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Rubrik expands AWS cyber recovery tools for cloud apps
Malware

Rubrik expands AWS cyber recovery tools for cloud apps

The update is aimed at cutting recovery times after cloud attacks by helping security teams spot deletions, assess blast radius and restore AWS apps.

By Mara Sugue • 4 min read • Today
Rubrik adds cyber recovery tools for GitHub & Azure
Disaster Recovery

Rubrik adds cyber recovery tools for GitHub & Azure

Security teams can now spot suspicious repository activity and restore only malicious changes in GitHub and Azure DevOps after identity-based attacks.

By Mara Sugue • 4 min read • Today
WitFoo says filtering data cuts AI security costs 79%
Data centers

WitFoo says filtering data cuts AI security costs 79%

Filtering security logs before they reach AI models could save organisations 79% on annual costs, according to WitFoo's paper.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • 2 days ago
Australian MSPs face rising demand for AI security advice
Security Operations Centres

Australian MSPs face rising demand for AI security advice

Nearly six in 10 prospective customers are worried about AI-related threats, pushing Australian MSPs to explain cyber risk in plain language.

By Mara Sugue • 4 min read • 2 days ago
Attackers weaponise public research within minutes
Cybersecurity

Attackers weaponise public research within minutes

Published exploit code is giving defenders days, not weeks, to patch, with 91% of public proof-of-concept vulnerabilities hit within 48 hours.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Last week
DNSFilter launches LUMINATE to unify security under DNS
Virtual Private Networks

DNSFilter launches LUMINATE to unify security under DNS

It aims to cut security sprawl by putting filtering, AI governance and threat hunting into one DNS-based platform for harder-to-manage devices.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 5 min read • Last week
Collins urges new thinking on cybersecurity decisions
Supply Chain

Collins urges new thinking on cybersecurity decisions

Rising security spend has failed to curb cyber incidents, prompting Michael Collins to argue that organisations need better decision-making, not more tools.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 5 min read • Last week
GuidePoint urges PHP hunting after new vulnerabilities
Cybersecurity

GuidePoint urges PHP hunting after new vulnerabilities

Defenders are being told to hunt for suspicious PHP activity as GuidePoint warns the new flaws could already be probed, even without confirmed indicators.

By Mara Sugue • 4 min read • Last week

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AISA warns firms not to put AI before cyber basics
Risk & Compliance

AISA warns firms not to put AI before cyber basics

Rising attack volumes are exposing firms that still have unpatched systems, poor visibility and unnecessary internet connections, the industry body said.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 5 min read • Last week
New Zealand cyber agency warns firms to patch PHP flaws
Malware

New Zealand cyber agency warns firms to patch PHP flaws

Businesses using WordPress and other PHP-based services face outages or defacement if they fail to install the latest security updates.

By Mara Sugue • 4 min read • Last week
Manifold launches ledger of AI agent security incidents
Large Language Models

Manifold launches ledger of AI agent security incidents

The public record shows disclosure lags of weeks or months, with 59 cases logged since July and most involving unauthorised access or sandbox escapes.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last week
PDQ adds remote shell & file explorer for IT teams
Microsoft Windows

PDQ adds remote shell & file explorer for IT teams

The update lets administrators investigate faults on Windows and macOS devices without taking over users' screens, reducing disruption during support work.

By Regine Laguilles • 3 min read • Last week
BSA urges India to update cyber rules for AI threats
Enterprise Resource Planning

BSA urges India to update cyber rules for AI threats

The trade association says current laws may be too slow for AI-powered attacks that can identify weaknesses and launch cybercrime with less expertise.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Last week
UK financial firms lose GBP £1.01bn to cyberattacks
Crypto

UK financial firms lose GBP £1.01bn to cyberattacks

Nearly all UK financial services firms hit by cyberattacks are still losing business time and money, despite widespread insurance cover.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last week
Trade Me dominates NZ cyber awards with triple win
Malware

Trade Me dominates NZ cyber awards with triple win

Trade Me's security work has been recognised for helping keep its platform safer, as judges honoured its team, leader and AI project.

By Mara Sugue • 3 min read • Last week
Corsha launches Folio to map industrial OT networks
Robotics

Corsha launches Folio to map industrial OT networks

Industrial operators can now automate OT network maps, reducing compliance gaps and giving security teams a live view of machine connections.

By Mara Sugue • 4 min read • Last week
Assured launches CleanRoom SCAN for clean cyber recovery
Gaming

Assured launches CleanRoom SCAN for clean cyber recovery

Organisations hit by ransomware could cut recovery delays as Assured's new service checks backup data for hidden threats before restoration begins.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last week
Everywhen warns cyberattacks can breach customer trust
Ransomware

Everywhen warns cyberattacks can breach customer trust

The incident has exposed a gap in cyber risk planning, with unauthorised app messages at ASOS showing how trust and fraud fears can linger after attacks.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last week