Matrium Technologies

14/05/2026

AI is reshaping the economics of lateral movement.

Today’s attackers are exploiting visibility gaps across virtualised infrastructure, identities, and network appliances to move faster, stay hidden longer, and bypass traditional security controls.

Security teams can no longer rely solely on signatures or endpoint coverage to detect modern threats. The focus needs to shift toward detecting attacker behaviour across the entire hybrid attack surface.

Our latest blog explores why lateral movement has become harder to detect - and how AI-driven detection and response can help organisations regain visibility and reduce attacker dwell time.

Read more: https://ap1.hubs.ly/y0RW1v0

08/05/2026

Frontier AI models like Claude are rapidly changing the cybersecurity landscape accelerating both cyber defence and cyber threats.

From AI-assisted phishing and reconnaissance to behavioural AI-driven threat detection, cybersecurity is entering a new era where speed, visibility, and intelligent automation are becoming critical.

The “Claude Mythos” reflects a growing reality: AI is reshaping how attackers operate and how defenders respond.

Read More: 👉 How Frontier AI is Transforming Cybersecurity Operations https://ap1.hubs.ly/y0QQHL0

How frontier AI is reshaping cybersecurity, enhancing defense strategies while posing new challenges for security teams in an evolving threat landscape.

25/03/2026

🚨 From “low risk” to actively exploited in weeks.

CVE-2026-20963 (Microsoft SharePoint) is now being used in real-world attacks - and it only requires low-privileged access to trigger remote code ex*****on.

That means a single compromised credential can quickly escalate into full system control, data exposure, and lateral movement across your environment.

The bigger issue? Attackers are increasingly targeting the post-patch window - waiting for organisations that are slow to update.

Key priorities right now:
✔️ Patch immediately
✔️ Enforce MFA across SharePoint access
✔️ Monitor for abnormal process activity
✔️ Segment your network to contain blast radius

Because today, it’s not just about preventing access - it’s about stopping attackers from moving once they’re in.

Read More 👉Active Exploitation of SharePoint Vulnerability CVE-2026-20963 https://ap1.hubs.ly/y0HP780

Explore how to mitigate the critical CVE-2026-1731 vulnerability in BeyondTrust products and safeguard your organisation from similar threats.

20/03/2026

Cyber compliance is no longer optional - it’s a business imperative.

For small and mid-sized businesses, cyber security has moved beyond IT. It now directly impacts growth, insurability, and customer trust. And with insurers tightening requirements and attackers increasingly targeting SMBs, doing nothing is no longer a viable option.

Frameworks like SMB1001 are changing the game - giving businesses a practical, staged path to strengthen cyber resilience without overwhelming complexity.

The reality? Compliance isn’t about ticking boxes. It’s about protecting your ability to operate, grow, and recover when it matters most.

Smart businesses aren’t waiting - they’re starting now.

Read More 👉Compliance for SMBs: A Critical Step Towards Business Resilience https://ap1.hubs.ly/y0HC_j0

Cyber compliance is essential for small businesses. Learn why SMB1001 is a practical starting point & how it enhances security, credibility & insurability.

06/03/2026

Geopolitical tensions don’t just impact diplomacy and markets - they also reshape the cyber threat landscape.

Following the recent escalation involving Iran, security communities are reporting increased cyber activity from state-aligned threat actors and hacktivist groups. These campaigns range from espionage and credential theft to disruptive attacks targeting critical infrastructure and global organisations.

While there is currently no evidence of increased targeting of Australia, the interconnected nature of modern supply chains means organisations can still be impacted indirectly.

In our latest blog, we explore:
🔎 The threat actors involved
⚠️ The evolving tactics being used
🛡️ Practical steps organisations can take to strengthen resilience

Read more 👉 Heightened Cyber Threats Amid Iran Tensions: How to Protect Your Assets https://ap1.hubs.ly/y0FJvT0

Learn how to protect your organisation from rising cyber threats linked to geopolitical tensions with Iran by following these practical cybersecurity steps

24/02/2026

Cyber threats are evolving fast. With vulnerabilities like CVE-2026-1731, attackers can bypass traditional security measures, compromising trusted systems without credentials.

At Matrium Technologies, we believe in staying ahead of the game by combining rapid patching with continuous, behaviour-based threat detection. Our Continuous Exposure Threat Management (CTEM) solution ensures you not only address vulnerabilities but also proactively safeguard your network from lateral attacks. Trust Matrium to keep your critical infrastructure secure in an ever-changing digital landscape.

Read More 👉 Protecting Against CVE-2026-1731: Beyond Patching (CTEM) https://ap1.hubs.ly/y0CJHr0

Explore how to mitigate the critical CVE-2026-1731 vulnerability in BeyondTrust products and safeguard your organisation from similar threats.

12/02/2026

Performance Testing and Pe*******on Testing are often confused - but they solve very different problems.

One ensures your systems perform under pressure.
The other ensures they can’t be exploited under pressure.

Performance Testing = Speed, scalability, and reliability
Pe*******on Testing = Security, resilience, and risk reduction

In today’s threat landscape, organisations can’t afford to focus on just one. True resilience requires both operational strength and security assurance.

Read more about the key differences and why both matter 👇

Performance Testing vs. Pe*******on Testing: What’s the Difference? https://ap1.hubs.ly/y0z_C70

Discover the key differences between Performance Testing and Pe*******on Testing to ensure your systems are both reliable and secure.

04/02/2026

The PNT 2026 Conference is officially underway at Royal Randwick, and Matrium is proud to be a Gold Sponsor, partnering with VIAVI Solutions to showcase our assured PNT offering.

In an era of GPS disruption and contested environments, resilient Positioning, Navigation and Timing is critical. Together with VIAVI, we’re demonstrating how assured PNT can be tested, monitored and trusted across defence and critical infrastructure.

If you’re attending the PNT Show, visit the Matrium & Viavi team to see assured PNT in action.

06/01/2026

🚨 When Trusted Open Source Isn’t Safe

A recent discovery of a malicious npm package with 56,000+ downloads shows how easily software supply chains can be compromised - even when the code works exactly as expected.

The package, posing as a WhatsApp API library, quietly intercepted messages, authentication tokens, and even enabled persistent account access that survived uninstallation.

This wasn’t a vulnerability issue.
It was a trust issue.

At Matrium Technologies, we see this as a reminder that:
✔ Popularity ≠ security
✔ Developers are now a primary attack surface
✔ Supply chain risk is business risk

We’ve unpacked what happened, why it matters, and how organisations should think about software supply chain security going forward.

👉 Read the full blog: When Trusted Open Source Turns Malicious: Lessons from a Supply Chain Attack https://ap1.hubs.ly/y0tV810

Discover how a malicious npm package exposed vulnerabilities in trusted open-source software & learn key strategies to strengthen your software supply chain security.

17/12/2025

🚨 Security Alert | Endpoint Risk

A critical vulnerability (CVE-2025-34352) in JumpCloud Remote Assist for Windows allows a low-privileged user to gain full SYSTEM-level control of affected devices.

This issue highlights the growing risk in endpoint management and remote support tools, where trusted software operates with the highest privileges.

📌 Action required:
Patch to JumpCloud agent v0.317.0 or later immediately and review how privileged processes interact with user-writable paths.

At Matrium, we continue to see privilege escalation as a key enabler of broader compromise - patch speed and detection matter.

Read More 👉 Critical Vulnerability in JumpCloud Agent Exposes Windows Systems https://ap1.hubs.ly/y0swgV0

Critical vulnerability in JumpCloud's Remote Assist agent for Windows exposes endpoints to full system compromise. Upgrade to version 0.317.0 or later.