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Milestone study shows video software boosts efficiency

Organisations can recoup their outlay in six months, as the study found video management software cut investigation times and lifted productivity.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Yesterday

Data Protection

Cyber risk in education now extends far beyond the school gate

Thousands of schools faced disruption after a vendor breach exposed how learning platforms and cloud services can halt teaching and assessments.

By Kash Sharma • 4 min read • 2 days ago

Hybrid Cloud

Kinetic IT report flags AI & sovereign execution gap

Funding and skills shortages are leaving Australian agencies unable to safely deploy AI while keeping ageing systems resilient and under control.

By Mark Tarre • 5 min read • 3 days ago

Global Stories

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Data Protection

GuidePoint launches supply chain detection & response

Security teams can now fold supplier risk alerts into incident response as GuidePoint's new service targets breaches from third-party tools.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Today

Security Operations Centres

Cybermindz study links resilience training to lower burnout

A short remote programme cut burnout and attrition risk among cybersecurity staff, while also improving sleep and stress scores.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Today

Cloud Security

Webworm targets European governments with Discord malware

European ministries face a stealthier cyber-espionage campaign as Webworm shifts to Discord and Microsoft cloud tools to steal data.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Yesterday

Cloud Security

TrendAI deploys Claude Opus 4.8 for vulnerability hunts

Security teams in Australia and New Zealand may soon triage flaws faster as TrendAI uses Claude Opus 4.8 to assess exploitability and impact.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Yesterday

Malware

Your Immune System Doesn't Wait. Neither Should Your Security

Delays between alerts and action leave businesses exposed, as ransomware and stolen credentials can spread before anyone intervenes.

By Cory Clark • 4 min read • Yesterday

Network Security

Proofpoint launches AI-era exploit protection tool

Security teams may need to react faster as AI-boosted attackers can exploit flaws within hours, leaving patching cycles behind.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • 2 days ago

Ransomware

TrendAI named Gartner endpoint leader for 21st time

The ranking underscores rising demand for tools that can cover hybrid networks as ransomware and identity attacks increasingly target connected devices.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • 2 days ago

Digital Transformation

Google Cloud launches AI Threat Defence against attacks

The new service aims to help firms keep pace as AI-powered criminals automate attacks faster than security teams can patch flaws.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • 2 days ago

Digital Transformation

LogicMonitor launches AI-led IT operations preview

Enterprise IT teams could cut alert noise and speed incident response as LogicMonitor tests AI-led workflows with selected customers.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • 3 days ago

Digital Transformation

Ferrari taps Bitdefender to bolster cyber defences

The rollout aims to give the carmaker centralised visibility across thousands of systems as attacks on connected industrial networks intensify.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • 4 days ago

Software-as-a-Service

AppOmni launches Marlin AI for SaaS security teams

The tool aims to cut the time analysts spend on SaaS threat reviews as security teams grapple with rising alert volumes and noise.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • 4 days ago

Malware

CrowdStrike disrupts Glassworm botnet targeting developers

Developers using open-source tools face heightened supply-chain risk after the botnet lost all four of its command channels.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • 4 days ago

Malware

Ferrari deploys Bitdefender platform across operations

The move gives Ferrari a single security system for factory, racing and corporate operations as cyber risks intensify across its connected estate.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • 4 days ago

Stories from Other Regions

Incident Response stories

Data Protection

Cyber centre Scotland delivers £3 million support boost

Charities, small firms and fraud victims across Scotland got more than GBP £3 million in cyber support as the centre reinvested profits.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Today

Security Information and Event Management

Securonix partners GRAMAX on India critical cyber defence

Indian airports and other vital infrastructure will gain round-the-clock threat monitoring as Securonix and GRAMAX extend managed cyber defence services.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Yesterday