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Jed Nykolle Harme
Editor
With over six years of experience in the journalism industry, Jed Nykolle is a freelance writer, community journalist, and editor specializing in fintech, technology, science, and news, with a soft spot for travel and feature SEO stories. When she’s not chasing deadlines, she’s probably writing poems, getting lost in beaches, or hiking mountains in search of the perfect sunset.
Former TechDay team member.

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Phishing kits & AI drive surge in email attacks on firms

Tue, 5th Aug 2025
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Email attacks on firms surge as AI-powered phishing kits, especially in manufacturing, challenge defences, warns VIPRE Security Group's Q2 2025 report.
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NCIT 2025 to focus on secure digital growth for the Pacific

Tue, 5th Aug 2025
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data analytics
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digital transformation
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fintech
NCIT 2025 will bring Pacific leaders together at Warwick Fiji Resort to advance secure digital growth and address cybersecurity across the region.
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CrowdStrike report warns of GenAI driving surge in cyberattacks

Tue, 5th Aug 2025
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CrowdStrike warns that generative AI is fuelling a surge in cyberattacks, targeting cloud systems, AI agents, and escalating sophisticated social engineering globally.
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SquareX to unveil browser, passkey flaws at Black Hat, DEF CON

Tue, 5th Aug 2025
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application security
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physical security
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devsecops
SquareX will reveal new browser security and passkey vulnerabilities at Black Hat USA and DEF CON 33, highlighting critical gaps in current protections.
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DXC, 7AI launch global AI security service to boost efficiency

Tue, 5th Aug 2025
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advanced persistent threat protection
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ai
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cybersecurity
DXC Technology and 7AI have launched a global AI-powered security service, boosting efficiency and cutting analyst workload across DXC's customer base.
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Outpost24 launches tool to detect dark web credential leaks

Sat, 2nd Aug 2025
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malware
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firewalls
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network security
Outpost24 has launched a free tool that helps organisations detect if their credentials have been leaked on the dark web, boosting cybersecurity efforts.
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CISO report: AI, supply chain, & insider risks reshape security

Sat, 2nd Aug 2025
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devops
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digital transformation
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supply chain
CISO report reveals AI, supply chain, and insider threats prompt security leaders to adopt offensive strategies and continuous testing for better resilience.
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Sensitive data exposure rises with employee use of GenAI tools

Sat, 2nd Aug 2025
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martech
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breach prevention
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ai security
A quarter of files and 4.37% of prompts shared with GenAI tools contained sensitive data, raising security risks as employees use more AI applications.
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Quest Software boosts Australian channel strategy with new leaders

Fri, 1st Aug 2025
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digital transformation
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partner programmes
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erp
Quest Software appoints new leaders, Maureen Perrelli and Angela Maniscalco, to strengthen its Australian channel strategy and partner ecosystem.
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hCaptcha report finds most residential proxy use fuels cybercrime

Fri, 1st Aug 2025
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firewalls
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network security
hCaptcha reveals up to 95% of traffic on residential proxy networks fuels cybercrime, exposing flaws in current online security measures.
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Satellite IoT market sees over 100 vendors as LEO drives change

Fri, 1st Aug 2025
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inmarsat
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iridium
The satellite IoT market now includes over 100 vendors as LEO constellations from Starlink and Amazon shake up the dominance of legacy operators by 2030.
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Norton adds AI-powered deepfake detection to Genie assistant

Fri, 1st Aug 2025
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ai
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cybersecurity
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ios
Norton has launched AI-powered deepfake detection in its Norton Genie assistant, now in early access via the Norton 360 mobile app in the US, UK, Australia, and New Zealand.
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Metaforms raises USD $9m to revolutionise market research

Fri, 1st Aug 2025
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ai
Metaforms, a San Francisco AI startup, has raised USD $9 million to enhance market research efficiency with innovative AI automation tools.
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Hitachi Vantara launches VSP One SDS on Google Cloud Marketplace

Thu, 31st Jul 2025
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storage
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data protection
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dr
Hitachi Vantara's VSP One SDS is now available on Google Cloud Marketplace, boosting hybrid cloud storage with unified management and up to 40% cost savings.
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Dawnguard raises USD $3m to embed security at design stage

Thu, 31st Jul 2025
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devops
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cloud security
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apm
Amsterdam-based cybersecurity startup Dawnguard secures USD $3 million to embed security into system design, aiming to prevent risks from the development phase onwards.
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Teradata launches MCP Server for trustworthy enterprise AI

Wed, 30th Jul 2025
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data analytics
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genai
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ai
Teradata launches its open-source MCP Server to boost trusted, context-aware AI agents for efficient enterprise data analysis and management.
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Teradata upgrades ModelOps for scalable enterprise AI use

Wed, 30th Jul 2025
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data analytics
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cx
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data science
Teradata upgrades ModelOps in ClearScape Analytics, enabling seamless AI integration and governance across multiple models for scalable enterprise use.
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Retab raises USD $3.5 million to expand document AI platform

Wed, 30th Jul 2025
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Retab has secured USD $3.5 million in pre-seed funding to expand its developer-focused document AI platform that streamlines data extraction using large language models.
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Optimizely unveils CMS features to boost AI search visibility

Wed, 30th Jul 2025
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martech
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genai
Optimizely launches new CMS features to boost AI search visibility, helping businesses adapt content for the rise of generative engine optimisation and AI-driven search.
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KnowBe4, Microsoft add real-time security to Edge for Business

Wed, 30th Jul 2025
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advanced persistent threat protection
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risk & compliance
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cybersecurity
KnowBe4 and Microsoft have integrated SecurityCoach with Edge for Business to provide real-time security guidance and curb risky online behaviours in the browser.