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Cloudflare records largest DDoS attack at 7.3 Tbps in Q2 2025
Firewalls

Cloudflare records largest DDoS attack at 7.3 Tbps in Q2 2025

Cloudflare blocked a record 7.3 Tbps DDoS attack in Q2 2025 amid a 44% annual rise in attack severity, highlighting growing cyber threats to critical sectors.

By Melania Watson • 5 min read • Wed, 16th Jul 2025
Trustwave unveils phishing protection service for Microsoft users
Phishing

Trustwave unveils phishing protection service for Microsoft users

Trustwave launches Managed Phishing for Microsoft, a service enhancing phishing protection for organisations using Microsoft Office 365 and Defender for Office.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 15th Jul 2025
AI-powered tools accelerate phishing threats, Okta warns
Generative AI

AI-powered tools accelerate phishing threats, Okta warns

Okta warns cybercriminals use AI tool v0.dev to rapidly create convincing phishing sites, urging urgent adoption of passwordless security solutions to combat threats.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 4 min read • Tue, 8th Jul 2025
LevelBlue acquires Trustwave to form largest global MSSP
DevOps

LevelBlue acquires Trustwave to form largest global MSSP

LevelBlue's acquisition of Trustwave creates the world's largest pure-play managed security services provider, enhancing global cyber defence capabilities.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Fri, 4th Jul 2025
SOCRadar debuts MCP Server for secure AI threat intel access
Semiconductors

SOCRadar debuts MCP Server for secure AI threat intel access

SOCRadar has launched its MCP Server, enabling secure AI access to real-time threat intelligence and simplifying cybersecurity teams' workflows globally.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Fri, 4th Jul 2025
Wazuh issues new rules to detect fast-moving Mamona ransomware
Data Protection

Wazuh issues new rules to detect fast-moving Mamona ransomware

Wazuh has released new detection rules to counter Mamona ransomware, which quickly encrypts files, demands ransom, then deletes itself from Windows systems.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 3rd Jul 2025
Cybercriminals use GenAI, v0.dev to launch advanced phishing
Malware

Cybercriminals use GenAI, v0.dev to launch advanced phishing

Cybercriminals are exploiting GenAI and Vercel's v0.dev to rapidly create realistic phishing sites, raising the threat of large-scale, sophisticated attacks.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Wed, 2nd Jul 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
Exabeam Nova unveils AI agent to empower CISOs with insights
Semiconductors

Exabeam Nova unveils AI agent to empower CISOs with insights

Exabeam launches its AI-powered Nova Advisor Agent to help CISOs turn complex security data into strategic insights for board-level presentations.

By Melvin Hipolito • 5 min read • Wed, 2nd Jul 2025

Stories from Other Regions

AI & automation key to improving threat intelligence maturity
Semiconductors

AI & automation key to improving threat intelligence maturity

A Cyware survey reveals 80% of IT pros find their threat intelligence programmes underperforming, with AI and automation seen as key to boosting cyberdefence maturity.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Fri, 11th Jul 2025
Lab 1 unveils secure file preview tool for data breach risks
Data Protection

Lab 1 unveils secure file preview tool for data breach risks

Lab 1 launches 'File Previews', letting firms securely view individual files from data breaches without risky downloads, enhancing swift exposure assessment.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 11th Jul 2025
Fortinet finds Canadian OT cyber maturity rising, C-suite leads
Malware

Fortinet finds Canadian OT cyber maturity rising, C-suite leads

Nearly half of Canadian firms faced OT cyber incidents last year, with C-suite roles increasingly driving security maturity, says Fortinet's 2025 report.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 4 min read • Thu, 10th Jul 2025
SentinelOne named strong performer in 2025 Gartner CSPM report
Software-as-a-Service

SentinelOne named strong performer in 2025 Gartner CSPM report

SentinelOne is a Strong Performer in the 2025 Gartner CSPM report, praised for its AI-powered Singularity Cloud Security platform and top user ratings.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Fri, 4th Jul 2025
Elastic Security earns perfect score in AV-Comparatives test
Endpoint Protection

Elastic Security earns perfect score in AV-Comparatives test

Elastic Security is the only vendor to score 100% in both Real-World and Malware Protection categories of AV-Comparatives' Business Security Test.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Thu, 3rd Jul 2025
Elastic named Leader in Forrester Wave for security analytics 2025
Semiconductors

Elastic named Leader in Forrester Wave for security analytics 2025

Elastic has been named a Leader in Forrester Wave Security Analytics 2025, achieving top scores in 14 criteria including AI and malware protection.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Thu, 3rd Jul 2025
Fresh expert analysis reveals deeper concerns after Qantas cyber attack
Software-as-a-Service

Fresh expert analysis reveals deeper concerns after Qantas cyber attack

A cyber attack on Qantas highlights the rising threat from sophisticated hackers targeting top Australian brands and their data security.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Wed, 2nd Jul 2025
Qantas cyber breach highlights urgent need for supply chain security
Unified Communications

Qantas cyber breach highlights urgent need for supply chain security

A cyber breach at Qantas, traced to a third-party supplier, underscores urgent calls for stronger supply chain security across Australia's digital networks.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Wed, 2nd Jul 2025