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Canadians lose trust after data breaches, with AI seen as risky
Digital Transformation

Canadians lose trust after data breaches, with AI seen as risky

Nearly 8 in 10 Canadians would stop using a company after a data breach, with many seeing AI as a risk to their personal data and trust.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 26th Jun 2025

Global Stories

Cyber Threat stories

AI agents revolutionise business & cybersecurity with automation
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

AI agents revolutionise business & cybersecurity with automation

AI agents are transforming business and cybersecurity by automating tasks, reducing response times, and enhancing threat detection with human oversight.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Tue, 1st Jul 2025
A managed protection service suite empowers MSPs to scale their businesses effectively
Firewalls

A managed protection service suite empowers MSPs to scale their businesses effectively

A Managed Protection Service Suite helps MSPs scale their businesses efficiently while enhancing security and customer service for SMB clients.

By Debasish Mukherjee • 3 min read • Mon, 30th Jun 2025
“Missed package?” Scam fooling thousands
Data Protection

“Missed package?” Scam fooling thousands

Thousands of Kiwis are falling victim to evolving package delivery scams exploiting busy inboxes with fake DHL and NZ Post emails.

By Mark Gorrie • 6 min read • Mon, 30th Jun 2025
Japan enacts Active Cyber Defense Law to neutralise threats
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Japan enacts Active Cyber Defense Law to neutralise threats

Japan has passed the Active Cyber Defense Law, allowing pre-emptive action against cyber threats while safeguarding privacy and civil liberties.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Mon, 30th Jun 2025
Fiji central bank leads push for stronger national cyber resilience
Data Protection

Fiji central bank leads push for stronger national cyber resilience

The Reserve Bank of Fiji is spearheading efforts to enhance national cyber resilience amid rapid digital growth, urging collaboration between public and private sectors.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Fri, 27th Jun 2025
Tech sector faces sharp rise in AI & ransomware threats
Firewalls

Tech sector faces sharp rise in AI & ransomware threats

Trustwave reveals a surge in AI-driven and ransomware attacks, with tech firms facing 85% of global ransomware incidents amid rising cyber threats.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Fri, 27th Jun 2025
Veeam & HPE deepen partnership to boost enterprise data resilience
Virtualisation

Veeam & HPE deepen partnership to boost enterprise data resilience

Veeam and HPE strengthen partnership with integrated solutions to enhance data resilience and recovery for enterprises across hybrid and private clouds.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 26th Jun 2025
Most firms unprepared for rising supply chain cyber threats
Ransomware

Most firms unprepared for rising supply chain cyber threats

A SecurityScorecard survey reveals 88% of cybersecurity leaders worry about supply chain risks, yet most firms lack effective active defence measures.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Thu, 26th Jun 2025
Three-quarters of building systems exposed to cyber risks
Firewalls

Three-quarters of building systems exposed to cyber risks

Research reveals 75% of Building Management Systems face cyber vulnerabilities, with 51% insecurely online, risking critical infrastructure across sectors.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 26th Jun 2025
Rapid7 launches agentic AI to boost MDR speed & accuracy
Semiconductors

Rapid7 launches agentic AI to boost MDR speed & accuracy

Rapid7 has introduced agentic AI workflows to its MDR platform, boosting SOC speed and accuracy by automating investigations and enhancing threat response.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Thu, 26th Jun 2025
Beyond the legacy: Rethinking SIEMs in an age of cyber escalation
Security Information and Event Management

Beyond the legacy: Rethinking SIEMs in an age of cyber escalation

Legacy SIEM systems struggle against rising cyber threats, prompting firms to embrace AI-driven security for faster, smarter defence and improved resilience.

By Brad Perriott • 4 min read • Wed, 25th Jun 2025
HPE & Veeam expand partnership for hybrid cloud resilience
Virtualisation

HPE & Veeam expand partnership for hybrid cloud resilience

HPE and Veeam have expanded their partnership to enhance hybrid cloud data resilience with integrated backup, migration, and cyber threat readiness solutions.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Wed, 25th Jun 2025
Viatel acquires Cybit Cyber NI unit to boost security services
Firewalls

Viatel acquires Cybit Cyber NI unit to boost security services

Viatel expands cybersecurity services across Ireland and the UK by acquiring Cybit Cyber's Belfast-based unit, enhancing protection for mid-market and enterprise clients.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 24th Jun 2025

Stories from Other Regions

Cyber Threat stories

Australian survey reveals risky passwords & distrust of AI
Phishing

Australian survey reveals risky passwords & distrust of AI

A survey of 1,000 Australians reveals risky password reuse and widespread distrust of AI agents in digital experiences, raising cyber security concerns.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Thu, 26th Jun 2025
UK IT leaders move away from US clouds over sovereignty fears
Hyperscale

UK IT leaders move away from US clouds over sovereignty fears

Over half of UK IT leaders plan to reduce reliance on US-based cloud providers, citing growing concerns over data sovereignty and regulatory control.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 26th Jun 2025
UK consumers wary of AI but persist with risky password habits
Data Protection

UK consumers wary of AI but persist with risky password habits

UK consumers remain wary of AI handling their data, yet 16% still use the same password across all accounts, risking identity fraud despite security concerns.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 25th Jun 2025