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X-PHY appoints Wayne Maw as US general manager
Data Protection

X-PHY appoints Wayne Maw as US general manager

X-PHY has appointed Wayne Maw as General Manager for the US, aiming to bolster its cybersecurity operations and customer engagement across North America.

By Moritz Florian • 2 min read • Sat, 22nd Feb 2025

Global Stories

Experts discuss Netflix miniseries Zero Day cyber themes
Malware

Experts discuss Netflix miniseries Zero Day cyber themes

Netflix's new miniseries Zero Day, starring Robert De Niro as a former president, ignites debate among experts over its portrayal of cyber warfare.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 4th Mar 2025
NTT DATA teams with Palo Alto for 5G security service
Firewalls

NTT DATA teams with Palo Alto for 5G security service

NTT DATA has partnered with Palo Alto Networks to launch a managed security service enhancing the safety of private 5G networks in industrial sectors.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 28th Feb 2025
CrowdStrike surpasses USD $1 billion sales on AWS Marketplace
Hyperscale

CrowdStrike surpasses USD $1 billion sales on AWS Marketplace

CrowdStrike has become the first cloud-native cybersecurity vendor to surpass USD $1 billion in annual sales via AWS Marketplace, highlighting its rapid growth.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 27th Feb 2025
Australia ranks fourth in global cybersecurity attack list
IoT Security

Australia ranks fourth in global cybersecurity attack list

Australia has climbed to fourth place globally for cyberattacks on critical infrastructure, as a report reveals a surge in diverse threats targeting various sectors.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Thu, 27th Feb 2025
Dragos report reveals rise in industrial cyber threats
Malware

Dragos report reveals rise in industrial cyber threats

Dragos has reported an alarming 87% rise in ransomware attacks on industrial organisations, highlighting critical vulnerabilities in operational technology and infrastructure.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 26th Feb 2025
DDoS attacks soar by 82% due to AI & IoT usage in 2024
Software-as-a-Service

DDoS attacks soar by 82% due to AI & IoT usage in 2024

A report by Zayo Group reveals an 82% surge in DDoS attacks from 2023 to 2024, escalating from 90,000 to 165,000 incidents due to AI and IoT advancements.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Wed, 26th Feb 2025
FBI & CISA warn of Ghost ransomware threats worldwide
Malware

FBI & CISA warn of Ghost ransomware threats worldwide

The FBI and CISA have alerted organisations to increased cyber threats from China's Ghost ransomware group, affecting over 70 countries through outdated software.

By Kaleah Salmon • 2 min read • Tue, 25th Feb 2025
DDoS attacks surge by 82% as IoT & AI fuel threats
Software-as-a-Service

DDoS attacks surge by 82% as IoT & AI fuel threats

DDoS attacks have surged by 82% in a year, with 165,000 incidents reported in 2024, driven largely by IoT devices and AI advancements.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Mon, 24th Feb 2025
Nozomi Networks named leader in CPS protection by Gartner
IoT Security

Nozomi Networks named leader in CPS protection by Gartner

Nozomi Networks has been named a Leader in the 2025 Gartner Magic Quadrant for CPS Protection Platforms, underscoring its prominence in cyber-physical systems security.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 20th Feb 2025
QuSecure raises USD $28 million to boost quantum security
Quantum Computing

QuSecure raises USD $28 million to boost quantum security

QuSecure has successfully raised USD $28 million in a Series A funding round aimed at bolstering its post-quantum cryptography solutions and client expansion.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 20th Feb 2025
CDC launches USD $2.7 billion Laverton data campus
Artificial Intelligence

CDC launches USD $2.7 billion Laverton data campus

Construction of a new USD $2.7 billion data campus in Laverton has commenced, poised to boost the local economy and create thousands of jobs.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Wed, 19th Feb 2025
Claroty named leader in Gartner's CPS protection report
Hyperscale

Claroty named leader in Gartner's CPS protection report

Claroty has been named a Leader in the inaugural Gartner Magic Quadrant for CPS Protection Platforms, recognising its exceptional capabilities among 17 vendors.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 19th Feb 2025
Nozomi Networks named Leader in Gartner's 2025 Quadrant
IoT Security

Nozomi Networks named Leader in Gartner's 2025 Quadrant

Nozomi Networks has been named a Leader in the 2025 Gartner Magic Quadrant for CPS Protection Platforms, marking a significant achievement in cyber-physical security.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 19th Feb 2025
CDC secures AUD $17 billion valuation in ownership deal
EduTech

CDC secures AUD $17 billion valuation in ownership deal

A landmark ownership deal has secured CDC's AUD $17 billion valuation, ensuring its sovereign status while enabling significant growth in data centre operations.

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

Stories from Other Regions

Beyond ransomware payments: A proactive approach to cybersecurity
Data Protection

Beyond ransomware payments: A proactive approach to cybersecurity

The UK government proposes banning ransomware payments by public sector bodies, yet experts warn that proactive data protection strategies are essential to combat cyber threats.

By Simon Pamplin • 4 min read • Mon, 17th Feb 2025
Genetec completes IRAP assessment for cloud security in Oz
Physical Security

Genetec completes IRAP assessment for cloud security in Oz

Genetec gains essential IRAP assessment from CyberCX, enhancing its cloud security solutions for Australian government agencies and critical infrastructure.

By Melania Watson • 2 min read • Mon, 17th Feb 2025