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Outpost24 launches tool to detect dark web credential leaks
Malware

Outpost24 launches tool to detect dark web credential leaks

Outpost24 has launched a free tool that helps organisations detect if their credentials have been leaked on the dark web, boosting cybersecurity efforts.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Sat, 2nd Aug 2025
AI and cloud growth demands smarter security for SMBs
Data Protection

AI and cloud growth demands smarter security for SMBs

SMBs across Asia Pacific embrace AI and cloud to boost growth, yet face rising cybersecurity challenges needing smarter, integrated security strategies.

By Rhonda Robati • 3 min read • Fri, 11th Jul 2025
Specops & GuidePoint team up to boost password protection
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Specops & GuidePoint team up to boost password protection

Specops Software has partnered with GuidePoint Security to offer advanced password management and authentication solutions, enhancing cyber resilience in North America.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Fri, 11th Jul 2025
The delicate dance of user experience and security in the digital age
Data Protection

The delicate dance of user experience and security in the digital age

Businesses can harmonise user experience and cybersecurity through identity and access management, ensuring seamless yet secure digital interactions.

By Johan Fantenberg • 5 min read • Fri, 20th Jun 2025
UK firms underprepared for AI risks as CyXcel launches DRM tool
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

UK firms underprepared for AI risks as CyXcel launches DRM tool

Nearly one-third of UK firms lack AI risk policies, as CyXcel unveils a new DRM tool to tackle rising AI threats and compliance demands.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Tue, 17th Jun 2025
Australian digital video ads lead APAC in engagement, but risks remain
EduTech

Australian digital video ads lead APAC in engagement, but risks remain

Australia leads APAC with top digital video ad engagement but faces rising ad fraud and brand safety risks, says Integral Ad Science report.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Wed, 28th May 2025
Tenable One platform adds connectors & custom risk dashboards
Data Analytics

Tenable One platform adds connectors & custom risk dashboards

Tenable enhances its Tenable One platform with third-party data connectors and custom risk dashboards to unify cybersecurity insights for organisations.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 23rd May 2025
Tenable One unifies risk data with new connectors & dashboards
Cloud Security

Tenable One unifies risk data with new connectors & dashboards

Tenable launches connectors and customisable dashboards in Tenable One, unifying security data from multiple tools to enhance risk visibility and management.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 16th May 2025

Stories from Other Regions

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Coalition launches incident response operations in Australia
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Coalition launches incident response operations in Australia

Coalition has launched incident response operations in Australia, appointing Praneil Kumar to lead local cybersecurity efforts and support businesses against digital threats.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 14th Aug 2025
Cytora earns ISO/IEC 42001 for AI governance in insurance tech
Risk & Compliance

Cytora earns ISO/IEC 42001 for AI governance in insurance tech

Cytora has become one of the first firms to earn ISO/IEC 42001 certification, affirming its commitment to responsible AI governance in insurance technology.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 31st Jul 2025
Digimune & ViaCarte launch Identicate cyber protection for banks
Data Protection

Digimune & ViaCarte launch Identicate cyber protection for banks

Digimune and ViaCarte partner to launch Identicate, a cyber protection platform offering Australian banks real-time identity theft alerts and financial fraud cover.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 31st Jul 2025
Exclusive: ISACA's Chirag Joshi warns of 'shadow AI' crisis without risk management
Data Science

Exclusive: ISACA's Chirag Joshi warns of 'shadow AI' crisis without risk management

81% of firms use AI, but only 28% have governance policies, exposing businesses to major operational and strategic risks, warns expert Chirag Joshi.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Thu, 24th Jul 2025
Chain IQ breach exposes UBS, Pictet & others to cyber risks
Supply Chain

Chain IQ breach exposes UBS, Pictet & others to cyber risks

A cyberattack on Chain IQ has exposed sensitive data of UBS, Pictet and Implenia employees, spotlighting risks in third-party cybersecurity across sectors.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 19th Jun 2025
Steve Glynn joins elevenM to expand digital risk advisory
Data governance

Steve Glynn joins elevenM to expand digital risk advisory

Steve Glynn joins Australian consultancy elevenM as director to boost its digital risk advisory services amid growing cyber threat demands.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Mon, 16th Jun 2025
Digimune launches cyber risk protection across Australia with AWN
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Digimune launches cyber risk protection across Australia with AWN

Digimune teams with AWN Insurance to launch comprehensive cyber risk protection across Australia for individuals and businesses amid rising digital threats.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 5th Jun 2025
AI arms race fuels surge in cybercrime & deepfake scams
Endpoint Protection

AI arms race fuels surge in cybercrime & deepfake scams

AI advancements are boosting cybercrime in Australia, with infostealer malware and deepfake scams costing businesses millions despite MFA safeguards.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Tue, 6th May 2025
Australian enterprises increase investment in digital trust
Customer Experience

Australian enterprises increase investment in digital trust

Australian businesses lead globally in boosting investment in digital trust, focusing on fraud detection and identity verification to protect customers.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Thu, 1st May 2025