Security | Threat Detection | Cyberattacks | DevSecOps | Compliance

Ransomware attacks are undeniably on the rise—but just how significant is the increase? According to Bitsight CTI researchers, ransomware attacks (as measured by unique victims listed on leak sites) rose by almost 25% in 2024, and the number of ransomware group leak sites rose by 53%. Ransomware is becoming the go-to tactic for financially driven threat actors seeking quick and substantial payouts.

In today’s cybersecurity landscape, security teams face a daunting challenge: managing an ever-growing volume of risks with limited time and resources. Traditional manual risk resolution methods are no longer sufficient. They slow down response times, increase the risk of human error, and strain already stretched teams—ultimately compromising the organization’s security posture. That’s where automated risk resolution comes in.

Notis Iliopoulos from Obrela explains why it is time to move beyond checkbox compliance towards true operational resilience and provides advice on how to do it Managing cybersecurity risk exposure and ensuring compliance with evolving regulations has never been more complex or more critical. The rapid expansion of regulatory frameworks such as NIS2, DORA, and GDPR, to name a few, has forced organisations to rethink their approach to governance, risk and compliance (GRC).

The hospitality industry’s cybersecurity posture is approaching an inflection point. Businesses are increasingly having to balance cost pressures in a challenging economic environment, while balancing technological innovation with escalating threats. Australia’s regulatory reforms, including heightened penalties and critical infrastructure protections, provide a framework for resilience; yet enforcement gaps will remain.

The recent publication of Gartner’s Market Guide For Third-Party Risk Management Technology Solutions (1) is especially timely as the percentage of cyber breaches involving third parties doubled over the past year to 30% according to Verizon’s 2025 Data Breach Investigations Report.

Around 10:33 UTC, on April 28, 2025, Portugal, Spain, and some regions in the south of France were hit by a nationwide power outage. It impacted business, public transport, healthcare, and the daily lives of millions.