Protection

Duco partners with Arctic Wolf to boost AI security for clients

Duco Limited partners with Arctic Wolf to offer Australian clients advanced AI-driven security operations, enhancing threat detection and cyber resilience.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 27th Aug 2025
Aurora Endpoint Security achieves 100% malware defence in benchmark
Endpoint Protection

Aurora Endpoint Security achieves 100% malware defence in benchmark

Aurora Endpoint Security achieved 100% malware protection in tests, offering strong defence with low CPU use and AI features on Windows 11 devices.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Wed, 27th Aug 2025
Australian cyber teams warn AI fuelling rise in insider threats
Phishing

Australian cyber teams warn AI fuelling rise in insider threats

Most Australian cybersecurity experts warn AI is boosting insider threats' sophistication, expecting a rise in incidents as 82% highlight increased effectiveness.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Wed, 27th Aug 2025
Optiv upgrades to CyberArk identity security for all staff in 30 days
Privileged Access Management

Optiv upgrades to CyberArk identity security for all staff in 30 days

Optiv has deployed CyberArk's Workforce Identity Security solution to 2,500 staff in under 30 days, enhancing privilege controls without disrupting key application access.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Wed, 27th Aug 2025
UK IT leaders warn cyber defences lack funding & skills
Data Protection

UK IT leaders warn cyber defences lack funding & skills

Nearly half of UK public sector IT leaders warn cyber defences lack funding and skills amid rising complexity and budget constraints.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Tue, 26th Aug 2025
Australians lose AUD $175 million to scams as cyber threats soar
Phishing

Australians lose AUD $175 million to scams as cyber threats soar

Australians lost AUD $175 million to over 108,000 scams in H1 2025, as cyber threats rise amid rapid growth in digital payments and eCommerce.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Tue, 26th Aug 2025