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DroneShield appoints Angus Harris as CTO and Angus Bean as CPO
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

DroneShield appoints Angus Harris as CTO and Angus Bean as CPO

DroneShield appoints Angus Harris as CTO and Angus Bean as CPO to lead engineering amid rising global demand in defence.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Mon, 20th Oct 2025
Why quantum threats demand our attention this Cybersecurity Month
Encryption

Why quantum threats demand our attention this Cybersecurity Month

As Cybersecurity Awareness Month highlights current risks, experts warn we must urgently prepare for quantum computing's looming threat to encryption security.

By Julian Fay • 3 min read • Mon, 20th Oct 2025
Documentary reveals human side of defending critical infrastructure
Ransomware

Documentary reveals human side of defending critical infrastructure

Semperis's documentary, Midnight in the War Room, unveils the human stories behind defending vital infrastructure from global cyber threats.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Fri, 17th Oct 2025
F5 breach exposes BIG-IP code & secrets, raising global risk
Cloud Security

F5 breach exposes BIG-IP code & secrets, raising global risk

F5 has suffered a major breach exposing BIG-IP source code and security flaws, raising global risks amid limited evidence of exploitation so far.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Thu, 16th Oct 2025
Interactive unveils Power Assurance for critical infrastructure resilience
Network Infrastructure

Interactive unveils Power Assurance for critical infrastructure resilience

Interactive launches Power Assurance to support critical power infrastructure across Australia and New Zealand, enhancing uptime and business continuity.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 16th Oct 2025
NCSC warns of China threat as major UK cyber-attacks surge 50%
Storage

NCSC warns of China threat as major UK cyber-attacks surge 50%

The National Cyber Security Centre warns China among top cyber threats as UK sees a 50% rise in major cyber-attacks, with serious incidents nearly every two days.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Wed, 15th Oct 2025
DroneShield launches RfPatrol plugin to enhance TAK drone alerts
Data sharing

DroneShield launches RfPatrol plugin to enhance TAK drone alerts

DroneShield's new RfPatrol plugin integrates real-time drone detection into the TAK ecosystem, enhancing situational awareness for over 250,000 global users.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Tue, 14th Oct 2025
Global cyber regulation moves from compliance to resilience
Ransomware

Global cyber regulation moves from compliance to resilience

NCC Group's new report reveals a global shift from cyber compliance to resilience, urging businesses to adopt long-term, adaptive governance amid rising offensive cyber threats.

By Shannon Williams • 5 min read • Fri, 10th Oct 2025
Ransomware surge in Q3 2025 as new alliances target more sectors
Ransomware

Ransomware surge in Q3 2025 as new alliances target more sectors

Ransomware attacks hit a record in Q3 2025 as new alliances broaden targets to sectors like healthcare and critical infrastructure worldwide.

By Shannon Williams • 5 min read • Thu, 9th Oct 2025

Stories from Other Regions

Critical Infrastructure stories

CybExer develops AI-driven cyber defence solution with 500K support
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

CybExer develops AI-driven cyber defence solution with 500K support

CybExer has secured EUR €494,200 to develop an AI-driven cyber defence solution enhancing organisational readiness and adaptive threat response.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Mon, 27th Oct 2025
Planera secures USD $8m boost amid surge in data centre builds
DevOps

Planera secures USD $8m boost amid surge in data centre builds

Planera has raised USD $8m to enhance its platform amid a 600% surge in data centre project use, supporting rapid growth in hyperscale and AI infrastructure builds.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Thu, 23rd Oct 2025
Tosi rebrand signals new era in secure OT network solutions
Firewalls

Tosi rebrand signals new era in secure OT network solutions

Tosibox has rebranded as Tosi, shifting from hardware supplier to cyber physical systems provider, enhancing secure OT network solutions with faster deployments.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 23rd Oct 2025
Extortion and ransomware drive over half of cyberattacks
Malware

Extortion and ransomware drive over half of cyberattacks

Over half of cyberattacks last year were driven by extortion or ransomware, with criminals focusing on financial gain rather than espionage, Microsoft reveals.

By Amy Hogan-Burney • 8 min read • Wed, 22nd Oct 2025
Australia ranks high in cyberattacks as AI fuels new risks
Malware

Australia ranks high in cyberattacks as AI fuels new risks

Australia ranks tenth globally for cyberattack frequency, with AI fueling a rise in ransomware and extortion, Microsoft reports in its 2025 Digital Defence Review.

By Melania Watson • 5 min read • Fri, 17th Oct 2025
UK cyberattacks surge as leaders urge new security approaches
Cartech

UK cyberattacks surge as leaders urge new security approaches

UK cyberattacks have surged, prompting calls for revamped security and stricter supplier oversight amid escalating threats and costly breaches.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Fri, 17th Oct 2025
UK faces cyber risks as Windows 10 support ends this October
Data Protection

UK faces cyber risks as Windows 10 support ends this October

With Microsoft ending Windows 10 support on 14 October, UK businesses face amplified cyber risks and operational challenges, especially in critical sectors.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Fri, 10th Oct 2025
Netcompany launches VERÁ to boost European defence resilience
Digital Transformation

Netcompany launches VERÁ to boost European defence resilience

Netcompany launches VERÁ, a European-developed platform enhancing defence resilience through real-time data integration and situational awareness.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 4 min read • Fri, 10th Oct 2025
SUSE & AI & Partners launch automated EU AI Act compliance tool
Supply Chain

SUSE & AI & Partners launch automated EU AI Act compliance tool

SUSE and AI & Partners launch an automated tool to help regulated industries swiftly comply with the EU AI Act's strict requirements on artificial intelligence systems.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 9th Oct 2025