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Microsoft addresses 88 CVEs in this month's Patch Tuesday
Wed, 14th Aug 2024
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cloud security
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advanced persistent threat protection
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healthtech
Security experts underscore the importance of immediate remediation for vulnerabilities to mitigate risks and protect organisational assets.
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Aqua Security finds critical vulnerabilities in six AWS services
Wed, 14th Aug 2024
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hyperscale
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cloud security
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application security
Aqua Security's researchers found critical flaws in six major AWS services, risking RCE, full-service takeovers, data breaches, and more.
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Palo Alto Networks unveils AI-focused cybersecurity solutions
Wed, 14th Aug 2024
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firewalls
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hyperscale
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advanced persistent threat protection
Palo Alto Networks unveils its Secure AI by Design portfolio, offering AI-powered cybersecurity solutions to protect against emerging AI threats and ensure safe AI integration in businesses.
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KnowBe4 launches free cybersecurity toolkit for awareness month
Wed, 14th Aug 2024
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ransomware
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digital signage
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cybersecurity
KnowBe4 has launched a free cybersecurity toolkit for Cybersecurity Awareness Month, aiming to enhance online safety for individuals and organisations.
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Quod Orbis & YASH Technologies partner on cybersecurity boost
Wed, 14th Aug 2024
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digital transformation
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risk & compliance
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cybersecurity
Quod Orbis teams up with YASH Technologies to merge their CCM platform with YASH’s IT solutions, aiming at enhanced cybersecurity, compliance, and risk management for businesses worldwide.
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Nexthink study: BSOD affects 1 in 200 devices daily
Wed, 14th Aug 2024
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healthtech
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personal computing devices
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software updates
Nexthink's analysis reveals that 1 in 200 devices suffers a daily blue screen of death (BSOD) issue, with nearly half of these crashes being preventable.
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Kaspersky warns of AI's growing use in sophisticated attacks
Wed, 14th Aug 2024
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llms
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ai
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cybersecurity
Kaspersky warns that AI’s growing accessibility is enabling cybercriminals to launch sophisticated attacks, making robust AI defences crucial.
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GenAI raises security concerns for APAC organisations
Wed, 14th Aug 2024
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cloud security
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The rise of generative AI in APAC is met with security apprehensions, with 41% of organisations viewing it as a threat, according to a Forrester Consulting study for Tenable.
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Australia's superannuation funds fortified against cyber threats
Wed, 14th Aug 2024
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email security
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cybersecurity
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scams
As Australia's superannuation assets reach $3.3 trillion, cybercriminals increasingly target these lucrative funds. Transmit Security and Wrkr partner to defend super funds.
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Beyond Identity launches RealityCheck for Zoom security
Wed, 14th Aug 2024
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mdm
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cybersecurity
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personal computing devices
Beyond Identity's RealityCheck enhances Zoom security, combating AI deception and deepfakes with robust identity and device verification, ensuring safe digital interactions.
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Australian retailers hit by surge in fraud amid cost crisis
Wed, 14th Aug 2024
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cx
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martech
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fraud
Australian retailers are facing a surge in returns fraud amid economic hardship. Loop reports 60% of retailers affected.
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Fortinet acquires Next DLP to enhance data protection capabilities
Wed, 14th Aug 2024
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saas
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firewalls
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data protection
Fortinet boosts its enterprise data protection portfolio by acquiring Next DLP, enhancing its DLP capabilities across SASE and endpoint deployments.
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Hackers hit Paris Olympics venues & museums with ransomware
Wed, 14th Aug 2024
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ddos
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ransomware
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advanced persistent threat protection
Hackers have attacked Paris’s Grand Palais Olympics venue and museums, blocking financial data systems and demanding cryptocurrency ransom, exacerbating security concerns during Paris 2024.
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SentinelOne & Intezer collaborate on decoding Rust malware
Wed, 14th Aug 2024
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cybersecurity
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cyber attacks
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sentinelone
SentinelOne and Intezer launch Project 0xA11C to unravel Rust malware at Black Hat 2024, providing open-source tools to tackle this complex threat.
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Gallagher Security partners with GSA Systems for Australian market
Wed, 14th Aug 2024
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firewalls
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network security
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breach prevention
Gallagher Security has partnered with GSA Systems as a Lead Vendor for its SMB solution in Australia, enhancing security integrators' access to streamlined, high-quality systems.
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AI evolution revolutionises cybersecurity, says Palo Alto Networks
Wed, 14th Aug 2024
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firewalls
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ransomware
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advanced persistent threat protection
AI's rapid growth is revolutionising cybersecurity and cybercrime. Palo Alto Networks' Misti Landtroop highlights how AI is reshaping threat detection and prevention.
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Boxing star Danny Green fronts new Cyber Wardens, Cyber Security campaign
Tue, 13th Aug 2024
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telstra
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australian government
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cba
Boxing legend Danny Green champions the Cyber Wardens campaign to boost cyber security for small businesses amidst rising online attacks.
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Paul Fletcher highlights urgent need for 'tech-friendly' government
Tue, 13th Aug 2024
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ai security
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ecommerce
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cybersecurity
Paul Fletcher, Australia's Minister for Science and Arts, urges a tech-friendly government to foster digital progress, citing benefits in safety, commerce, and disaster response.
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Visa Cross-Border solutions: Enhancing Australia's B2B payments
Tue, 13th Aug 2024
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fintech
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ai
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Visa Cross-Border Solutions, in partnership with Currencycloud, is revolutionising B2B payments in Australia by enhancing multi-currency transactions.
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Elastic launches AI-powered migration program for SIEM users
Tue, 13th Aug 2024
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siem
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soc
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apm
Elastic launches Elastic Express Migration, easing the costly and complex transition from outdated SIEM systems to its AI-driven security platform with financial and technical support.