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Negligence is Warfare
Data Protection

Negligence is Warfare

Cyber-attacks in the UK have surged from 89 to 204, exposing major firms like Marks & Spencer and Jaguar Land Rover to serious risks amid government inaction.

By Jeremy Samide • 3 min read • Tue, 18th Nov 2025
Why the UK's new Cyber Bill demands action, not compliance
Hyperscale

Why the UK's new Cyber Bill demands action, not compliance

The UK's new Cyber Resilience Bill broadens digital security rules, demanding action from data centres and service providers to strengthen supply chain cyber defences.

By Nige Wilkinson • 4 min read • Tue, 18th Nov 2025
Net-Defence values transferable skills to bridge cyber skills gap
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Net-Defence values transferable skills to bridge cyber skills gap

Net-Defence tackles cyber skills shortage by valuing transferable skills from diverse backgrounds over formal degrees, fostering a new workforce approach.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 18th Nov 2025
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

Global Stories

Cyber Threat stories

SonicWall maintains perfect threat efficacy in firewall testing
Firewalls

SonicWall maintains perfect threat efficacy in firewall testing

SonicWall achieved a perfect 100% threat block rate in independent firewall tests for a second year, highlighting its leading network security performance.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Wed, 19th Nov 2025
AI-driven cyber attacks surge, outpacing security defences
Firewalls

AI-driven cyber attacks surge, outpacing security defences

AI-driven cyber attacks are escalating rapidly, outpacing traditional defences and forcing security teams to adopt advanced AI tools to keep pace.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 19th Nov 2025
Illumio & Kyndryl team up to drive enterprise Zero Trust resilience
Cloud Security

Illumio & Kyndryl team up to drive enterprise Zero Trust resilience

Illumio and Kyndryl join forces to enhance enterprise resilience with AI-driven breach containment and accelerated Zero Trust security adoption globally.

By Melvin Hipolito • 2 min read • Tue, 18th Nov 2025
Australians risk scams as poor cyber habits cost AUD $87,000
Mobile Device Management

Australians risk scams as poor cyber habits cost AUD $87,000

Australians lost over AUD $87,000 to scams last year, with risky cyber habits like password reuse and oversharing on social media putting many at threat.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Tue, 18th Nov 2025
Silent Push updates threat-hunting platform for deeper analysis
Unified Communications

Silent Push updates threat-hunting platform for deeper analysis

Silent Push updates its threat-hunting platform to version 4.11, enhancing workflows, search functions, and integrations for deeper security analysis.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 18th Nov 2025

Stories from Other Regions

Cyber Threat stories

Managed security services help small firms combat rising cyber risks
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Managed security services help small firms combat rising cyber risks

Small firms, vulnerable to rising cyber threats, turn to managed security services like Borderless CS for affordable, expert protection and business continuity.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Tue, 18th Nov 2025
Aussie Businesses Must Fight Ransomware Criminals
Ransomware

Aussie Businesses Must Fight Ransomware Criminals

Australian businesses face rising ransomware threats amid a 16% surge in cyber attack reports, exposing widespread unpreparedness and urging urgent security reforms.

By Riaan Bronkhorst • 5 min read • Tue, 18th Nov 2025
Keeper Security partners with Macnica to boost password safety in Japan
Security Information and Event Management

Keeper Security partners with Macnica to boost password safety in Japan

Keeper Security partners with Macnica to enhance password security for Japanese enterprises amid rising cyber threats and digital transformation.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Tue, 18th Nov 2025
From awareness to action: Building a cyber-resilient India in the digital age
Firewalls

From awareness to action: Building a cyber-resilient India in the digital age

India's digital boom demands more than cyber awareness; it calls for a culture of proactive digital responsibility to withstand rising AI-driven cyber threats.

By Karmendra Kohli • 5 min read • Tue, 18th Nov 2025
2026: The Year an Individual Operates Like a Nation-State
Malware

2026: The Year an Individual Operates Like a Nation-State

By 2026, AI will empower individuals with hacker tools rivaling nation-states, radically transforming cyber threats and defences worldwide.

By Michael Freeman • 5 min read • Tue, 18th Nov 2025
Organisations are progressively adopting Network Convergence to drive efficiency and User Experience
Unified Communications

Organisations are progressively adopting Network Convergence to drive efficiency and User Experience

Over half of organisations now prioritise network convergence to boost efficiency, speed cloud migration and enhance user satisfaction in multi-cloud environments.

By Kyle Wickert • 7 min read • Tue, 18th Nov 2025
Why NZ Businesses Must Get Serious About Cybersecurity
Ransomware

Why NZ Businesses Must Get Serious About Cybersecurity

New Zealand firms face rising cyber risks as attackers exploit weak controls; experts urge urgent steps to boost defences and test incident plans.

By Geordie Stewart • 6 min read • Tue, 18th Nov 2025
Cybersecurity Isn't Optional-It's the Lifeline of Modern Business
Data Protection

Cybersecurity Isn't Optional-It's the Lifeline of Modern Business

Every six minutes, a business faces a $4.17m cyber-attack; for Australian firms, investing in cybersecurity is now critical to avoid ruin.

By Riaan Bronkhorst • 4 min read • Tue, 18th Nov 2025