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AI agents revolutionise business & cybersecurity with automation
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AI agents are transforming business and cybersecurity by automating tasks, reducing response times, and enhancing threat detection with human oversight.
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UK firms pay higher ransoms as recovery costs from attacks rise
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UK firms pay higher ransoms amid rising recovery costs from ransomware attacks, with 54% choosing to pay and median payouts at USD $1 million, Sophos reports.
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Most firms unprepared for rising supply chain cyber threats
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A SecurityScorecard survey reveals 88% of cybersecurity leaders worry about supply chain risks, yet most firms lack effective active defence measures.
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Barracuda launches managed vulnerability security for stronger cyber resilience
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Barracuda Networks launches Managed Vulnerability Security to enhance cyber defence, offering end-to-end scanning and expert-led remediation across IT environments.
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Cybercrime surge hits technology sector as AI & supply chain attacks rise
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Cybercriminals increasingly target tech firms using AI, supply chain attacks, and stolen credentials, with ransomware surging 10% weekly worldwide, says Trustwave.
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ANZ organisations see high engagement with sophisticated email scams
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ANZ organisations face high engagement with business and vendor email compromise scams, with low reporting rates highlighting a growing cybersecurity risk.
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The lost art of writing things down
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In cybersecurity and coding, slowing down to write ideas by hand fosters deeper thinking and clarity, countering today’s rush for AI-driven automation.
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Australian firms face surge in AI cyber threats amid skill gaps
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Australian firms report a sharp rise in AI-powered cyber attacks, with over half facing more complex threats amid cybersecurity skill shortages and limited budgets.
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Cybersecurity on alert as Iran shifts to disruptive digital attacks
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Iranian cyber attacks shift towards causing disruption and political damage following Israeli strikes, raising cybersecurity alarms.
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What CISOs wish PR teams knew
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CISOs urge PR teams to prioritise accuracy over speed in breach communications and to understand cybersecurity basics for better crisis cooperation.
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World’s largest data breach exposes 16 billion credentials
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A massive data breach exposing 16 billion credentials from major firms and government services signals severe global digital security flaws.
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Cyber experts urge SMEs to adopt risk tools amid rising threats
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Cyber experts warn that most Philippine SMEs lack cyber risk assessments, urging them to adopt tools like Nozomi Networks amid rising threats and costly breaches.
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Chain IQ breach exposes UBS, Pictet & others to cyber risks
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A cyberattack on Chain IQ has exposed sensitive data of UBS, Pictet and Implenia employees, spotlighting risks in third-party cybersecurity across sectors.
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Bitdefender to acquire Mesh, enhancing email security platform
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Bitdefender to acquire global email security firm Mesh, integrating its technology to boost protection against email threats in 2024.
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Qodea partners with Wiz to strengthen cloud & AI security services
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Qodea has partnered with Wiz to enhance cloud and AI security services, offering enterprise customers improved threat assessments, training, and managed security.
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Thai organisations face surge in cyberattacks after border clash
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Cyberattacks on Thai organisations have surged following a deadly border clash with Cambodia, with hacktivist group AnonSecKh claiming dozens of attacks since March 2025.
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Fortinet expands AWS Marketplace suite to boost cloud security
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Fortinet enhances AWS Marketplace with updated Lacework FortiCNAPP and new security solutions to bolster cloud protection across hybrid and multi-cloud setups.
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Jamf report finds phishing & infostealers surge on Apple devices
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Jamf's Security 360 Report reveals a sharp rise in phishing and infostealers targeting Apple devices, urging organisations to strengthen cybersecurity measures.
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SentinelOne launches Singularity AI SIEM for AWS Marketplace
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SentinelOne has launched its Singularity AI SIEM on AWS Marketplace, enabling customers to boost threat detection and response with AI-powered security tools.
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Escalation drives heightened Israeli-Iranian cyber conflict risk
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Escalating tensions following Israel’s Operation Rising Lion heighten risks of cyberattacks by Iranian actors against Israel and beyond, warn security experts.