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BeyondTrust names Frank Cesarini ANZ partner manager

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BeyondTrust has appointed experienced channel executive Frank Cesarini as ANZ partner manager to accelerate its regional identity security growth.
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AI romance scams surge on UK dating apps, says study

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AI-driven romance scams are rife on UK dating apps, with one in five users meeting fake profiles and 11% losing money, new research warns.
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McAfee warns Australians of AI-fuelled Valentine scams

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McAfee warns Australians AI-powered romance scams are surging ahead of Valentine’s Day, with one in seven victims losing an average AUD $780.
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McAfee adds QR scans & smarter tools to fight scams

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McAfee boosts its Scam Detector with instant QR checks and smarter message scanning to counter a surge in personal, AI-powered frauds.
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Cyderes names Lana Knop Chief Product Officer for AI push

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Cyderes appoints Lana Knop as Chief Product Officer to steer post‑Lucidum product strategy and drive a new wave of AI‑powered security services.
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AI-driven scams surge in Australia as shoppers lose AUD $445 each

Tue, 25th Nov 2025
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Australians lost an average of AUD $445 each to AI-driven holiday scams, with fake sites mimicking top tech and luxury brands surging ahead of festivities.
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In the age of AI fakes, you need to own your credentials

Tue, 25th Nov 2025
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With AI fakes on the rise, owning verifiable, private credentials is key to protecting your identity and proving your truth online in 2025.
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AI deepfakes fuel rise in celebrity scam losses for Australians

Mon, 17th Nov 2025
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AI-driven deepfake scams using Aussie celebrities like Rebel Wilson cost victims an average of AUD $950, warns McAfee in rising influencer impersonation fraud.
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Vehere appoints Sanjay Bhardwaj as Managing Director for India & ASEAN

Fri, 12th Sep 2025
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Vehere appoints Sanjay Bhardwaj as Managing Director for India and ASEAN to lead expansion and cybersecurity innovation across the region.
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Australians lose AUD $119 million as cyber scams surge in scale

Wed, 27th Aug 2025
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Australians lost AUD $119 million to cyber scams in early 2025 as attacks grow more frequent and sophisticated, urging tech and awareness measures.
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Tanium names Tara Ryan as Chief Marketing Officer for growth

Wed, 25th Jun 2025
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Tanium appoints Tara Ryan as Chief Marketing Officer to drive global brand transformation and ambitious growth in autonomous endpoint management solutions.
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Riverbed appoints Crighton to lead sales across Asia-Pacific

Wed, 28th May 2025
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Riverbed appoints Paul Crighton as Vice President Sales for Asia-Pacific, boosting its AI-powered observability solutions in the region.
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McAfee rolls out AI scam detector for Australians amid surge

Wed, 21st May 2025
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McAfee launches AI Scam Detector for Australians amid surge, targeting texts, emails and videos with 99% detection accuracy to curb rising online scams.
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Delinea names Alex Thurber to lead global channel expansion

Wed, 14th May 2025
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Delinea has appointed Alex Thurber as SVP of Global Channels to enhance its partner ecosystem as AI reshapes identity security worldwide.
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Orange Cyberdefense appoints Ajay Bhardwaj as UK director

Thu, 10th Apr 2025
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Orange Cyberdefense has appointed Ajay Bhardwaj as UK Managing Director to boost market share and customer diversity amid increasing demand for cybersecurity.
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Integrity360 acquires Nclose to boost global expansion plans

Thu, 9th Jan 2025
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Integrity360 has acquired South African cybersecurity firm Nclose, enhancing its global presence and expanding its staff to over 180 in the region.
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McAfee launches AI tool to detect & stop online scams

Wed, 8th Jan 2025
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McAfee has unveiled its AI-powered Scam Detector, designed to combat online scams across text, email, and video platforms, enhancing consumer protection.
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Telstra introduces free security feature for mobile users

Wed, 9th Oct 2024
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Telstra has unveiled its free Device Security Essentials to help safeguard Australian mobile users against rising online threats and scams.
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McAfee launches Australia’s first AI Deepfake Detector on Lenovo

Wed, 28th Aug 2024
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McAfee launches Australia's first AI-powered Deepfake Detector on select Lenovo PCs, aiming to curb scams and misinformation for worried Australians.
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ColorTokens targets 40% growth in APAC with new leadership team

Thu, 8th Aug 2024
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ColorTokens targets 40% growth in APAC by bolstering its partner-driven programme and appointing new leadership, citing rising cyber-attack concerns in the region.