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CrowdStrike hits 100% in latest MITRE ATT&CK tests
Firewalls

CrowdStrike hits 100% in latest MITRE ATT&CK tests

CrowdStrike's Falcon platform scores 100% detection and protection with zero false positives in MITRE ATT&CK's toughest cloud-era tests.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Thu, 11th Dec 2025
WARP PANDA cyberespionage group targets US cloud networks
Firewalls

WARP PANDA cyberespionage group targets US cloud networks

China-linked WARP PANDA cyberespionage group targets US cloud networks, exploiting vulnerabilities in Microsoft 365, VMware, and more for sustained data access.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Fri, 5th Dec 2025
ThreatBook unveils ATI for APAC cyber risk detection & insight
Malware

ThreatBook unveils ATI for APAC cyber risk detection & insight

ThreatBook launches its Advanced Threat Intelligence solution to enhance cyber risk detection in Asia Pacific, analysing billions of attack records daily.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Thu, 2nd Oct 2025
Broadcom patches VMware zero-day exploited for nearly a year
Cloud Security

Broadcom patches VMware zero-day exploited for nearly a year

Broadcom patches a VMware zero-day flaw exploited for nearly a year, allowing attackers root access to virtual machines in certain configurations.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Thu, 2nd Oct 2025
WatchGuard launches FireCloud Total Access for Zero Trust SASE
Firewalls

WatchGuard launches FireCloud Total Access for Zero Trust SASE

WatchGuard launches FireCloud Total Access, a hybrid SASE service offering Zero Trust security for MSPs and IT teams to protect remote and hybrid workforces.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Fri, 26th Sep 2025
Chinese cyber group targets US policy bodies during trade talks
Phishing

Chinese cyber group targets US policy bodies during trade talks

A Chinese cyber group has targeted US government and policy organisations with spearphishing attacks amid trade talks, using advanced tactics to gain persistent access.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Thu, 18th Sep 2025
EggStreme malware targets Philippine military in Chinese cyber campaign
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

EggStreme malware targets Philippine military in Chinese cyber campaign

Chinese-linked EggStreme malware targets Philippine military firm, signalling rising espionage efforts in Asia-Pacific by advanced threat groups.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Thu, 11th Sep 2025
Proofpoint warns FIDO authentication can be bypassed by downgrade
Biometrics

Proofpoint warns FIDO authentication can be bypassed by downgrade

Proofpoint warns of a potential vulnerability where FIDO authentication can be bypassed via downgrade attacks, exposing users to phishing risks despite advanced security.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Tue, 19th Aug 2025
Microsoft tackles WebDAV zero-day in June 2025 patch update
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Microsoft tackles WebDAV zero-day in June 2025 patch update

Microsoft's June 2025 patch fixes 67 flaws, including the first WebDAV zero-day in seven years and critical remote code execution issues across Windows and Office.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Wed, 11th Jun 2025
Ransomware attacks on industrial targets surge, AI tactics rise
Ransomware

Ransomware attacks on industrial targets surge, AI tactics rise

Ransomware attacks on industrial firms surged to 708 in Q1 2025, led by manufacturing, with North America and Europe hardest hit, warns Dragos report.

By Melvin Hipolito • 5 min read • Thu, 22nd May 2025
BlackFog unveils AI update to detect dormant cyber attackers
Firewalls

BlackFog unveils AI update to detect dormant cyber attackers

BlackFog updates its AI-powered platform to detect dormant cyber attackers by baseline activity, bolstering defences against advanced persistent and insider threats.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 6th May 2025
Chinese APT group linked to cyber attack on US defence firm
Endpoint Protection

Chinese APT group linked to cyber attack on US defence firm

ReliaQuest reveals a Chinese APT group targeted US defence tech firm in February 2025, stealing sensitive IP using advanced, stealthy cyber espionage tactics.

By Shannon Williams • 5 min read • Thu, 24th Apr 2025
Kaspersky named leader in 2025 SPARK Matrix for cyber threat intelligence
Endpoint Protection

Kaspersky named leader in 2025 SPARK Matrix for cyber threat intelligence

Kaspersky is recognised as a Leader in the 2025 SPARK Matrix for Digital Threat Intelligence Management, praised for its advanced cyber threat intelligence services.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 24th Apr 2025
Gurucul launches self-driving SIEM to automate security ops
Semiconductors

Gurucul launches self-driving SIEM to automate security ops

Gurucul unveils Self-Driving SIEM with AI agents to automate security tasks, cutting costs by 40% and boosting analyst productivity in threat management.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Tue, 22nd Apr 2025
Kaspersky discovers & patches zero-day Chrome flaw
Malware

Kaspersky discovers & patches zero-day Chrome flaw

Kaspersky has uncovered and patched a critical zero-day vulnerability in Google Chrome, enabling attackers to bypass sandbox protections via malicious links.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 3rd Apr 2025

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Singapore CISOs face rising cyber risks, insider threats & AI worry
Data Protection

Singapore CISOs face rising cyber risks, insider threats & AI worry

Singapore CISOs face rising cyber risks with 91% reporting data loss, growing insider threats, and concerns over AI amid escalating pressure and preparedness gaps.

By Melvin Hipolito • 5 min read • Thu, 28th Aug 2025
Half of Australian government agencies lack top email security
Digital Transformation

Half of Australian government agencies lack top email security

Half of Australian government agencies have not adopted the strongest email security, risking cyberattacks on sensitive public sector data and communications.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Fri, 15th Aug 2025