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HackerOne launches PartnerOne to expand global cybersecurity access
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HackerOne has unveiled its first channel partner programme, PartnerOne, to expand global access to its human-powered cybersecurity solutions, involving key partners like GuidePoint Security and Softcat.
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Lessons in improving cyber defences for Australian organisations
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Australian firms must enhance cyber defences by integrating technology with skilled personnel and robust processes, amid rising AI-driven threats, reports Logicalis.
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Bugcrowd launches CASPT solution to enhance security insights
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Bugcrowd's new CASPT solution aims to enhance security insights and provide continuous compliance, reducing organisations' exposure to external threats.
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Powering up security: Protecting EV charging stations from cyberthreats
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As EV charging stations become crucial to smart cities, their increasing vulnerability to cyberattacks demands enhanced security measures to stave off potential disruptions.
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Fastly partners with Nueva to enhance cybersecurity in Australia
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Fastly appoints Nueva as its first managed security partner in Australia, aiming to enhance web protection for public and private sectors with high-performance solutions.
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Transmit Security report reveals rise in AI-driven fraud scams
Wed, 31st Jul 2024
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Transmit Security's latest report reveals a surge in AI-driven fraud scams, highlighting dark web marketplaces and tools like FraudGPT that empower even novice fraudsters.
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Australia sees 61% rise in cyber extortion, report reveals
Tue, 30th Jul 2024
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Australia faces a 61% rise in cyber extortion attacks, according to Orange Cyberdefense's new report, threatening its economy, jobs, and national security.
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Unlocking the ingenuity of the crowd: Winning the war on cybercrime
Sat, 27th Jul 2024
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Enterprises are prioritising security over digital transformation as cybercrime's global cost approaches USD $9.5 trillion. Is crowdsourced security the answer?.
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Enhanced cybersecurity measures urged by Software@Scale
Thu, 25th Jul 2024
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Louis Droguett, CEO of Software@Scale, urges firms to bolster cybersecurity with multi-layered approaches as threats from groups like APT40 intensify.
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BGF invests GBP £5 million in Cardiff-based PureCyber
Wed, 17th Jul 2024
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BGF has invested GBP £5 million into Cardiff's PureCyber, a fast-growing cybersecurity firm, appointing Ben Marnham as Non-Executive Chair to spearhead further growth.
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BlueVoyant unveils new Cyber Defense Platform for enhanced security
Tue, 16th Jul 2024
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BlueVoyant has launched its new Cyber Defense Platform, combining various cybersecurity solutions into a unified, AI-driven, cloud-native system for improved organisational security.
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Adapting cybersecurity strategies to the escalating threat landscape
Mon, 1st Jul 2024
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The takedown of Qakbot offers a brief respite for cybersecurity teams but highlights the persistent, evolving threat landscape and the complexity of combating cybercrime.
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Reactions to Ticketmaster data breach exposing 500 million users’ data
Tue, 18th Jun 2024
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Ticketmaster confirms a massive data breach affecting over 500 million customers, with personal information reportedly sold on the dark web. Experts call for urgent cybersecurity measures.
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Cyber risk is keeping the Australian enterprise on its toes
Thu, 6th Jun 2024
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Australian organisations need to keep cyber risks in check to avoid incidents and liabilities.
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HackerOne launches PartnerOne for expanded cybersecurity access
Thu, 6th Jun 2024
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HackerOne unveils PartnerOne, a new partner program, to simplify access to its human-powered security solutions, enhancing collaboration and revenue opportunities.
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WithSecure launches proactive cyber security tool at SPHERE event
Thu, 30th May 2024
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WithSecure unveils its new exposure management tool, aiming to shift businesses to proactive cyber security amid a 57% rise in cyber attacks across Europe.
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The problem with biometrics and the key things to consider
Tue, 21st May 2024
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Biometrics promise secure authentication, but they aren't foolproof. Issues with accuracy, hacking, theft, privacy, and bias complicate their efficacy.
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NetSPI unveils unified platform bolstering proactive cybersecurity
Tue, 7th May 2024
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NetSPI unveils a unified security platform featuring AI and automation to help businesses tackle exposure risk and security vulnerabilities proactively amid rising ransomware threats.
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ExpressVPN research raises awareness of DNS leak risks
Wed, 17th Apr 2024
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ExpressVPN highlights hidden DNS leak risks in a ground-breaking research paper, sparking industry-wide security implications.
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Cybersecurity services market to hit $445.3 billion by 2032
Wed, 10th Apr 2024
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Rapid rise in cybercrimes forces urgent global reappraisal of security strategies in government, defence, and IT sectors amid projections of cybersecurity services market growing to $445.3bn by 2032.