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UK set to ban ransomware payments in public sector crackdown
Virtualisation

UK set to ban ransomware payments in public sector crackdown

The UK plans to ban ransom payments in the public sector and mandate private firms to report such payments, aiming to curb rising ransomware attacks.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Wed, 23rd Jul 2025
UK moves to ban ransomware payments for public sector groups
Ransomware

UK moves to ban ransomware payments for public sector groups

The UK plans to ban ransomware payments by public sector and critical infrastructure groups to curb rising cyberattacks targeting essential services.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Wed, 23rd Jul 2025

Global Stories

Cyber attacks stories

Cyberattacks reshape modern conflict & highlight resilience needs
Ransomware

Cyberattacks reshape modern conflict & highlight resilience needs

Recent cyberattacks on infrastructure and healthcare reveal a new digital battleground, prompting global efforts to strengthen cyber resilience and defence.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Tue, 29th Jul 2025
Global ransomware attacks drop 43% but threats evolve quickly
Ransomware

Global ransomware attacks drop 43% but threats evolve quickly

Global ransomware attacks fell 43% in Q2 to 371 cases in June, but evolving tactics signal persistent threats amid rising cyber warfare and political motives.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 4 min read • Sat, 26th Jul 2025
Digital attack surfaces expand as key exposures & risks double
Malware

Digital attack surfaces expand as key exposures & risks double

Organisations face doubled key cyber exposure risks as digital attack surfaces widen, with exposed ports and credentials surging in early 2025, says ReliaQuest.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Fri, 25th Jul 2025
Q2 2025 ransomware trends analysis: Boom and bust
Ransomware

Q2 2025 ransomware trends analysis: Boom and bust

Q2 2025 saw a 14.47% drop in active ransomware groups but a 41.18% rise year-on-year, with new alliances and arrests shaking the cybercrime landscape.

By Chris Boyd • 14 min read • Thu, 24th Jul 2025
DDoS attacks hit new peak with over 250 billion requests in major June surge
Firewalls

DDoS attacks hit new peak with over 250 billion requests in major June surge

June 2025 saw a record DDoS surge, with 250 billion requests targeting a major tech firm, as attacks nearly doubled to almost two every minute, Fastly reports.

By Melvin Hipolito • 5 min read • Thu, 24th Jul 2025
HR & financial data most exposed in major cyber breaches
Data Protection

HR & financial data most exposed in major cyber breaches

Lab 1's analysis of 1,297 breaches reveals HR and financial data exposed in over 80% of cases, raising risks of fraud and regulatory penalties worldwide.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 4 min read • Thu, 24th Jul 2025
Building digital trust: Why Australian retailers must prioritise EMM
Data Protection

Building digital trust: Why Australian retailers must prioritise EMM

Australian retailers face growing cyber threats; prioritising Enterprise Mobility Management is vital to protect customer data and maintain trust.

By Michael Dyson • 5 min read • Wed, 23rd Jul 2025
Cybersecurity starts within - empowering employees to defend against digital threats
Firewalls

Cybersecurity starts within - empowering employees to defend against digital threats

Businesses must empower employees through HR-led cybersecurity education and tech to prevent costly cyberattacks and safeguard company data and trust.

By Debasish Mukherjee • 3 min read • Wed, 23rd Jul 2025
Cloudflare report reveals surge in internet shutdowns & outages
Cybersecurity

Cloudflare report reveals surge in internet shutdowns & outages

Cloudflare's Q2 2025 report reveals a sharp rise in global internet shutdowns from government actions, outages, cable damage and cyberattacks, hitting multiple countries.

By Melvin Hipolito • 5 min read • Wed, 23rd Jul 2025
Cyber attackers use AI to automate exploits & sell deepfakes
Malware

Cyber attackers use AI to automate exploits & sell deepfakes

Cyber attackers now exploit AI to automate vulnerability scans and sell realistic deepfakes, boosting the scale and sophistication of cybercrime worldwide.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Fri, 18th Jul 2025
Ransomware attacks surge 63% in Q2 2025, healthcare hit hard
Ransomware

Ransomware attacks surge 63% in Q2 2025, healthcare hit hard

Ransomware attacks rose 63% in Q2 2025, with healthcare hit hard, marking a record high for the quarter amid a surge in data theft methods.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 18th Jul 2025

Stories from Other Regions

Cyber attacks stories

Canadian firms lost over CAD $103 million to deepfake scams
Malware

Canadian firms lost over CAD $103 million to deepfake scams

Canadian firms lost over CAD $103 million to deepfake scams amid 1,309 weekly cyber attacks, with email phishing driving 71% of malicious file deliveries in 2025.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Wed, 30th Jul 2025
ACS report urges action on digital skills for AUD $134bn growth
Digital Transformation

ACS report urges action on digital skills for AUD $134bn growth

ACS urges Australia to close its digital skills gap, unlocking AUD $134bn growth and boosting jobs through a ten-point plan centred on AI and tech training.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 4 min read • Wed, 30th Jul 2025
Exclusive: Sysdig and BitMEX sound alarm on AI-powered crypto threats
Encryption

Exclusive: Sysdig and BitMEX sound alarm on AI-powered crypto threats

AI's rise is reshaping crypto security as attacks surge; firms face a relentless battle to protect assets amid complex, AI-driven threats and automation.

By Melania Watson • 5 min read • Thu, 24th Jul 2025
New Zealand's place in global cyber defence - From medieval knights to cybercriminals
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

New Zealand's place in global cyber defence - From medieval knights to cybercriminals

New Zealand faces mounting cyber threats from state-backed digital guerrilla warfare, urging urgent government action to safeguard critical infrastructure and national security.

By Patrick Sharp • 4 min read • Wed, 23rd Jul 2025