Cyber Risk stories - Page 16

Proofpoint identifies TA585 as a cyber threat actor managing end-to-end attacks, deploying advanced malware like MonsterV2 to target finance firms globally.

Generative AI boosts phishing and smishing attacks, forcing businesses to rethink security as AI-driven threats outpace traditional defences and SOC teams.

Nearly one-third of CVE entries are unverified, revealing flaws in how organisations assess software security risks and reliance on CVSS scores.

Bitsight launches Brand Intelligence, an AI tool to detect and swiftly tackle phishing and brand threats targeting companies and executives.

Cybersecurity breaches rose 8% in 2025, with risky behaviours and AI misuse driving threats in Australia, New Zealand and worldwide, says new survey.

Qualys upgrades its Enterprise TruRisk Management platform with AI-driven identity security, threat prioritisation, and exploit validation to tackle complex cyber risks.

Outpost24 has named Liz Drysdale as Chief Marketing Officer to lead global marketing and expand its cybersecurity brand and customer engagement.

The NCSC warns of a 130% surge in major cyberattacks, urging UK boards to prioritise cyber resilience and rapid recovery planning for critical operations.

UK retailers face growing cyber threats that disrupt operations, forcing a strategic focus on resilience to protect eCommerce and customer trust.

AI adoption surges, yet outdated security metrics and leadership blind spots leave firms vulnerable to breaches, warns Tenable's Cloud and AI Security 2025 report.

Recent cyberattacks have disrupted firms like M&S and Jaguar Land Rover, highlighting urgent need for widespread adoption of Zero Trust cybersecurity strategies.

Cloudflare launches new partner bundles to simplify security and IT management, helping organisations unify networking, reduce costs, and enhance cyber resilience.

Cohesity has been named a Leader in the IDC MarketScape: Worldwide Cyber Recovery 2025 Vendor Assessment for the second consecutive time.

Research by SquareX reveals vulnerabilities in AI-powered browsers like Comet, exposing enterprises to severe cyber threats including data breaches and malware attacks.

Outpost24 appoints Martin Roth as CTO to spearhead global tech strategy, focusing on AI-driven cybersecurity and cloud-native advancements.

Barracuda has launched Barracuda Research, a new hub aimed at simplifying cyber risk response with AI-driven threat intelligence and incident analysis.

KnowBe4 upgrades HRM+ platform to train employees and AI agents, enhancing defences against evolving cyber threats in AI-driven workplaces.

Recent cyberattacks on UK firms like Harrods and Jaguar Land Rover reveal serious supply chain vulnerabilities risking billions in losses and business disruption.

Broadcom patches a VMware zero-day flaw exploited for nearly a year, allowing attackers root access to virtual machines in certain configurations.

Exabeam Nova now offers peer benchmarking to help CISOs enhance security by anonymously comparing their operations with similar organisations in real time.