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Safeguarding businesses against deepfake threats to employees
Mon, 8th Jul 2024
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firewalls
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it training
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mfa
Businesses face growing deepfake threats, as illustrated by a US$25 million scam targeting a Hong Kong employee. Awareness, training, and advanced tools are crucial to safeguard against such risks.
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LogRhythm boosts security with quarterly update
Mon, 8th Jul 2024
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soc
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risk & compliance
LogRhythm's ninth consecutive quarterly release introduces Machine Data Intelligence Fabric and AI-enhanced tools, optimising data integrity and compliance for security teams.
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Sonatype launches SBOM Manager to enhance software security
Mon, 8th Jul 2024
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saas
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partner programmes
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apm
Sonatype releases its SBOM Manager, a crucial tool to help organisations track and manage software components.
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Edge cloud strategies to propel today’s enterprise performance and security
Mon, 8th Jul 2024
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saas
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dr
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private cloud
SaaS firms must innovate amid fierce competition, security challenges, and evolving regulations. Embracing edge cloud can ensure performance and agility.
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Kaspersky's essential tips for staying secure on public Wi-Fi
Mon, 8th Jul 2024
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vpns
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cybersecurity
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kaspersky
Kaspersky underscores the risks of public Wi-Fi and offers crucial tips, like using a VPN and verifying network authenticity, to keep your data secure.
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David Galloreese joins Datadog as new Chief People Officer
Sat, 6th Jul 2024
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siem
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digital transformation
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cloud security
David Galloreese, with over 15 years of HR expertise, joins Datadog as Chief People Officer, aiming to drive growth and strengthen the company's talent acquisition and development efforts.
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Kiwi intelligence agencies welcome human rights compliance review
Fri, 5th Jul 2024
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gcsb
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mps
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nzsis
NZSIS and GCSB are welcoming an IGIS review on Human Rights Risk Assessments with open arms, highlighting a need for enhanced oversight and compliance.
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Infinigate Group invests in Wavelink to expand into ANZ market
Fri, 5th Jul 2024
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cybersecurity
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business continuity
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mobility
Infinigate has invested in Wavelink, securing a majority stake and cementing its entry into the ANZ market while enabling Wavelink to operate autonomously.
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Cloudinary supports C2PA standard to combat fake media
Fri, 5th Jul 2024
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microsoft
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google
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canon
Cloudinary supports the C2PA standard to enhance digital media transparency, partnering with Dow Jones to combat fake content amid the rise of AI-generated media.
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HAProxy Technologies named leader 18 times in the G2 Summer 2024
Fri, 5th Jul 2024
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firewalls
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devops
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hyperscale
HAProxy Technologies acclaimed leader in 18 categories in G2 Summer 2024 Grid Reports, highlighting advancements in load balancing, security, and automation.
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Marketing vs. reality – What we can learn from the Ashley Madison hack
Fri, 5th Jul 2024
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breach prevention
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data breach
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online dating
The Ashley Madison hack exposed the stark reality behind glossy marketing, revealing how a poorly safeguarded system endangered millions of private lives.
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Kōura Wealth invests USD $5m of KiwiSaver funds into Bitcoin
Fri, 5th Jul 2024
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cryptocurrency
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blockchain
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bitcoin
Kōura's Wealth's bold USD $5 million Bitcoin investment in KiwiSaver has surged to a whopping USD $7.5 million.
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CloudSEK report uncovers rise in investment scams on social media
Fri, 5th Jul 2024
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social media
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whatsapp
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threat intelligence
CloudSEK reveals a surge in investment scams through WhatsApp and Telegram, with 29,000 fraudulent ads on Facebook and over 81,000 fake Twitter accounts.
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APAC eCommerce businesses facing major bot threats
Fri, 5th Jul 2024
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ecommerce
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cybersecurity
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cloud services
Akamai's State of the Internet report reveals 42% of web traffic is bot-driven, with 65% being malicious, posing severe risks to the eCommerce sector.
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UN releases global principles to tackle misinformation online
Thu, 4th Jul 2024
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elections
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digital advertising
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hate speech
The UN's new Global Principles for Information Integrity aim to curb online misinformation and hate speech, facing critique for not addressing deepfakes.
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The Instillery partners with StrikeReady to boost ANZ cybersecurity
Thu, 4th Jul 2024
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advanced persistent threat protection
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ai
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cybersecurity
The Instillery teams up with StrikeReady to enhance cybersecurity in Australia and New Zealand, introducing an AI-powered Security Command Centre to tackle talent shortages and improve defence efficacy.
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Surge in cybercrime on Telegram highlights security concerns
Thu, 4th Jul 2024
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ddos
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apm
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cybersecurity
Kaspersky reports a 53% rise in cybercriminal activity on Telegram between May and June 2024, highlighting the platform's growing appeal for fraud, DDoS attacks, and data leaks.
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Zyxel Networks unveils new WiFi 6 security router for SMBs
Thu, 4th Jul 2024
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malware
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ransomware
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advanced persistent threat protection
Zyxel Networks unveils the USG LITE 60AX, a new WiFi 6 security router for SMBs and teleworkers, delivering up to 6 Gbps speeds and eco-friendly features.
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NCSC's Malware Free Network disrupts 10 million cyber threats
Thu, 4th Jul 2024
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malware
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phishing
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advanced persistent threat protection
The National Cyber Security Centre’s Malware Free Network has thwarted 10 million cyber threats, safeguarding New Zealand organisations and individuals from online harm.
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Cyber threat concerns heightened following Linux vulnerability
Thu, 4th Jul 2024
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phishing
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advanced persistent threat protection
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email security
A critical vulnerability has been discovered in OpenSSH affecting almost all Linux systems, further accentuating the rise of security vulnerabilities for every industry.