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Crypto market sees 8.6% rise driven by ETH ETFs approval
Crypto

Crypto market sees 8.6% rise driven by ETH ETFs approval

The cryptocurrency market saw an 8.6% rise in May, driven by favourable U.S. regulations and ETH ETF approvals, according to Binance Australia's report.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Fri, 14th Jun 2024
Cyber risk is keeping the Australian enterprise on its toes
Ransomware

Cyber risk is keeping the Australian enterprise on its toes

Australian organisations need to keep cyber risks in check to avoid incidents and liabilities.

By Simon Howe • 4 min read • Thu, 6th Jun 2024

Global Stories

SEC stories

MirrorWeb launches Sentinel to cut false compliance alerts by 90%
Encryption

MirrorWeb launches Sentinel to cut false compliance alerts by 90%

MirrorWeb has launched Sentinel, a platform using AI to cut false compliance alerts by 90%, helping firms tackle rising risks from digital communication tools.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 20th May 2025
Is the crypto bull run over?
Crypto

Is the crypto bull run over?

After a bullish surge, Bitcoin faces a sharp downturn as investors reel from new tariffs and recession fears, prompting speculation on the bull run's end.

By Paul Quickenden • 7 min read • Mon, 14th Apr 2025
Organisations question CISO liability policy effectiveness
Financial Systems

Organisations question CISO liability policy effectiveness

A Fastly study reveals 93% of organisations have updated policies to protect CISOs from personal liability, though effectiveness remains unclear.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 6th Mar 2025
Cryptocurrency investments rise in anticipation of Trump era
Crypto

Cryptocurrency investments rise in anticipation of Trump era

Cryptocurrency investments are surging globally as investors anticipate Donald Trump's inauguration, coinciding with a bullish outlook on digital assets.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 21st Jan 2025
Panaseer predicts SEC reports could see up to 2600 NIST mentions
Data Analytics

Panaseer predicts SEC reports could see up to 2600 NIST mentions

Cybersecurity firm Panaseer forecasts that SEC reports may see up to 2,600 mentions of NIST in 2024, a significant increase driven by new SEC rules enforcing detailed cybersecurity disclosures.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Wed, 19th Jun 2024
Sysdig report reveals businesses favour speed over robust cloud security
Cloud Security

Sysdig report reveals businesses favour speed over robust cloud security

Sysdig's 2024 Cloud-Native Security report reveals businesses overwhelingly favour rapid application development over comprehensive security practices, with only 69% of firms integrating AI into cloud environments.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 1st Feb 2024
Rise in Drainer-as-a-Service attacks lead to high-profile breaches
Endpoint Protection

Rise in Drainer-as-a-Service attacks lead to high-profile breaches

The rise in Drainer-as-a-Service (DaaS) cyber crimes indicates growing threats to social media accounts and cryptocurrency safety, including high-profile breaches.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 19th Jan 2024
SEC vs. SolarWinds: A cybersecurity game changer for CISOs
Application Security

SEC vs. SolarWinds: A cybersecurity game changer for CISOs

businesses must adapt by strengthening their security protocols and empowering CISOs to lead the charge in fortifying their organisation's cybersecurity resilience.

By Moshe Weis • 7 min read • Wed, 20th Dec 2023

Stories from Other Regions

SEC stories

Could Bitcoin finally be 'mooning'?
Crypto

Could Bitcoin finally be 'mooning'?

Despite months of sideways trading amid macro challenges, Bitcoin has surged to new highs, driven by ETFs, stablecoins, and growing regulatory clarity.

By Paul Quickenden • 5 min read • Tue, 15th Jul 2025
Meme coins: boom, bust and billion-dollar gambles
Crypto

Meme coins: boom, bust and billion-dollar gambles

The launch of the $Trump meme coin saw an astonishing market peak of over USD $14.5 billion, only to crash 66% shortly thereafter, leaving many traders devastated.

By Easy Crypto • 6 min read • Wed, 26th Feb 2025
Cybersecurity failures costing UK firms GBP £10 billion annually
Breach Prevention

Cybersecurity failures costing UK firms GBP £10 billion annually

Research by Panaseer reveals UK firms suffer GBP £10 billion losses annually due to cybersecurity control failures, highlighting urgent challenges for security leaders.

By Imee Dequito • 4 min read • Mon, 18th Nov 2024