Most IT leaders believe generative AI will increase the cost of their security tools, according to Sophos research. But, by...more
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Cyber Attack Severity Rating System Established in U.K.
The U.K.’s new cyberattack rating system ranks incidents from 1 to 5, but experts warn businesses must go beyond awareness...more
Ransomware Payments Decreased by 35% in 2024, Research Finds
Ransomware payments dropped 35% in 2024 due to law enforcement crackdowns and stronger cyber defenses, forcing attackers to adapt with...more
Sophos Acquires Secureworks for $859 Million
Sophos has completed its acquisition of managed cyber security services provider Secureworks.
U.K. Announces ‘World-First’ Cyber Code of Practice for Companies Developing AI
The Cyber Code of Practice applies to developers, system operators, and organisations that create, deploy, or manage AI systems.
UK Considers Banning Ransomware Payments
The proposed mandate intends to discourage criminals from targeting critical national infrastructure and public services, as there will be no...more
GhostGPT: Uncensored Chatbot Used by Cyber Criminals for Malware Creation, Scams
Researchers from Abnormal Security discovered an advert for the chatbot on a cybercrime forum and tested its capabilities by asking...more
Phishing Emails Targeting Australian Firms Rise by 30% in 2024
For the APAC region as a whole, credential phishing attacks rose by 30.5% between 2023 and 2024.
AI Deepfakes Rising as Risk for APAC Organisations
AI deepfakes were not on the risk radar of organisations just a short time ago, but in 2024, they are...more
Asia-Pacific Ransomware Threats Depend on Country and Sector, Says Rapid7
Raj Samani, Chief Scientist. Image: Rapid7 New research from cyber security firm Rapid7 has shown the ransomware attacks that IT...more
