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The worst-case cyber scenario: A call to action for Australian organisations
Ransomware

The worst-case cyber scenario: A call to action for Australian organisations

Australia faces a dire cyber threat scenario targeting its economy, infrastructure and government, urging organisations to enhance threat hunting and resilience now.

By David Shields • 6 min read • Mon, 3rd Nov 2025
Google Cloud expands cyber insurance programme in Australia
Cloud Security

Google Cloud expands cyber insurance programme in Australia

Google Cloud expands its Risk Protection Program to Australia, partnering with Beazley and Chubb to tackle rising cyber threats and meet regulatory demands.

By Melania Watson • 5 min read • Fri, 16th May 2025

Global Stories

Mandiant stories

Hugging Face & Google Cloud boost open AI model access
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Hugging Face & Google Cloud boost open AI model access

Hugging Face and Google Cloud expand their partnership to enhance access and deployment of open AI models on Google's cloud infrastructure.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Sun, 16th Nov 2025
CL0P hackers exploited Oracle EBS zero-day for data extortion
Firewalls

CL0P hackers exploited Oracle EBS zero-day for data extortion

Hackers linked to CL0P exploited an Oracle E-Business Suite zero-day from July 2025, stealing data and extorting dozens of organisations worldwide.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Fri, 10th Oct 2025
Morphisec names Rohyt Belani as Strategic Advisor for channel growth
Ransomware

Morphisec names Rohyt Belani as Strategic Advisor for channel growth

Morphisec appoints Rohyt Belani as Strategic Advisor to accelerate channel growth and strengthen its ransomware prevention partnerships with MSSPs.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Wed, 24th Sep 2025
Cohesity Catalyst1 to spotlight AI & resilience in cyber defence
Firewalls

Cohesity Catalyst1 to spotlight AI & resilience in cyber defence

Cohesity's virtual Catalyst1 event unites global experts to discuss AI innovations and strategies enhancing cyber resilience against modern threats.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Fri, 22nd Aug 2025
Exclusive: Google's John Hultquist warns cyber attackers are getting younger & faster
Malware

Exclusive: Google's John Hultquist warns cyber attackers are getting younger & faster

Google's Threat Intelligence Group uses AI and vast global data to outpace cybercriminals in an evolving digital arms race, says Chief Analyst John Hultquist.

By Melania Watson • 5 min read • Fri, 1st Aug 2025
Aviation & retail urged to boost defences after Qantas cyber hit
Unified Communications

Aviation & retail urged to boost defences after Qantas cyber hit

A surge in ransomware attacks linked to the Scattered Spider group urges aviation and retail sectors to strengthen cyber defences after a Qantas breach.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Wed, 2nd Jul 2025
Retail ransomware attacks surge 40% as Safepay tops threats
Ransomware

Retail ransomware attacks surge 40% as Safepay tops threats

Ransomware attacks on retail surged 40% in May, with Safepay emerging as the top threat actor amid shifting cyber risks globally, NCC Group warns.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 26th Jun 2025
Cohesity expands Google Cloud partnership for cyber resilience
Ransomware

Cohesity expands Google Cloud partnership for cyber resilience

Cohesity expands its partnership with Google Cloud to boost cyber resilience and data insight capabilities, reducing business risk and downtime costs.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Wed, 21st May 2025
Tenable appoints Eric Doerr as Chief Product Officer to lead growth
Cloud Security

Tenable appoints Eric Doerr as Chief Product Officer to lead growth

Tenable appoints Eric Doerr as Chief Product Officer, leveraging his 30 years of cybersecurity experience to drive innovation amid cloud security growth.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Thu, 1st May 2025
Mandiant report finds rise in financially motivated cyber attacks
Multi-factor authentication

Mandiant report finds rise in financially motivated cyber attacks

Mandiant's 2024 report reveals a rise in financially motivated cyber attacks, with 55% of threat groups seeking profit, while detection remains a major challenge globally.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Thu, 24th Apr 2025
Google Threat Intelligence explains China's evolving cyber tactics
Ransomware

Google Threat Intelligence explains China's evolving cyber tactics

At Google Cloud Next, Sandra Joyce revealed China's advanced cyber tactics, highlighting a global surge in espionage and rising ransomware incidents.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Wed, 16th Apr 2025
Rubrik & Google Cloud partner to boost cyber resilience
Data Protection

Rubrik & Google Cloud partner to boost cyber resilience

Rubrik has unveiled new cyber resilience solutions in partnership with Google Cloud, enhancing data protection and recovery for businesses amid rising cyber threats.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 10th Apr 2025
Exclusive: Google Cloud Security VP on solving CISO pain points
Cloud Security

Exclusive: Google Cloud Security VP on solving CISO pain points

Peter Bailey of Google Cloud reveals plans to streamline enterprise security, addressing complexity faced by CISOs amid rising cyber threats.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Thu, 10th Apr 2025

Stories from Other Regions

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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
Google Cloud Canada grows with focus on AI and sovereignty
EduTech

Google Cloud Canada grows with focus on AI and sovereignty

Google Cloud is expanding in Canada with a strong focus on AI, data sovereignty, and local partnerships, looking to serve a diverse range of sectors.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Thu, 10th Apr 2025