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Time to call up AI reinforcements in the cyber wars
DevOps

Time to call up AI reinforcements in the cyber wars

AI powered by Reinforcement Learning is revolutionising cybersecurity, enhancing vulnerability detection and cutting false positives in threat testing.

By Guy Matthews • 6 min read • Thu, 4th Dec 2025
2026: Ushering in a new era of adaptive identity that is business-critical
Digital Transformation

2026: Ushering in a new era of adaptive identity that is business-critical

As digital risks grow in Australia, 2026 will see adaptive identity become vital for securing every access point against advanced threats, including AI-driven attacks.

By Nam Lam • 4 min read • Thu, 4th Dec 2025
AI seen as an aid not a threat as cyber skills gap widens
Firewalls

AI seen as an aid not a threat as cyber skills gap widens

A survey reveals most cybersecurity pros see AI as a tool to aid their work amid rising breaches and a global shortfall of 4.7 million security experts.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 4th Dec 2025
AI, zero trust & new work patterns set 2026 security agenda
Network Infrastructure

AI, zero trust & new work patterns set 2026 security agenda

AI advances, zero-trust security, and evolving work habits are set to reshape cybersecurity challenges and strategies in 2026 across Asia-Pacific.

By Shannon Williams • 7 min read • Thu, 4th Dec 2025
DDoS attacks on AI firms surge 347% amid rising public scrutiny
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

DDoS attacks on AI firms surge 347% amid rising public scrutiny

DDoS attacks targeting AI firms surged 347% in Sept 2025 amid rising public scrutiny and regulatory concerns in the UK.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Thu, 4th Dec 2025
Exclusive: SecurEnvoy's Michael Downs on MFA gaps and rising attack risks
Data Protection

Exclusive: SecurEnvoy's Michael Downs on MFA gaps and rising attack risks

SecurEnvoy says flexible, phishing-resistant MFA is becoming essential as attackers increasingly exploit human error and regulatory pressure intensifies.

By Jake MacAndrew • 4 min read • Thu, 4th Dec 2025
Kroll partners with CrowdStrike to boost global MDR protection
Data Protection

Kroll partners with CrowdStrike to boost global MDR protection

Kroll and CrowdStrike partner to enhance global MDR services, migrating 500,000+ endpoints to AI-driven Falcon platform for faster cyber threat response.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 3rd Dec 2025
CrowdStrike surpasses USD $1 billion AWS sales, wins top awards
Hyperscale

CrowdStrike surpasses USD $1 billion AWS sales, wins top awards

CrowdStrike surpasses USD $1 billion in AWS Marketplace sales and wins top AWS global and regional security partner awards in 2025.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Wed, 3rd Dec 2025
Agentic AI, quantum risks & evolving threats to define 2026
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Agentic AI, quantum risks & evolving threats to define 2026

KnowBe4 predicts agentic AI, quantum computing, and cybercrime evolution will reshape global cybersecurity and workforce practices in 2026.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Wed, 3rd Dec 2025
Situational awareness & automation key to modern cyber defence
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Situational awareness & automation key to modern cyber defence

Organisations face complex cyber threats and must boost situational awareness and automation to shift from reactive to proactive defence in cybersecurity.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Wed, 3rd Dec 2025
Enterprises to face major security & connectivity shifts by 2026
Network Infrastructure

Enterprises to face major security & connectivity shifts by 2026

By 2026, enterprises must prioritise security, adopt Network-as-a-Service, and navigate data sovereignty to safeguard connectivity and business value globally.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Wed, 3rd Dec 2025
Cyber leaders fear rise in state attacks amid costly breaches
Malware

Cyber leaders fear rise in state attacks amid costly breaches

A survey reveals 88% of UK and US security leaders fear rising state-sponsored cyber attacks amid costly data breaches and operational risks.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Tue, 2nd Dec 2025
CrowdStrike launches enhanced Falcon SIEM with AWS integrations
Hybrid Cloud

CrowdStrike launches enhanced Falcon SIEM with AWS integrations

CrowdStrike unveils enhanced Falcon Next-Gen SIEM on AWS Marketplace, featuring seamless AWS integration and pay-as-you-go pricing for faster cloud security deployment.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 2nd Dec 2025

Stories from Other Regions

Cyber Threat stories

Australian firms embed AI at the core of new cybersecurity era
Firewalls

Australian firms embed AI at the core of new cybersecurity era

Australian firms are rapidly embedding AI in cybersecurity, with 91% now using it to boost threat detection, response, and operations amid rising AI-driven attacks.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Thu, 4th Dec 2025
Australia's cloud security & AI strategies to shift by 2026
Data Protection

Australia's cloud security & AI strategies to shift by 2026

By 2026, Australian organisations will prioritise digital sovereignty and distributed AI, reshaping cloud strategies to boost security and resilience amid rising AI-driven threats.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Thu, 4th Dec 2025
Exclusive: Check Point warns SMEs on rising cyber risk
Ransomware

Exclusive: Check Point warns SMEs on rising cyber risk

Australian firms face a rising cyber threat as AI and expanding digital footprints fuel ransomware attacks, with risks expected to surge up to 40% in 2024.

By Melania Watson • 5 min read • Thu, 4th Dec 2025
Exclusive: Cohesity's James Blake warns on rising ransomware risks
Ransomware

Exclusive: Cohesity's James Blake warns on rising ransomware risks

Ransomware attacks cost Australian organisations AUD $42 billion annually, urging a shift from prevention to pragmatic cyber resilience amid rising threats.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Thu, 4th Dec 2025
Why cyber resilience is now a CFO priority
Data Protection

Why cyber resilience is now a CFO priority

Hong Kong CFOs now prioritise cyber resilience as cyberattacks increasingly risk financial stability, compliance and corporate reputation across sectors.

By Geoff Schomburgk • 5 min read • Tue, 2nd Dec 2025