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UK moves to ban ransomware payments for public sector groups
Ransomware

UK moves to ban ransomware payments for public sector groups

The UK plans to ban ransomware payments by public sector and critical infrastructure groups to curb rising cyberattacks targeting essential services.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Wed, 23rd Jul 2025
Immersive unveils AI Lab Builder to boost cyber readiness skills
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Immersive unveils AI Lab Builder to boost cyber readiness skills

Immersive has launched AI-powered Lab Builder to help organisations tailor cybersecurity training with hands-on, scenario-based exercises and simulations.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Fri, 18th Jul 2025

Global Stories

Cyber Threat stories

Most IT teams slow to update printer firmware, raising risks
Firewalls

Most IT teams slow to update printer firmware, raising risks

Only 33% of IT teams promptly update printer firmware, exposing organisations to data breaches and cyber threats, reveals HP Wolf Security report.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 4 min read • Tue, 22nd Jul 2025
Nearly half of UK firms hit by breaches from unmanaged devices
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Nearly half of UK firms hit by breaches from unmanaged devices

Nearly half of UK firms faced data breaches last year due to unmanaged devices, revealing major security gaps amid growing hybrid work and shadow IT use.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Tue, 22nd Jul 2025
Check Point earns CREST accreditation for penetration testing
Firewalls

Check Point earns CREST accreditation for penetration testing

Check Point Software Technologies has earned CREST accreditation for its penetration testing services, affirming its high standards in cybersecurity assurance.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Mon, 21st Jul 2025
Only 6% of SSH servers ready for post-quantum encryption
Firewalls

Only 6% of SSH servers ready for post-quantum encryption

Only 6% of SSH servers support post-quantum encryption, leaving vital data at risk amid growing quantum computing threats, finds Forescout research.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 4 min read • Sat, 19th Jul 2025
Report finds 10% of staff cause 73% of risky cyber behaviour
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Report finds 10% of staff cause 73% of risky cyber behaviour

A report reveals 10% of employees cause 73% of cyber risks, urging firms to adopt targeted interventions over broad security training for better risk management.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 18th Jul 2025
Ransomware attacks surge 63% in Q2 2025, healthcare hit hard
Ransomware

Ransomware attacks surge 63% in Q2 2025, healthcare hit hard

Ransomware attacks rose 63% in Q2 2025, with healthcare hit hard, marking a record high for the quarter amid a surge in data theft methods.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 18th Jul 2025
Forrester advises cautious tech budgets & AI investment for 2026
Data Analytics

Forrester advises cautious tech budgets & AI investment for 2026

Forrester urges tech leaders to plan cautiously for 2026, advising careful AI investment and flexible budgets amid ongoing economic uncertainty and regional shifts.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Fri, 18th Jul 2025
SquareX unveils field manual to tackle rising browser threats
Phishing

SquareX unveils field manual to tackle rising browser threats

SquareX launches The Browser Security Field Manual, a guide tackling rising browser cyber threats with insights from CISOs at Arista Networks, Dyson and Expedia.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Fri, 18th Jul 2025
Okta, NCC Group partner for enhanced CIAM & cyber security
Data Protection

Okta, NCC Group partner for enhanced CIAM & cyber security

Okta and NCC Group have partnered to enhance customer identity and access management, combining cybersecurity expertise with adaptive multi-factor authentication.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 4 min read • Thu, 17th Jul 2025
Poor printer security leaves firms exposed according to HP report
Unified Communications

Poor printer security leaves firms exposed according to HP report

Many firms neglect printer security, with just 36% updating firmware promptly, exposing sensitive data to cyber threats, says HP Wolf Security report.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Thu, 17th Jul 2025
Octo Tempest targets airlines as Microsoft warns of new cyber risks
Firewalls

Octo Tempest targets airlines as Microsoft warns of new cyber risks

Microsoft warns cybercriminal group Octo Tempest has shifted focus to airlines, escalating risks with advanced tactics amid updated Defender protections.

By Melvin Hipolito • 5 min read • Thu, 17th Jul 2025

Stories from Other Regions

Cyber Threat stories

Hybrid work drives surge in demand for managed SASE
Firewalls

Hybrid work drives surge in demand for managed SASE

Hybrid work drives Australian firms to boost adoption of managed Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) solutions to tackle cyber threats and complexity challenges.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Tue, 22nd Jul 2025
Teleport unveils real-time identity security & observability tool
Cloud Security

Teleport unveils real-time identity security & observability tool

Teleport launches an identity security tool offering real-time tracking and observability to help detect risky behaviour across multiple systems and reduce cyber threats.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Fri, 18th Jul 2025
Vertali APAC brings MainTegrity's CSF to safeguard mainframes
Data Protection

Vertali APAC brings MainTegrity's CSF to safeguard mainframes

Vertali APAC will distribute MainTegrity's CSF solution across Australia, enhancing real-time ransomware defence for mainframe systems in critical sectors.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Fri, 18th Jul 2025
Google Cloud launches AI-driven cyber security in Indonesia
Security Information and Event Management

Google Cloud launches AI-driven cyber security in Indonesia

Google Cloud launches Indonesia BerdAIa for Security, an AI-driven cyber defence programme with a new security data region in Jakarta to boost local cyber resilience.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Thu, 17th Jul 2025