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Over 80,000 Microsoft Entra ID accounts hit by major takeover campaign
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Over 80,000 Microsoft Entra ID accounts have been targeted in the UNK_SneakyStrike takeover campaign exploiting the TeamFiltration penetration testing tool.
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Milestone launches Project Hafnia for AI-driven city management
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Milestone launches Project Hafnia in Genoa to develop AI-powered smart city solutions for traffic and infrastructure management, ensuring EU data compliance.
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Digital.ai launches Quick Protect Agent for rapid app defence
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application security
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Digital.ai unveils Quick Protect Agent, enabling organisations to secure mobile apps swiftly with minimal technical skills, tackling rising AI-driven cyber threats.
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Swimlane secures USD $45m funding to drive AI automation growth
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Swimlane secures USD $45m to boost AI automation, aiming for profitability in Q3 2025 with rapid growth and advanced agentic AI security solutions.
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LevelBlue to acquire Aon’s cyber consulting teams in global deal
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LevelBlue will acquire Aon's Cybersecurity and IP consulting teams, including Stroz Friedberg, adding 300 experts and boosting global cyber defence services.
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Exclusive: Why cyber leaders must think like business leaders in APAC
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Cybersecurity leaders in APAC must blend technical skills with business insight to align cyber risks with enterprise goals, says Check Point’s Jayant Dave.
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NEXTDC unveils AUD $2 billion AI campus in Melbourne push
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NEXTDC will invest AUD $2 billion in the M4 AI campus at Melbourne's Fishermans Bend, creating a hub for sovereign AI, defence, and advanced technology workloads.
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Wild Tech launches AI governance toolkit to curb agent risks
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Wild Tech unveils 'Agentic Governance in a Box', a Microsoft-aligned toolkit to help firms manage AI agents and enhance data governance in enterprises.
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Exclusive: How ‘essential’ internships are easing Australia’s tech skills shortage
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Australian universities and tech firms are partnering on immersive internships to bridge the 1.3 million tech skills gap by 2030 and boost job readiness.
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Trend Micro unveils AI Factory to boost agentic AI security
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cloud security
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Trend Micro launches Secure AI Factory, using NVIDIA's blueprint to enhance safety measures across AI lifecycle, securing models, data and deployment.
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Exclusive: CIOs push back on SAP upgrade deadline amid cost fears
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CIOs resist SAP’s S/4HANA upgrade deadline, citing high costs and risks, while exploring third-party support and innovation beyond the vendor’s roadmap.
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Datadog unveils new Bits AI agents to streamline cloud workflows
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Datadog launches three AI agents to aid cloud teams with incident response, code fixes and security analysis, boosting productivity and cutting resolution times.
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Kaine Mathrick Tech wins APAC MVP Security award for cloud leadership
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Kaine Mathrick Tech has won the 2025 Pax8 Beyond Partner Award for MVP Security APAC, acknowledging its leadership in cloud security across Asia-Pacific.
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Diligent adds AI tools to Entities for faster, smarter governance
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Diligent has enhanced its Entities software with AI tools for smarter governance, integrating features like AI report generation and Microsoft Teams access.
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Acronis appoints new ANZ leaders to drive regional growth & security
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Acronis appoints Terry Christie and Pete Bouris to lead ANZ growth, boosting cybersecurity platform adoption amid rapid market expansion and rising demand.
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Guardian agents set to secure 15% of AI market by 2030
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Guardian agent technologies are set to capture 15% of the AI market by 2030, ensuring secure and trustworthy AI interactions, says Gartner.
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New Relic adds Model Context Protocol support to AI monitoring
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New Relic integrates Model Context Protocol into its AI Monitoring to enhance observability and performance tracking within its Application Performance Monitoring suite.
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CyberArk unveils new MSP hub & partner scheme to boost security
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CyberArk launches its MSP Hub and partner programme to help Managed Services Providers enhance identity security offerings and boost profitability.
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Transport sector faces rising cyber risks amid AI boom
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A survey reveals transport firms face rising cyber risks and cost pressures amid surging AI adoption, with 81% citing cybersecurity as their top networking challenge.
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GenAI surge boosts productivity but raises security concerns
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Generative AI use in businesses surged 890% in 2024, boosting productivity but doubling security incidents and raising serious data risks.