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Zscaler named leader by Gartner & IDC for cloud security
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Zscaler has been named a leader by Gartner and IDC for its cloud security and data loss prevention platforms, reinforcing its Zero Trust credentials.
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Exclusive: CyXcel urges UK firms to rethink supply chain risk
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Cybercriminals target suppliers over UK firms, exploiting supply chain weaknesses as many companies remain dangerously unprepared, warns CyXcel's Ngaire Guzzetti.
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Cynet launches next-gen AI threat detection, cuts false alarms
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Cynet updates its AI-driven CyAI engine to cut false positives by 90%, boosting threat detection for MSPs and SMBs in cybersecurity.
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Cybercriminals industrialise attacks on hospitality sector, report finds
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Cybercriminals increasingly target Australia's hospitality sector, exploiting digital gaps with sophisticated attacks and dark web services, Trustwave warns.
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Proofpoint to acquire Hornetsecurity to boost M365 security
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Proofpoint is set to acquire Hornetsecurity, boosting M365 security offerings for MSPs and SMBs globally, with the deal closing in H2 2025.
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Proofpoint to acquire Hornetsecurity to boost MSP security reach
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Proofpoint has agreed to acquire Hornetsecurity, boosting its AI-driven Microsoft 365 security services for MSPs and SMBs globally by 2025.
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Cyberattacks surge amid India-Pakistan clashes after strikes
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Hacktivist cyberattacks escalate after India’s missile strikes on Pakistan, targeting government and critical sectors amid rising geopolitical tensions.
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Entrust unveils unified cryptographic platform for modern security
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Entrust launches a unified platform to manage cryptographic security across keys, secrets, and certificates, tackling rising cyberattack complexities.
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Australia faces rising cyberattacks targeting key infrastructure
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Cyberattacks on Australia's critical infrastructure surged 50% to 143 in 2022–23, raising serious concerns over national security and service disruptions.
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HAT Distribution brings NinjaOne IT platform to ANZ partners
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HAT Distribution has been appointed to distribute NinjaOne’s IT management platform in Australia and New Zealand, aiming to boost endpoint security and efficiency.
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How outsourcing and automation plug the cybersecurity skills gap
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Australian and New Zealand firms tackle cybersecurity talent shortages by outsourcing and automating, bridging gaps while enhancing defences against evolving threats.
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New platform aims to fix gaps in corporate cyber response plans
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Semperis launches Ready1, a platform improving cyber crisis response, addressing major communication and coordination gaps revealed in new global report.
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UK retailers face £1 million daily losses after cyberattacks
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Recent cyberattacks on UK retailers like M&S and Harrods threaten sales and trust, costing M&S up to GBP £1 million daily amid growing ecommerce risks.
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Emojis used to hide attacks & bypass major AI guardrails
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Mindgard reveals emoji smuggling can bypass AI guardrails from Microsoft, Meta, Nvidia, and others with up to 100% attack success, raising serious security concerns.
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Kaspersky warns AI-generated passwords expose users to attacks
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Kaspersky warns AI-generated passwords from ChatGPT, Llama, and DeepSeek often show predictable patterns, leaving users vulnerable to cyberattacks.
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Genetec meets Australian Essential Eight cybersecurity standards
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Genetec has been verified by CyberCX for alignment with Australia's Essential Eight cybersecurity framework, boosting trust in its physical security solutions.
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Rise in AI-driven cyberattacks prompts urgent action for SMEs
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Two thirds of global firms saw a rise in cyberattacks last year, with AI-driven threats and lack of expertise raising security concerns, says Hiscox report.
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Singapore Election a hotbed for cyberactivity: Are businesses ready?
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Singapore braces for increased cyber threats as General Election nears, with businesses urged to strengthen defences amid rising geopolitical tensions.
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Kaspersky warns AI password generators lack true randomness
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Kaspersky warns against using AI tools like ChatGPT and Llama for passwords, citing weak randomness and vulnerabilities in generated passwords.
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NetRise launches AI tool to spot unknown software weaknesses
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NetRise launches ZeroLens, an AI tool that detects undisclosed software weaknesses in compiled code, aiming to prevent cyberattacks before vulnerabilities emerge.