Cyber Risk stories

In 2025, privacy demands more than compliance; organisations must embed it into culture, governance and cyber risk to meet rising regulatory and societal expectations.

Spectra launches a cyber resilience certification for MSPs, backed by a specialist advisory board to improve cybersecurity and insurance outcomes.

A SecurityScorecard survey reveals 88% of cybersecurity leaders worry about supply chain risks, yet most firms lack effective active defence measures.

Barracuda Networks launches Managed Vulnerability Security to enhance cyber defence, offering end-to-end scanning and expert-led remediation across IT environments.

Cybercriminals increasingly target tech firms using AI, supply chain attacks, and stolen credentials, with ransomware surging 10% weekly worldwide, says Trustwave.

Ransomware attacks on retail surged 40% in May, with Safepay emerging as the top threat actor amid shifting cyber risks globally, NCC Group warns.

Nearly 42% of UK SMEs face cyber attacks yearly, costing an average of GBP £7,960, amid widespread lack of staff cyber security training, says BT research.

Lumenir Cybersecurity has launched a new website to enhance its SIEM-as-a-Service offering, aiming to boost local threat detection and data sovereignty in Australia.

Fiji partners with Borderless CS to enhance cybersecurity governance and strengthen digital resilience through strategic talks on national frameworks and education.

A survey of 12,000 workers across six countries finds 60% use AI at work, but under 20% know their company’s AI policy, exposing data security risks.

A massive data breach exposing 16 billion credentials from major firms and government services signals severe global digital security flaws.

Cyber attacks on logistics OT systems are rising, risking $500K+ losses as nation states target supply chains for strategic disruption amid global tensions.

Cyber experts warn that most Philippine SMEs lack cyber risk assessments, urging them to adopt tools like Nozomi Networks amid rising threats and costly breaches.

Most firms overestimate their AI governance despite rising privacy risks and growing AI-related incidents, with only 17% deploying strong technical controls globally.

A cyberattack on Chain IQ has exposed sensitive data of UBS, Pictet and Implenia employees, spotlighting risks in third-party cybersecurity across sectors.

Gallagher Security's High Sec C7000 controller has won two awards recognising its innovation in access control and operational technology security.

SentinelOne has partnered with Amazon Web Services to enhance cloud security by integrating AI-powered threat detection with AWS Security Hub's new features.

Borderless CS will manage CyberYouth Australia's 24/7 cyber defence, boosting security and training future cybersecurity professionals in a new partnership.

Steve Glynn joins Australian consultancy elevenM as director to boost its digital risk advisory services amid growing cyber threat demands.

Cybersecurity expert Alex van Someren has joined Paladin Capital Group as Strategic Advisor to enhance guidance on global cyber and AI threats.