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Ankura CTIX FLASH Update – July 22, 2026
Malware Activity AI-Powered Threats Exploit Cloud Services and Target Critical AI Assets Recent research highlights a concerning shift in cyber threats as attackers are increasingly leveraging artificial intelligence and trusted cloud platforms to conduct sophisticated operations with minimal human involvement. The JADEPUFFER threat actor demonstrated this evolution by autonomously exploiting vulnerable systems, adapting to obstacles ...
Voluntary Administration Still an Effective Restructuring Process, but the Australian Securities and Investments Commission’s Data Shows Timing Is Everything
The Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) has recently released Report 836 “Review of Voluntary Administration and Deed of Company Arrangement Process 2021 – 2025.” The report marks the first time that ASIC has provided a detailed public report on the voluntary administration (VA) and Deed of Company Arrangement (DOCA) regime and examines data in relation to 3,528 VA appointments — including group appointments — over the last five years.
The Owner’s Playbook: Delivering the Next Generation of Sports District Mega-Projects
Step into a stadium on game day, and the impact is immediate. The roar of the crowd. The first glimpse of the field. Thousands of people, united in a single shared moment. Sports venues create something bigger than the game — they bring people together and reflect the energy of an entire city.
Ankura CTIX FLASH Update – July 17, 2026
Malware Activity Emerging Threats Highlight Growing Risks from Trusted Platforms and AI Automation Recent cybersecurity research highlights how threat actors continue to exploit trust in both traditional software and emerging AI technologies to gain access to sensitive systems and data. In one campaign, a Russian threat group distributed the Starland Remote Access Trojan (RAT) through ...
Structuring JV Deals to Manage Commercial Conflicts
Disney’s full buyout of Hulu in 2025 is a recent reminder of a broader pattern: Joint ventures (JVs) often begin as strategic solutions to shared opportunities — but unresolved commercial conflicts between shareholders can ultimately force fundamental restructuring or consolidation.
Full Throttle: How Finance Functions Unlock Value Creation Speed
Momentum is the return in high-growth, sponsor-backed environments — lose it, and value does not disappear, it just ends up in someone else's pocket. Everyone knows this going in.
Ankura Parcel Delivery Spotlight: The Case for Alternative Carriers
Shippers relying on a single national carrier are likely overpaying and losing negotiating leverage. Alternative carriers are no longer optional, but provide a core lever for cost, service, and margin protection.
Inside the Isle of Man TT: Racing, Risk, and Reinvention with Paul Phillips
In this episode, Paul Phillips, Head of Motorsport at the Isle of Man Government, joins Jonny Gray to explore how the Isle of Man Tourist Trophy (TT) has evolved from an event in decline into a globally recognised sporting platform.
Ankura CTIX FLASH Update – July 15, 2026
Malware Activity AI-Assisted Threat Actors Accelerate Active Directory and Cloud Attacks Cybersecurity researchers have documented separate intrusions demonstrating how threat actors are increasingly using artificial intelligence as a force multiplier to accelerate established attack techniques rather than develop entirely novel capabilities. In an early June 2026 incident, an unknown attacker used pre-compromised credentials to establish ...
Ankura CTIX FLASH Update – July 13, 2026
Malware Activity Advanced Evasion and AI Supply Chain Threats Reshape the Modern Attack Landscape Cybersecurity researchers have identified two emerging threats that highlight how attackers are evolving their tactics to target both enterprise defenses and modern development workflows. The newly observed GodDamn ransomware leverages a malicious kernel-level driver called PoisonX to disable endpoint security tools. ...
