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UK police forces face over 13,000 data breaches since 2022
Data Protection

UK police forces face over 13,000 data breaches since 2022

UK police forces have reported over 13,000 data breaches since 2022, with incidents rising yearly and causing serious risks to personal information.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 4 min read • Tue, 2nd Sep 2025

Global Stories

Cyber attacks stories

Norton adds new cyber defence tools for small business accounts
Data Protection

Norton adds new cyber defence tools for small business accounts

Norton has launched Dark Web and Social Media Monitoring tools for small businesses to combat a surge in cyber threats and data breaches globally.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Fri, 5th Sep 2025
Financial sector faces surge in cyberattacks & human risk
Ransomware

Financial sector faces surge in cyberattacks & human risk

The global financial sector faces a 25% surge in cyberattacks for 2024, with nearly 45% of employees prone to phishing, raising critical human risk concerns.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 4th Sep 2025
Network outages surge, costing firms up to $5 million yearly
Digital Transformation

Network outages surge, costing firms up to $5 million yearly

Network outages have surged globally, costing firms up to $5 million yearly and driving increased investment in AI, OOB management, and edge computing.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 4th Sep 2025
Broadcom strengthens VMware Cloud Foundation with new AI security
Firewalls

Broadcom strengthens VMware Cloud Foundation with new AI security

Broadcom launches new AI-focused cyber security features for VMware Cloud Foundation to boost compliance and protect private clouds in regulated sectors.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Thu, 4th Sep 2025
AI fuels rise in complex social engineering attacks worldwide
Phishing

AI fuels rise in complex social engineering attacks worldwide

AI is driving a rise in complex social engineering attacks, with 41% of organisations facing more cyberattacks and many ill-prepared to defend against them.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 28th Aug 2025
AI now powers cybersecurity for 73% of firms amid rising threats
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

AI now powers cybersecurity for 73% of firms amid rising threats

Nearly 73% of global firms now use AI in cybersecurity, tackling rising threats as nearly all plan AI-driven security investments this year.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Thu, 28th Aug 2025
Commvault unveils new HyperScale Edge & Flex for cyber resilience
Storage

Commvault unveils new HyperScale Edge & Flex for cyber resilience

Commvault launches HyperScale Edge and Flex to boost cyber resilience for diverse enterprise workloads amid rising edge device cyberattacks.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Thu, 28th Aug 2025
Ransomware attacks stable in July but threat remains high, warns report
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Ransomware attacks stable in July but threat remains high, warns report

Ransomware attacks held steady in July with 376 incidents globally; Industrials hardest hit, while North America faces over half of all cases, warns NCC Group.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 28th Aug 2025
Cybersecurity leaders urge more women to lead sector evolution
Security Information and Event Management

Cybersecurity leaders urge more women to lead sector evolution

Cybersecurity leaders stress that empowering more women in leadership is vital to innovate and tackle rising AI threats ahead of International Women in Cyber Day.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Wed, 27th Aug 2025
Australian CISOs under strain from AI risks, burnout & attacks
Data Protection

Australian CISOs under strain from AI risks, burnout & attacks

Australian CISOs face rising cyberattacks, burnout, and AI risks, with 77% expecting attacks and 75% reporting excessive workplace pressure this year.

By Melvin Hipolito • 5 min read • Wed, 27th Aug 2025
Ingram Micro & Cohesity unite for stronger Asia Pacific cyber resilience
Data Protection

Ingram Micro & Cohesity unite for stronger Asia Pacific cyber resilience

Ingram Micro partners with Cohesity to enhance data protection and cyber resilience solutions for channel partners across Singapore, Indonesia and Australia.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Tue, 26th Aug 2025

Stories from Other Regions

Cyber attacks stories

Australian firms face 5,000 malware attacks in August 2025
Malware

Australian firms face 5,000 malware attacks in August 2025

Australian firms faced over 5,000 malware attacks and 65,000 network attacks in August 2025, with threats largely consisting of known malware types, WatchGuard reveals.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 4th Sep 2025
Australian AI use & phishing risks surge as data leaks climb
Storage

Australian AI use & phishing risks surge as data leaks climb

Australian research reveals a 140% rise in phishing clicks and growing use of generative AI apps, raising significant workplace data security risks.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Tue, 2nd Sep 2025
Australians lose AUD $119 million as cyber scams surge in scale
Phishing

Australians lose AUD $119 million as cyber scams surge in scale

Australians lost AUD $119 million to cyber scams in early 2025 as attacks grow more frequent and sophisticated, urging tech and awareness measures.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Wed, 27th Aug 2025
Proofpoint warns AI scams are rising as attacks target people
Malware

Proofpoint warns AI scams are rising as attacks target people

Proofpoint warns AI-powered scams are rising, targeting people with malicious links across email and messaging, urging a human-centred defence approach.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Mon, 25th Aug 2025
Australia's cybersecurity sector seeks diverse talent for resilience
Cybersecurity

Australia's cybersecurity sector seeks diverse talent for resilience

Australia's cybersecurity sector calls for diverse talent beyond technical skills to tackle rising threats and workforce shortages, aiming to boost resilience and inclusion.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Mon, 25th Aug 2025