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Report: Nearly half of Australians experienced cyber crime in 2025

Matched: Australia

Nearly half of Australians were affected by cybercrime in 2025, though overall victimisation rates fell slightly from the previous year, according to the Australian Cybercrime Survey. Online scams continued to rise despite the broader decline. Underreporting remains a significant concern, with most incidents never flagged to authorities, limiting the ability to fully assess the scale of the problem.

Incident Response Plans: What to Include & Why They Matter

Organizations need incident response plans to minimize damage during cyberattacks. Key components include defined roles, communication protocols, detection and containment procedures, recovery steps, and post-incident analysis. Without a plan, response times slow and costs rise. Huntress helps by providing threat detection, guided remediation, and support that keeps businesses prepared before, during, and after security incidents.

$250M ARR Was Never the Goal. It Came From Staying True to Our Mission.

Huntress CEO Kyle Hanslovan says reaching $250M ARR was a byproduct of staying focused on the company's core mission: protecting small and mid-sized businesses often overlooked by the cybersecurity industry. He credits the milestone to consistency of purpose rather than chasing revenue targets, and emphasizes that the mission to defend the "99%" remains the company's top priority going forward.

Introducing Huntress Webhooks. Get Real-Time Security Alerts.

Huntress has launched a webhooks feature that delivers real-time security alerts directly to tools like Slack, PSA platforms, or SIEMs. Unlike polling-based methods, webhooks push incident and escalation notifications instantly. The feature is designed for quick setup, giving security teams faster visibility into threats without manual checking or delays.

ANZ SMEs adopt AI widely, but trust lags, Arctic Wolf report finds

Matched: Australia

Australian and New Zealand small and midsize businesses are rapidly adopting AI, but trust in the technology remains limited, particularly for autonomous cybersecurity decision-making, according to a report by Arctic Wolf. While uptake is high, many SMEs prefer human oversight when it comes to security, reflecting broader concerns about reliability and accountability in AI-driven systems.

Credential Stuffing Campaign Hits SonicWall | Huntress SOC Tracking

Huntress's SOC is tracking an active credential stuffing campaign targeting SonicWall devices that has compromised dozens of organizations since July 25. Attackers are using previously leaked credentials to gain unauthorized access. Affected organizations span multiple sectors. Huntress recommends enabling multi-factor authentication, reviewing VPN access logs, and resetting credentials on all SonicWall devices as precautionary measures.

ASD to critical infrastructure ops: be ready to isolate systems for three months

Matched: Australia

Australia's Australian Signals Directorate has issued new technical guidance urging critical infrastructure operators to prepare for the possibility of isolating their systems for up to three months following a cyberattack. The advice targets essential services sectors and focuses on building resilience and recovery capabilities to maintain operations even when disconnected from broader networks.

27th July – Threat Intelligence Report

Nichirei, a Japanese frozen-food and logistics company, suffered a ransomware attack disrupting shipping operations and affecting around 5,000 customers, with KFC Japan warning of possible shortages. Personal data theft was confirmed. The incident is among several attacks and breaches covered in Check Point Research's Threat Intelligence Bulletin for the week of 27th July.

What Our AI SOC Analyst Can Do (and What We Won’t Let It Do)

Huntress has introduced an AI SOC analyst called Athena that can autonomously investigate security threats and take actions, but operates within boundaries defined by human analysts. The system is designed to handle routine security operations work while keeping humans in control of key decisions, illustrating how the company is approaching governance around agentic AI in cybersecurity contexts.

Employee Spotlight: Andrew Schlemmer

Andrew Schlemmer, a Channel Account Manager, was personally affected by cybercrime, an experience that shaped his professional mission. He now works to make enterprise-grade security solutions accessible and attainable for businesses of all sizes, using his firsthand understanding of cyber threats to drive his commitment to helping organizations better protect themselves.

Macquarie Government launches Microsoft Azure practice for state and federal agencies

Matched: Australia

Macquarie Government has launched a Microsoft Azure practice offering cloud, security, and AI services to Australian federal and state government agencies. The move marks the first time the company has consolidated its Azure capabilities into a dedicated practice, aiming to help public sector clients adopt and manage Microsoft cloud technologies more effectively.

What Are Initial Access Brokers?

Initial access brokers are cybercriminals who specialize in breaking into corporate networks and selling that access to other attackers, such as ransomware groups, rather than exploiting it themselves. They typically gain entry through stolen credentials, phishing, or unpatched vulnerabilities. This division of labor has made cybercrime more efficient and increased the scale of attacks on businesses.

How We Cut Noise Before It Hits the Analyst

Huntress uses AI-driven triage to filter out low-priority alerts before they reach human analysts. By automating the sorting of incoming signals, the system reduces noise and lets analysts focus on genuine threats. This approach is designed to improve response times and reduce alert fatigue, making security operations more efficient without overwhelming staff with false positives or routine notifications.

Meet Athena: Huntress' Agentic SOC Analyst

Huntress has launched Athena, an AI-powered SOC analyst that autonomously investigates security signals end-to-end. Athena handles triage and analysis tasks typically done by human analysts, aiming to speed up threat detection and response. Human analysts retain final decision-making authority. The tool is designed to reduce analyst workload and improve efficiency in security operations centers.

DigiCert survey finds 81% of Australian organisations hit by AI security incidents or vulnerabilities

Matched: Australia

A DigiCert survey found that 81% of Australian organisations have experienced an AI-related security incident or identified AI-related vulnerabilities. The findings suggest AI security risks are already a widespread concern among Australian enterprises, highlighting the growing challenge businesses face in managing threats introduced or amplified by artificial intelligence adoption.