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Outpost24 appoints Ariel Katz to drive strategic growth plans
Risk & Compliance

Outpost24 appoints Ariel Katz to drive strategic growth plans

Outpost24 appoints Ariel Katz as Chief Corporate Development Officer to lead strategic growth via mergers, acquisitions, and partnerships in cybersecurity.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Wed, 20th Aug 2025
SOCRadar unveils AI-driven platform for automated threat detection
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

SOCRadar unveils AI-driven platform for automated threat detection

SOCRadar launches Agentic Threat Intelligence, an AI-powered platform automating detection and response to cyber threats with customisable AI agents.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Wed, 20th Aug 2025
Google Cloud warns backup systems face rising cyber threats
Malware

Google Cloud warns backup systems face rising cyber threats

Google Cloud's new report warns rising cyber threats target backup systems, with nearly half of cloud attacks exploiting weak credentials and misconfigurations.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Wed, 20th Aug 2025
Surge in phishing attacks as cybercriminals exploit URLs & QR codes
Malware

Surge in phishing attacks as cybercriminals exploit URLs & QR codes

Phishing attacks exploiting URLs and QR codes have surged, with cybercriminals using AI and social engineering to target users via email and SMS, warns Proofpoint.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Wed, 20th Aug 2025
LevelBlue acquires Trustwave to create largest managed security firm
Firewalls

LevelBlue acquires Trustwave to create largest managed security firm

LevelBlue has acquired Trustwave, creating the world's largest pure-play managed security firm with enhanced AI-driven threat detection and response capabilities.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Wed, 20th Aug 2025
Accenture to acquire CyberCX, boosting Asia Pacific security
Firewalls

Accenture to acquire CyberCX, boosting Asia Pacific security

Accenture will acquire CyberCX, an Asia Pacific cybersecurity firm with 1,400 staff, to expand its security services and client reach in the region.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Fri, 15th Aug 2025
CrowdStrike unveils Falcon to protect every digital identity type
Privileged Access Management

CrowdStrike unveils Falcon to protect every digital identity type

CrowdStrike launches Falcon Next-Gen Identity Security to protect human, AI, and machine identities across hybrid IT, tackling rising credential theft attacks.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Fri, 15th Aug 2025
Threat spotlight: How attackers poison AI tools and defences
Firewalls

Threat spotlight: How attackers poison AI tools and defences

Attackers are increasingly exploiting AI tools in emails, manipulating assistants and defences to steal data and disrupt organisations' security.

By Ashok Sakthivel • 6 min read • Thu, 14th Aug 2025
Fortinet upgrades FortiRecon to boost proactive cyber defences
Firewalls

Fortinet upgrades FortiRecon to boost proactive cyber defences

Fortinet has upgraded FortiRecon with AI-driven threat intelligence and automation to help organisations identify and prioritise cyber risks proactively.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Wed, 13th Aug 2025
Elastic launches EASE to boost security with AI-powered SOC tools
Security Information and Event Management

Elastic launches EASE to boost security with AI-powered SOC tools

Elastic unveils EASE, an AI-powered tool integrating with current security systems to enhance threat detection and investigation without full system migration.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Mon, 11th Aug 2025
WiseBee raises USD $2.5m to boost AI cyber defence for mid-sized companies
Fintech

WiseBee raises USD $2.5m to boost AI cyber defence for mid-sized companies

WiseBee has raised USD $2.5 million to enhance its AI-driven cyber defence platform, targeting mid-sized firms across Europe and the US.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 4 min read • Sat, 9th Aug 2025
Black Kite unveils ASI for targeted third-party cyber risk
Ransomware

Black Kite unveils ASI for targeted third-party cyber risk

Black Kite has launched its Adversary Susceptibility Index to help firms spot which suppliers are most exposed to specific cyber threat actors, enhancing risk management.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Sat, 9th Aug 2025
DDoS attacks surge 364% in APAC, driven by AI & hacktivists
Distributed Denial of Service

DDoS attacks surge 364% in APAC, driven by AI & hacktivists

DDoS attacks in APAC have surged 364% year-on-year, driven by AI and hacktivists, with service providers and government bodies as prime targets.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Fri, 8th Aug 2025
Fortinet expands FortiCloud with new identity & storage services
Firewalls

Fortinet expands FortiCloud with new identity & storage services

Fortinet enhances FortiCloud with FortiIdentity, FortiDrive, and FortiConnect, boosting hybrid workforce security and collaboration for global enterprises.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Fri, 8th Aug 2025
Exclusive: Garrett O'Hara on Mimecast's AI fight against cyber risk
Data Analytics

Exclusive: Garrett O'Hara on Mimecast's AI fight against cyber risk

AI reshapes cyber defence, with firms battling human error and rising AI-driven attacks while leveraging predictive tools for threat detection and prevention.

By Melania Watson • 5 min read • Fri, 8th Aug 2025

Stories from Other Regions

AI transforms security operations centres with faster responses
Security Information and Event Management

AI transforms security operations centres with faster responses

AI is revolutionising security operations centres by enabling faster, autonomous responses to cyber threats and reducing reliance on human analysts.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Mon, 18th Aug 2025
CI-ISAC partners with Google to bolster online scam defences
Unified Communications

CI-ISAC partners with Google to bolster online scam defences

CI-ISAC Australia has joined Google's Priority Flagger Program to speed up detection and removal of online scams threatening critical infrastructure sectors.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Thu, 14th Aug 2025
Picus & ThreatConnect launch module to quantify cyber risk
Firewalls

Picus & ThreatConnect launch module to quantify cyber risk

Picus Security and ThreatConnect launch a new module that quantifies cyber risk in monetary terms using real-world attack simulations and financial modelling.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Sat, 9th Aug 2025