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Nuix unveils Cognitive AI for Discover platform enhancements
3 days ago
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Nuix has launched Cognitive AI to boost its Discover platform's efficiency in document review, promising enhanced speed, accuracy, and cost savings.
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Tenable finds critical flaw in Microsoft’s Copilot Studio
Last week
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microsoft
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tenable
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sensitive information
Tenable uncovers a critical SSRF vulnerability in Microsoft's Copilot Studio that could expose sensitive information across multiple tenants. Microsoft has since issued a fix.
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Confidential AI gains traction as businesses adopt generative AI
Last week
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encryption
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physical security
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data privacy
Businesses adopting generative AI tools must implement Confidential AI solutions to protect proprietary data and maintain robust Zero Trust policies.
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Kaspersky uncovers Russian-led crypto & web3 fraud campaign
Last month
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gaming
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malware
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cryptocurrency
Kaspersky has uncovered a sophisticated cyber fraud scheme, 'Tusk,' exploiting popular trends like web3 and AI to steal cryptocurrency and sensitive data.
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Oracle NetSuite glitch leaks data from thousands of websites
Last month
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martech
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cdp
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salesforce
Thousands of websites using Oracle NetSuite's SuiteCommerce may be leaking private customer information due to misconfigured access controls.
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Barracuda exposes advanced phishing attacks with new malware
Last month
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firewalls
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malware
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phishing
Barracuda Networks reports a new wave of phishing attacks using advanced “infostealer” malware that exfiltrates extensive sensitive data, urging enhanced cybersecurity measures.
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Kaspersky warns of AI's growing use in sophisticated attacks
Last month
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cybercriminals
Kaspersky warns that AI’s growing accessibility is enabling cybercriminals to launch sophisticated attacks, making robust AI defences crucial.
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Cybersecurity experts praise new Australian Government mandate
Last month
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firewalls
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it training
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encryption
Australian Government's PSPF Direction 002-2024 mandates stronger cybersecurity measures, sparking industry experts' applause and calls for resourceful implementation to mitigate risks.
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Study finds employee use of GenAI apps poses privacy risks
Last month
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content creation
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software engineering
Employees' widespread use of GenAI apps poses privacy risks as 30.8% of these tools train on customer data, a new study by Harmonic Security reveals.
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Cybercriminals exploit CrowdStrike outage with fake support sites
Last month
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cybersecurity
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aviation
Cybercriminals capitalised on a CrowdStrike Falcon outage by creating over 180 fake support websites, targeting 8.5 million affected devices worldwide.
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Immutability is the cornerstone of a safe enterprise
Mon, 29th Jul 2024
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advanced persistent threat protection
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data protection
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physical security
Immutability is vital for Australian enterprises, ensuring data integrity, compliance, and trust amidst rising cyber threats and stringent regulations.
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Cybercriminals exploit URL protection to mask phishing attacks
Tue, 23rd Jul 2024
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firewalls
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email security
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breach prevention
Cybercriminals are leveraging legitimate URL protection services to disguise phishing attacks, targeting hundreds of companies, reports Barracuda Networks.
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Harmonic Security launches Harmonic Protect for zero-touch data protection
Fri, 19th Jul 2024
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data protection
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risk & compliance
Harmonic Security launches Harmonic Protect, a zero-touch data protection tool for the generative AI era, eliminating manual data labelling and complex rules.
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Criminals misuse URL protection to mask phishing attacks
Tue, 16th Jul 2024
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firewalls
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phishing
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email security
Barracuda Networks reveals cybercriminals are exploiting URL protection services to embed malicious code in phishing emails, deceiving recipients into clicking harmful links.
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Spark expands partnership with Netskope for managed SSE services
Thu, 11th Jul 2024
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saas
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data protection
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paas
Spark and Netskope have expanded their partnership to offer managed Security Service Edge services in New Zealand, bolstering cybersecurity for remote workers and cloud services.
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Safeguarding businesses against deepfake threats to employees
Mon, 8th Jul 2024
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firewalls
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it training
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cryptocurrency
Businesses face growing deepfake threats, as illustrated by a US$25 million scam targeting a Hong Kong employee. Awareness, training, and advanced tools are crucial to safeguard against such risks.
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What is MFA bombing? Apple users were targeted using this phishing technique
Fri, 7th Jun 2024
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phishing
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email security
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mfa
Apple users are being targeted with 'MFA bombing,' a phishing method that exploits repeated password prompts and spoofed calls to gain account access.
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Deepfakes now second most common UK business security threat
Mon, 20th May 2024
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surveillance
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biometrics
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email security
Deepfakes now rank as the second most common security threat to UK businesses, with over 32% experiencing such incidents, a new ISMS.online report reveals.
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Trustwave report highlights public sector's cyber vulnerabilities
Wed, 15th May 2024
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advanced persistent threat protection
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phishing
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email security
Cyberattacks threaten the public sector's stability and security, Trustwave's new report reveals, urging robust cyber defence to protect critical systems.
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ArchTIS secures software contract with Australian security agency
Tue, 23rd Apr 2024
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cybersecurity
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penten
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data solutions
ArchTIS has secured a contract worth AUD $466,840 with an Australian national security agency for their Kojensi software to enable secure collaboration on sensitive data.