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Powering up security: Protecting EV charging stations from cyberthreats
Fri, 2nd Aug 2024
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As EV charging stations become crucial to smart cities, their increasing vulnerability to cyberattacks demands enhanced security measures to stave off potential disruptions.
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Fastly partners with Nueva to enhance cybersecurity in Australia
Thu, 1st Aug 2024
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network security
Fastly appoints Nueva as its first managed security partner in Australia, aiming to enhance web protection for public and private sectors with high-performance solutions.
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Transmit Security report reveals rise in AI-driven fraud scams
Wed, 31st Jul 2024
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digital entertainment
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Transmit Security's latest report reveals a surge in AI-driven fraud scams, highlighting dark web marketplaces and tools like FraudGPT that empower even novice fraudsters.
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Australia sees 61% rise in cyber extortion, report reveals
Tue, 30th Jul 2024
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healthtech
Australia faces a 61% rise in cyber extortion attacks, according to Orange Cyberdefense's new report, threatening its economy, jobs, and national security.
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Unlocking the ingenuity of the crowd: Winning the war on cybercrime
Sat, 27th Jul 2024
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digital transformation
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Enterprises are prioritising security over digital transformation as cybercrime's global cost approaches USD $9.5 trillion. Is crowdsourced security the answer?.
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Enhanced cybersecurity measures urged by Software@Scale
Thu, 25th Jul 2024
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firewalls
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endpoint protection
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Louis Droguett, CEO of Software@Scale, urges firms to bolster cybersecurity with multi-layered approaches as threats from groups like APT40 intensify.
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BGF invests GBP £5 million in Cardiff-based PureCyber
Wed, 17th Jul 2024
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BGF has invested GBP £5 million into Cardiff's PureCyber, a fast-growing cybersecurity firm, appointing Ben Marnham as Non-Executive Chair to spearhead further growth.
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BlueVoyant unveils new Cyber Defense Platform for enhanced security
Tue, 16th Jul 2024
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BlueVoyant has launched its Cyber Defense Platform, a cloud-native system designed to enhance security operations and tackle rising cyber threats effectively.
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Adapting cybersecurity strategies to the escalating threat landscape
Mon, 1st Jul 2024
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The takedown of Qakbot offers a brief respite for cybersecurity teams but highlights the persistent, evolving threat landscape and the complexity of combating cybercrime.
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Reactions to Ticketmaster data breach exposing 500 million users’ data
Tue, 18th Jun 2024
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Ticketmaster confirms a massive data breach affecting over 500 million customers, with personal information reportedly sold on the dark web. Experts call for urgent cybersecurity measures.
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Cyber risk is keeping the Australian enterprise on its toes
Thu, 6th Jun 2024
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Australian organisations need to keep cyber risks in check to avoid incidents and liabilities.
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HackerOne launches PartnerOne for expanded cybersecurity access
Thu, 6th Jun 2024
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HackerOne unveils PartnerOne, a new partner program, to simplify access to its human-powered security solutions, enhancing collaboration and revenue opportunities.
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WithSecure launches proactive cyber security tool at SPHERE event
Thu, 30th May 2024
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WithSecure unveils its new exposure management tool, aiming to shift businesses to proactive cyber security amid a 57% rise in cyber attacks across Europe.
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The problem with biometrics and the key things to consider
Tue, 21st May 2024
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surveillance
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biometrics
Biometrics promise secure authentication, but they aren't foolproof. Issues with accuracy, hacking, theft, privacy, and bias complicate their efficacy.
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NetSPI unveils unified platform bolstering proactive cybersecurity
Tue, 7th May 2024
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NetSPI unveils a unified security platform featuring AI and automation to help businesses tackle exposure risk and security vulnerabilities proactively amid rising ransomware threats.
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ExpressVPN research raises awareness of DNS leak risks
Wed, 17th Apr 2024
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ExpressVPN highlights hidden DNS leak risks in a ground-breaking research paper, sparking industry-wide security implications.
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Cybersecurity services market to hit $445.3 billion by 2032
Wed, 10th Apr 2024
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malware
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casb
Rapid rise in cybercrimes forces urgent global reappraisal of security strategies in government, defence, and IT sectors amid projections of cybersecurity services market growing to $445.3bn by 2032.
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ICS partners with e2e-assure to enhance cyber security for SMEs
Thu, 28th Mar 2024
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ransomware
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partner programmes
Incursion Cyber Security partners with e2e-assure to bolster cyber defences of SMEs by integrating Detection and Response services, amidst a 200% surge in ransomware attacks in 2023.
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Hutt City Council beefs up cybersecurity with SSS Virtual Chief Information Security Officer service
Fri, 15th Mar 2024
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cybersecurity
Hutt City Council strengthens its cybersecurity framework by utilising SSS IT Security Specialists' Virtual Chief Security Officer solution, leading to improved data protection.
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Telefónica Tech UK&I unveils NextDefense for future-proofed cybersecurity
Thu, 14th Mar 2024
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advanced persistent threat protection
Telefónica Tech UK&I unveils NextDefense, a cybersecurity service brand aimed at aiding customers towards a secure digital future, leveraging its global Security Operations Centres network.