Cyber Threat stories
Canada trains Philippine forces in defensive cyber ops
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Canada is running a five-day defensive cyber training course for Philippine forces, deepening military cooperation in the Indo-Pacific.
CyberCX extends Australian Open cyber security deal
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CyberCX will stay on as the Australian Open’s cyber security partner through 2026, as tennis ramps up defences against digital threats.
NuSummit, Simbian launch AI-driven CognixMDR security SOC
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NuSummit and Simbian launch CognixMDR, an AI-driven managed detection and response service to tackle alert overload and skills gaps.
Ransomware hits record high as Qilin tops threat list
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Ransomware attacks hit record highs in 2025 as Qilin overtakes LockBit, with victim numbers surging 58% and threat groups multiplying.
Phishing services drive 389% surge in account breaches
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Phishing-as-a-Service fuels 389% jump in account breaches as attackers target Microsoft 365 and Business Email Compromise scams.
Fortinet to spotlight cybercrime incentives at Davos
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Fortinet will use Davos to push cross-sector incentives for cyber intel sharing, accountability and deterrence in a booming crime ecosystem.
Student data breaches expose cyber flaws in schools
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Data breaches at Victorian schools and Sydney University expose deep cyber flaws, leaving Australian students vulnerable to long-term threats.
Team Cymru & Filigran integrate Pure Signal with OpenCTI
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Team Cymru and Filigran link Pure Signal and Scout with OpenCTI to enrich threat investigations, automate hunts and deepen global context.
UK cyber plan tackles state threats & ransomware
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UK launches cyber action plan as state-backed threats surge, forcing vital services to rethink defences and even return to tape backups.
Phishing-as-a-service kits drive surge in 2025 scams
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Phishing-as-a-service kits doubled in 2025, now powering 90% of attacks as cyber gangs race to outsmart multifactor checks and filters.
Swoop to host Quad9 DNS hubs, restoring local security
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Swoop is hosting Quad9’s DNS hubs across five Australian cities, restoring onshore security and performance after traffic was sent offshore.
Black Hat to debut cyber war room documentary in Vegas
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Black Hat will premiere Semperis documentary Midnight in the War Room in Las Vegas, spotlighting the human cost of cyber conflict.
Forrester warns on 2026 tech budgets amid AI shifts
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Forrester flags cooler optimism for 2026 tech budgets as leaders juggle AI-driven investment plans with rising geopolitical and cyber risks.
Hexnode XDR launch unites endpoint security & UEM
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Hexnode unveils Hexnode XDR, unifying endpoint security and UEM in a single console as Indian firms face surging cyber threats.
UK unveils GBP £210m plan to bolster cyber defences
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UK vows Cyber Action Plan with GBP £210m for public-sector defences, as tech leaders warn success hinges on long-term reform and culture.
Kubernetes accelerates large-scale phishing operations
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Criminals are using Kubernetes and cloud-native tools to rapidly scale phishing-as-a-service, targeting Gmail, Facebook and Microsoft O365.
Cybersecurity burnout puts UK organisations at risk
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Burnout and alert fatigue among UK cyber teams are quietly eroding defences, leaving organisations exposed as attacks intensify.
FIRST marks record growth in global cyber defence
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Global cyber defence group FIRST reports record 2025 growth, topping 820 member teams and expanding technical, training and capacity work.
CybExer forecasts AI wars & quantum-era cyber risks
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CybExer warns 2026 will bring “AI wars”, quantum-era encryption risks and stricter cyber insurance demands on organisational readiness.
AI cyber threats outpace stretched security teams by 2026
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AI-powered cyber attacks are outpacing thinly staffed security teams, as firms prioritise defence but starve programmes of people and budget.