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ExtensionPedia launches with risk scores for 200K browser add-ons

Thu, 29th May 2025
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LayerX Security launches ExtensionPedia, offering detailed risk scores for 200,000+ browser add-ons across Chrome, Edge, and Firefox to enhance user security.
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Temu joins global council to step up fight against online fakes

Wed, 21st May 2025
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Temu has joined the International Anti-Counterfeiting Coalition's Marketplace Advisory Council to strengthen efforts against online counterfeit goods.
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Australia, New Zealand invest AUD $7 million in cyber education

Wed, 14th May 2025
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Australia and New Zealand rank third globally for phishing risk with a 36.8% vulnerability rate, above the global average of 33.1%, says KnowBe4's report.
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Yubico backs youth hackathons globally to boost cybersecurity skills

Thu, 1st May 2025
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Yubico's Secure It Forward programme has supplied YubiKeys to over 20 youth-led hackathons worldwide, boosting practical cybersecurity skills among young innovators.
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World Password Day highlights risks & best practices for firms

Wed, 30th Apr 2025
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Experts warn poor password management risks account fraud as 27% of businesses lack strong password policies, spotlighting security on World Password Day.
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Poor password policies still threaten business cyber security

Tue, 29th Apr 2025
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Despite advances in cyber protection, 27% of businesses lack strong password policies, risking credential theft and online fraud, warns cybersecurity expert.
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Skyfire & Cequence partner to enable secure AI agent access

Mon, 28th Apr 2025
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Skyfire and Cequence Security partner to enable secure, compliant access and transactions for AI agents across digital services globally.
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Fastly unveils advanced real-time DDoS attack insights

Wed, 9th Apr 2025
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Fastly has enhanced its DDoS Protection services with new real-time insights, enabling improved visibility for security teams during attacks.
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Fastly introduces bot management updates for web security

Fri, 28th Mar 2025
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Fastly has launched updates to its Bot Management service, enhancing online security while improving user experiences by reducing reliance on CAPTCHAs.
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Fastly updates bot management to reduce CAPTCHA reliance

Wed, 26th Mar 2025
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Fastly has unveiled enhancements to its Bot Management service, reducing CAPTCHA dependency while bolstering security and user experience across its platform.
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SquareX launches 'Year of Browser Bugs' cyber project 2025

Wed, 19th Mar 2025
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SquareX has launched its Year of Browser Bugs initiative for 2025, aimed at spotlighting web browser vulnerabilities as critical security concerns.
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Financial phishing attacks surge in Southeast Asia businesses

Wed, 12th Mar 2025
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Kaspersky reports a surge in financial phishing attacks in Southeast Asia, with Singapore alone seeing over 38,000 attempts, threatening its digital economy.
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KnowBe4 report highlights impact of workplace training

Wed, 26th Feb 2025
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A new report from KnowBe4 reveals that 95% of employees have engaged with cybersecurity content, underscoring the need for robust workplace training.
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Cybersecurity in 2025: Insights and predictions from Yubico's experts

Thu, 16th Jan 2025
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As 2025 approaches, experts at Yubico warn of escalating AI-driven cyber threats and stress the urgent need for robust digital identity solutions.
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Kaspersky reports 135% rise in crypto-drainer discussions

Fri, 27th Dec 2024
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Kaspersky's research reveals a staggering 135% rise in dark web discussions about crypto-drainers between 2022 and 2024, signalling growing cyber threats.
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Cyber threats rise during festive season, experts warn

Thu, 19th Dec 2024
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As the festive season approaches, experts warn of rising cyber threats, urging organisations and individuals to strengthen their digital defences during this vulnerable period.
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Ten vulnerabilities found in Ruijie Reyee cloud platform

Fri, 13th Dec 2024
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Recent research reveals ten critical vulnerabilities in Ruijie Networks' cloud management platform, potentially allowing hackers to control thousands of devices.
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Australians warned of '12 scams of Christmas' fraud risk

Thu, 12th Dec 2024
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As the festive season approaches, Australians are urged to defend against a rise in online scams that exploit holiday shopping trends, warns AUCyber.
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Global Internet traffic up 17% in Cloudflare's 2024 review

Thu, 12th Dec 2024
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Cloudflare's 2024 Year in Review reveals a 17% rise in global Internet traffic, with Google maintaining its top service status for the third year running.
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iProov shares digital identity trends set to shape the future of trust

Wed, 11th Dec 2024
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iProov forecasts that by 2025, deepfake technology will threaten news integrity and financial markets, prompting urgent calls for stronger identity verification.