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Prominent spyware firm SpyX breached, exposing Apple users
Fri, 21st Mar 2025
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surveillance
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breach prevention
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data privacy
A significant data breach at spyware firm SpyX has reportedly affected nearly two million individuals, including thousands of Apple users, raising serious concerns.
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Professor Brian Cox to headline major information security event
Fri, 21st Mar 2025
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digital transformation
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quantum computing
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ai
Professor Brian Cox will deliver the keynote at Infosecurity Europe 2025, tackling quantum computing's challenges for cybersecurity on 3 June at ExCeL London.
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Orange Cyberdefense earns global recognition for XSIAM
Thu, 20th Mar 2025
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firewalls
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siem
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advanced persistent threat protection
Orange Cyberdefense has gained global recognition for its cybersecurity solutions, earning the prestigious Cortex XSIAM Select Specialisation Status from Palo Alto Networks.
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Red Alpha appoints new CISO-in-residence amid talent gap
Thu, 20th Mar 2025
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advanced persistent threat protection
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cybersecurity
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collaboration
Red Alpha Cybersecurity has appointed Mr Pang Tzer Yeu as Chief Information Security Officer-in-Residence to combat Singapore's estimated shortfall of 4,000 cybersecurity professionals.
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Cynet appoints Meghan AuBuchon as Chief Marketing Officer
Thu, 20th Mar 2025
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ai security
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cybersecurity
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cmo
Cynet has appointed Meghan AuBuchon as Chief Marketing Officer to enhance its global marketing strategy and boost growth amid a leadership overhaul.
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Australian Computer Society launches AI cybersecurity tool
Thu, 20th Mar 2025
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advanced persistent threat protection
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retail technologies
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risk & compliance
The Australian Computer Society and Cyberknowledge have teamed up to launch an AI-driven platform in April 2025, enhancing cybersecurity for SMBs across Australia.
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Gallagher Security to unveil new solutions at ISC West 2025
Thu, 20th Mar 2025
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physical security
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risk & compliance
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software development
Gallagher Security is set to reveal new innovations in its Controller 7000 family at ISC West 2025, including Apple Wallet-compatible employee badges.
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Elastic & Tines expand partnership for AI-driven security
Thu, 20th Mar 2025
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martech
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advanced persistent threat protection
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rpa
Elastic has expanded its partnership with Tines to integrate workflow automation into its AI platform, enhancing security and observability for teams.
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SYSPRO appoints Josef Al-Sibaie to guide global expansion
Thu, 20th Mar 2025
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partner programmes
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supply chain & logistics
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leadership
SYSPRO has appointed Josef Al-Sibaie as Chief of Staff and Corporate Development Officer to spearhead its global expansion and digital manufacturing initiatives.
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Phishing-as-a-Service attacks rise in early 2025 report
Thu, 20th Mar 2025
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firewalls
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cloud security
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advanced persistent threat protection
A report from Barracuda Networks reveals that phishing-as-a-service attacks surged in early 2025, with over one million attempts blocked, primarily targeting Microsoft 365.
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Massive attack on GitHub affects over 23,000 repositories
Thu, 20th Mar 2025
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cybersecurity
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software development
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security vulnerabilities
A recent cyber attack has compromised over 23,000 GitHub repositories, raising alarms over software supply chain security and the exploitation of trusted components.
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Bitdefender uncovers massive Google Play Store ad fraud
Thu, 20th Mar 2025
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data privacy
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cybersecurity
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google
Bitdefender has exposed a vast ad fraud operation on the Google Play Store, involving over 330 malicious apps and more than 60 million global downloads.
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Trend Micro unveils AI-driven platform for MSP efficiency
Thu, 20th Mar 2025
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advanced persistent threat protection
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ai
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cybersecurity
Trend Micro has unveiled its Trend Vision One platform, empowering MSPs and MSSPs with AI-driven tools to enhance security services and tackle cyber threats.
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Spike in remote ransomware attacks reported by Sophos
Thu, 20th Mar 2025
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malware
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firewalls
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encryption
Sophos has reported a staggering 141% rise in remote ransomware attacks since 2022, highlighting the urgent need for businesses to bolster cybersecurity measures.
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Tenable warns DeepSeek AI model can be breached for malware
Thu, 20th Mar 2025
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malware
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ransomware
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genai
Tenable Research has raised alarms over security vulnerabilities in the generative AI model DeepSeek R1, warning it could simplify malware creation.
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Baidam achieves Social Traders certification for impact
Thu, 20th Mar 2025
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soc
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cybersecurity
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social traders
Baidam, an Indigenous cybersecurity firm, has achieved Social Traders certification, reinforcing its commitment to ethical practices and supporting Indigenous communities.
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Australia to test age verification tech for social media ban
Thu, 20th Mar 2025
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data privacy
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social media
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digital identity
Incode Technologies is set to trial age verification technology in Australia as the government prepares a nationwide ban on social media for users under 16.
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Cisco & NVIDIA unveil secure AI factory architecture
Thu, 20th Mar 2025
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digital transformation
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hyperscale
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cloud security
Cisco and NVIDIA have launched a Secure AI Factory, designed to simplify AI infrastructure deployment while embedding security at its core.
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HP warns of rising threats from fake CAPTCHA malware
Wed, 19th Mar 2025
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malware
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data science
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advanced persistent threat protection
Researchers from HP have uncovered a rise in fake CAPTCHA challenges used by cybercriminals to install malware, exploiting users' increased online click tolerance.
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Hitachi Vantara unveils AI-ready infrastructure for diverse sectors
Wed, 19th Mar 2025
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storage
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uc
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genai
Hitachi Vantara has launched the Hitachi iQ M Series, a modular AI-ready infrastructure solution promising to optimise costs and boost efficiency in AI workloads.