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Bitdefender report finds Discord rife with malware & scams
Mon, 3rd Jun 2024
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malware
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email security
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cybersecurity
Bitdefender's report uncovers Discord as a hotbed for malware, phishing, and scams, with 50,000 dangerous links detected in six months, targeting Australia and Indonesia among others.
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OpenAI disrupts five covert influence operations in three months
Sun, 2nd Jun 2024
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OpenAI has thwarted five covert influence operations over three months, leveraging AI to disrupt attempts by malicious actors to misuse the technology for deceptive activities.
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FTC Solar unveils automated hail stow solution for PV plants
Fri, 31st May 2024
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power / energy
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cleantech
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sustainability
FTC Solar has launched an Automated Hail Stow Solution to protect PV panels from hail damage, leveraging tech and meteorological data for dynamic adjustments.
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Australian organisations must now show they can work inside of SoCI laws
Fri, 31st May 2024
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ransomware
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datacentre infrastructure
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soc
Australian organisations subject to SoCI laws must now prove their operational response to cyber incidents, requiring continuous compliance and readiness by August 18.
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Edenred Payment Solutions appoints Rehana Mitha as MD
Fri, 31st May 2024
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cx
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martech
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customer engagement
Edenred Payment Solutions has named Rehana Mitha, an expert in cloud-based payment solutions as it snew Managing Director.
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Applexus Technologies acquires Absoft to enhance SAP services
Fri, 31st May 2024
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hcm
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supply chain & logistics
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cloud services
Applexus Technologies has acquired UK-based Absoft Limited, aiming to transform the SAP landscape by combining strengths.
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Forrester predicts online retail sales to hit USD $6.8 trillion
Fri, 31st May 2024
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social commerce
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retail
Forrester's new report predicts global online retail sales will soar from USD $4.4 trillion in 2023 to USD $6.8 trillion by 2028, with key disparities between regions.
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US consumers spend USD $331.6 billion online in first quarter 2024
Thu, 30th May 2024
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data analytics
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fintech
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martech
US consumers spent USD $331.6 billion online in Q1 2024, with groceries, electronics, and apparel driving growth, Adobe Analytics reveals.
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MSP survey: cybersecurity skills shortage & technology updates lead challenges
Thu, 30th May 2024
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firewalls
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ransomware
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network security
Sophos' MSP Perspectives 2024 survey reveals that keeping up with the latest cybersecurity technologies is the top challenge for MSPs, according to 39% of respondents.
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BlackLine opens first Asia-Pacific data centre in Sydney
Wed, 29th May 2024
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dr
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cloud services
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public sector
BlackLine opens its first APAC regional data centre in Sydney's Google Cloud facility, aiming to enhance data sovereignty and scale F&A operations.
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AI partnership revives Te Reo Māori in New Zealand media
Wed, 29th May 2024
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genai
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cleantech
Microsoft and Straker launch an advanced translation tool to help preserve the language's vibrancy and cultural significance.
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AI in media & entertainment market to reach USD $51.37 billion
Wed, 29th May 2024
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data analytics
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digital transformation
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digital entertainment
The artificial intelligence in media and entertainment market is set to rise from USD $10.24 billion in 2024 to USD $51.37 billion by 2034, driven by a 17.5% CAGR.
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Australian fintech RDC partners with major US bank M&T
Tue, 28th May 2024
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biometrics
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fintech
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risk & compliance
Rich Data Co secures its first US client with M&T Bank Corporation, integrating AI to enhance the bank's risk management and lending strategies.
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Australia among top 10 sources of phishing attacks in global report
Tue, 28th May 2024
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edutech
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microsoft
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government
Australia has entered the top ten origins for phishing attacks, with a 479.3% rise in hosted phishing content and losses amounting to AUD $26.1 million.
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PPRO partners with Afterpay to expand BNPL options for merchants
Tue, 28th May 2024
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martech
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commerce systems
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bnpl
PPRO partners with Afterpay to enable US e-commerce merchants and PSPs from the US, Europe, China, and Hong Kong to offer BNPL payment options, boosting sales.
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Over 300 million children face online sexual abuse annually
Mon, 27th May 2024
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data sharing
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interpol
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children
Conducted by the Childlight Global Child Safety Institute and UNSW, the report highlights a growing public health crisis.
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Lt Gen Larry James joins SmartSat & Monash University
Mon, 27th May 2024
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surveillance
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engineering
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science
Monash University and SmartSat have appointed ex-NASA leader Lt Gen Larry James to boost their space research, leveraging his extensive expertise.
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US Insider Risk Management Centre launches to tackle threats
Fri, 24th May 2024
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it training
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public sector
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research
The new U.S. Insider Risk Management Centre of Excellence launches to strengthen insider threat defences, collaborating with the Australian and Canadian counterparts.
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DeepL secures $300m investment, valuation reaches $2 billion
Fri, 24th May 2024
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digital transformation
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llms
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Language AI leader DeepL lands $300M investment, boosting valuation to $2B. New funding aims to fuel product innovation and global expansion, says CEO.
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Executives trust AI but struggle with strategy alignment says survey
Fri, 24th May 2024
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cx
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martech
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partner programmes
A global survey reveals high trust in AI among executives, yet exposes a significant gap in confidence regarding effective AI strategy execution and data readiness.