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

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

Cybercriminals increasingly target tech firms using AI, supply chain attacks, and stolen credentials, with ransomware surging 10% weekly worldwide, says Trustwave.

A global survey reveals 81% of staff use AI at work but only 28% of firms have formal AI policies, highlighting a critical gap in skills and risk management.

A Bitdefender report reveals 58% of UK cybersecurity staff face pressure to hide breaches amid rising AI-driven attacks and growing skills shortages.

Agentic AI ransomware, using cooperating AI modules for faster, smarter attacks, is expected to emerge by 2026, posing new cybersecurity threats.

ReliaQuest reveals surge in social engineering cyber threats, with ClickFix tactics and ransomware group shifts raising new security challenges in 2025.

Bitdefender to acquire global email security firm Mesh, integrating its technology to boost protection against email threats in 2024.

Jamf's Security 360 Report reveals a sharp rise in phishing and infostealers targeting Apple devices, urging organisations to strengthen cybersecurity measures.

ReliaQuest reveals Black Basta's fall and warns former affiliates persist with Teams phishing and Python-enabled ransomware tactics post-February 2025.

Cybersecurity leaders in APAC must blend technical skills with business insight to align cyber risks with enterprise goals, says Check Point's Jayant Dave.

Barracuda warns that updated EvilProxy phishing and new ClickFix social engineering attacks are challenging email security worldwide by evading detection methods.

Phishing campaigns spoofing Booking.com have surged, targeting hotels with fake CAPTCHA sites that trick staff into installing malware, research reveals.

Retailers worldwide face mounting cyber attacks, with experts urging stronger security and supply chain oversight after breaches at Adidas, Victoria's Secret and Cartier.

CyberCX warns 2,353 WordPress sites, including 82 in Australia and New Zealand, have been targeted by the DarkEngine fake CAPTCHA scam spreading malware.

Over a third of APAC consumers now use AI for shopping, boosting convenience and new brand discoveries, says Adyen's 2025 report.

Cyberattacks have drained AU$500,000 from Australian super funds, exposing 12.6 million members and prompting calls for stronger, layered digital defences.

New research reveals 92% of the world's top email domains remain vulnerable to phishing due to inadequate DMARC enforcement, exposing businesses globally.

Cisco Duo unveils Duo IAM, a new identity service enhancing AI-driven security with passwordless login and advanced threat protection for safer access.

AI-driven scams have surged in New Zealand, with fake update scams up 11,000%, as cybercriminals exploit breached data and new AI tools, Gen reveals.