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Fortinet & Crime Stoppers launch global cybercrime bounty scheme
Firewalls

Fortinet & Crime Stoppers launch global cybercrime bounty scheme

Fortinet and Crime Stoppers International launch a global Cybercrime Bounty to anonymously report threats and boost law enforcement efforts worldwide.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 19th Nov 2025
Navigating hybrid cloud security in the AI era as regulations tighten
Hybrid Cloud

Navigating hybrid cloud security in the AI era as regulations tighten

Australia sees a 17% rise in data breaches as AI-driven threats on hybrid cloud systems surge, prompting tighter APRA regulations on cybersecurity compliance.

By David Land • 5 min read • Wed, 22nd Oct 2025
Zero Trust delivers security gains but AI adoption lags behind
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Zero Trust delivers security gains but AI adoption lags behind

Research shows 83% of firms using Zero Trust cut security incidents, but only 30% adopt AI tools, hindered by legacy IT and integration challenges.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 4 min read • Fri, 10th Oct 2025
CISOs prioritise real-time visibility as AI reshapes cloud security
Private Cloud

CISOs prioritise real-time visibility as AI reshapes cloud security

CISOs worldwide prioritise real-time visibility and metadata to bolster cloud security amid rising AI-driven cyber threats and data volumes, says Gigamon.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Wed, 8th Oct 2025
CyberArk strengthens leadership with Omer Grossman & Ariel Pisetzky
Digital Transformation

CyberArk strengthens leadership with Omer Grossman & Ariel Pisetzky

CyberArk appoints Omer Grossman as Chief Trust Officer and Ariel Pisetzky as Chief Information Officer to boost leadership and drive growth strategies.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Thu, 18th Sep 2025
Critical infrastructure sees 91% OT breach rate in 18 months
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Critical infrastructure sees 91% OT breach rate in 18 months

A global study reveals 91% of critical infrastructure firms faced operational technology breaches in 18 months, causing major service and financial impacts.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 12th Sep 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
NCIT 2025 to focus on secure digital growth for the Pacific
Data Analytics

NCIT 2025 to focus on secure digital growth for the Pacific

NCIT 2025 will bring Pacific leaders together at Warwick Fiji Resort to advance secure digital growth and address cybersecurity across the region.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Tue, 5th Aug 2025
Outpost24 launches tool to detect dark web credential leaks
Malware

Outpost24 launches tool to detect dark web credential leaks

Outpost24 has launched a free tool that helps organisations detect if their credentials have been leaked on the dark web, boosting cybersecurity efforts.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Sat, 2nd Aug 2025
Bitdefender boosts creator security as scams top USD $1 trillion
Ransomware

Bitdefender boosts creator security as scams top USD $1 trillion

Bitdefender expands its Security for Creators to cover Facebook, Instagram and YouTube amid USD $1 trillion losses from rising online scams targeting digital creators.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 24th Jul 2025
Mobile app breaches cost firms USD $7 million despite confidence
DevOps

Mobile app breaches cost firms USD $7 million despite confidence

Despite 93% confidence in defences, 62% of firms faced mobile app breaches costing an average of USD $6.9 million in 2025, says Guardsquare study.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Wed, 16th Jul 2025
Verdane partners with Guardsquare to boost mobile security growth
DevOps

Verdane partners with Guardsquare to boost mobile security growth

Verdane has partnered with Guardsquare to expand its mobile app security services globally, addressing rising cyberthreats with enhanced products and growth strategies.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 4th Jul 2025

Stories from Other Regions

Threat monitoring stories

UK businesses face mounting risks from cybercrime & weak defences
Data Protection

UK businesses face mounting risks from cybercrime & weak defences

Half of UK businesses faced cyber incidents last year, yet many lack robust plans, risking costly downtime and operational disruption from cybercrime.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 18th Nov 2025
Borderless CS launches managed cyber security for healthcare
Data Protection

Borderless CS launches managed cyber security for healthcare

Borderless CS has launched managed cybersecurity services for healthcare, offering 24/7 threat monitoring and compliance support to protect patient data and systems.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Wed, 12th Nov 2025
Nozomi Networks leads Forrester Wave 2025 for IoT security
IoT Security

Nozomi Networks leads Forrester Wave 2025 for IoT security

Nozomi Networks tops Forrester Wave 2025 for IoT security, earning highest scores for AI-driven protection and transparent pricing in current offerings.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Thu, 4th Sep 2025
Red Helix acquires Risk Crew to boost UK cyber security services
DevOps

Red Helix acquires Risk Crew to boost UK cyber security services

Red Helix has acquired Risk Crew to enhance its UK cyber security services, adding risk management, compliance, and penetration testing to its offerings.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 28th Aug 2025
CyberArk achieves Protected IRAP assessment for Australian cloud security
Data Protection

CyberArk achieves Protected IRAP assessment for Australian cloud security

CyberArk has attained the Protected level IRAP assessment in Australia, ensuring its cloud security solutions meet stringent government standards for safeguarding sensitive data.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Wed, 6th Aug 2025
Fiji adopts first Pacific managed security mapped to ASD ISM
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Fiji adopts first Pacific managed security mapped to ASD ISM

Fiji now has the Pacific's first managed security service aligned with the updated Australian Signals Directorate ISM, enhancing cyberdefence for local businesses.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Mon, 28th Jul 2025