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Jack Henry expands Google Cloud AI security tie-up
Cloud Security

Jack Henry expands Google Cloud AI security tie-up

The tie-up aims to help 7,400 US community banks and credit unions spot AI-enabled cyber threats earlier and speed up responses.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last week

Global Stories

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ThreatLocker appoints Harvey Neeves as UK vice president
Ransomware

ThreatLocker appoints Harvey Neeves as UK vice president

The cybersecurity firm is strengthening its UK push after a USD $190 million funding round, as Harvey Neeves takes charge of growth and enterprise clients.

By Mara Sugue • 3 min read • 4 days ago
Global cyber attacks jump 48% as phishing rises
Ransomware

Global cyber attacks jump 48% as phishing rises

Organisations faced 2,803 attacks a week on average in September as phishing and ransomware added to pressure on corporate and public sector systems.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • 5 days ago
Iranian hacker group hides C2 server in US for first time
Firewalls

Iranian hacker group hides C2 server in US for first time

Shared hosting in the US has made Prince of Persia's command-and-control traffic harder for defenders to spot as the group adapts its methods.

By Mara Sugue • 4 min read • 5 days ago
Human hackers drive attacks as AI use stays limited
Ransomware

Human hackers drive attacks as AI use stays limited

Most tracked cyberattacks are still run by people, even as attackers exploit high-severity flaws in an average of three days.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Last week
Arctic Wolf launches AI oversight tools for security teams
Ransomware

Arctic Wolf launches AI oversight tools for security teams

Security teams are being offered earlier attack interruption and clearer AI decision trails as the company adds three products to its Aurora platform.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • This month
KDDI launches AI-driven MDR service for businesses
Software-as-a-Service

KDDI launches AI-driven MDR service for businesses

Businesses in the US and EMEA can now tap 24/7 AI-led cyber monitoring as KDDI aims to ease compliance pressure and response delays.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • This month
Most EMEA & Asia Pacific firms lack mature security ops
Ransomware

Most EMEA & Asia Pacific firms lack mature security ops

Nearly two-thirds of organisations are still exposed to fast-moving cyber attacks because they lack round-the-clock security operations and automation.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • This month

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UK retailers face GBP £25 billion tech modernisation bill
Digital Transformation

UK retailers face GBP £25 billion tech modernisation bill

Ageing systems are forcing retailers to weigh short-term margins against a £25 billion upgrade programme, as cyber risks and AI readiness rise.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Yesterday
Dell expands cyber resilience tools for AI & identity
Disaster Recovery

Dell expands cyber resilience tools for AI & identity

Businesses are getting new recovery tools for AI, identity and encrypted data as Dell widens its cyber resilience offer against faster-moving attacks.

By Mara Sugue • 4 min read • 2 days ago
Data theft overtakes encryption in cyber intrusions
Malware

Data theft overtakes encryption in cyber intrusions

Stolen information is now the main pressure point in cyber intrusions, with exfiltration appearing in 83 per cent of cases investigated in the third quarter.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • 2 days ago
Australia among top targets in cyber attacks on law firms
Software-as-a-Service

Australia among top targets in cyber attacks on law firms

CrowdStrike says legal practices are prized for privileged data, with financially motivated attackers driving 82% of malicious activity against the sector.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • 3 days ago
AI boosts value of experienced developers, says Lancom CTO
Disaster Recovery

AI boosts value of experienced developers, says Lancom CTO

AI has made prototypes cheap, but production failures remain costly, putting a premium on experienced developers who can spot hidden risks.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • 5 days ago
Canadians wary of cyberattacks, trust small firms less
Data Protection

Canadians wary of cyberattacks, trust small firms less

Nearly two-thirds say digital mistrust has altered daily life, with many also willing to walk away from firms after data breaches.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Last week
UK organisations hit harder by cyberattacks on operations
Disaster Recovery

UK organisations hit harder by cyberattacks on operations

UK firms are seeing more cyber incidents disrupt production, with 65% reporting operational impact in the past year, the highest among markets surveyed.

By Mara Sugue • 5 min read • Last week
Australia 11th in Microsoft cyber report as phishing rises
Malware

Australia 11th in Microsoft cyber report as phishing rises

Phishing now accounts for nearly a quarter of observed intrusions, while Australia slipped to 11th in Microsoft's latest global cyber rankings.

By Mara Sugue • 4 min read • This month
Australia tops IoT & OT cyberattack list, says report
Manufacturing

Australia tops IoT & OT cyberattack list, says report

Australian operators faced the highest alert volumes per organisation as attackers increasingly targeted connected industrial systems and critical infrastructure.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • This month