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AvePoint launches AgentPulse to govern cloud AI agents

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AvePoint debuts AgentPulse Command Centre to give enterprises unified oversight, security and cost control for AI agents in Microsoft and Google clouds.
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AI security drives demand for faster pentesting models

Fri, 30th Jan 2026
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digital transformation
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AI security fears and rapid release cycles are pushing firms to demand faster, deeper pentesting - and many are ready to ditch existing vendors.
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AI reshapes data privacy risk across Australia, NZ

Thu, 22nd Jan 2026
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data protection
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hybrid cloud
AI is reshaping data privacy in Australia and New Zealand, exposing shadow tools, privilege sprawl and weak identity controls, experts warn.
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Kiteworks & BigID link discovery with data controls

Mon, 12th Jan 2026
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data protection
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hybrid cloud
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digital transformation
Kiteworks and BigID unite discovery, labelling and policy enforcement to secure sensitive data sharing across hybrid environments.
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Suprema BioStation 3 sets record as facial ID demand soars

Mon, 22nd Dec 2025
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data protection
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surveillance
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encryption
Suprema's BioStation 3 facial ID terminal is on course for record annual global sales as demand for AI-driven access control accelerates.
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Aussie Businesses Must Fight Ransomware Criminals

Tue, 18th Nov 2025
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Australian businesses face rising ransomware threats amid a 16% surge in cyber attack reports, exposing widespread unpreparedness and urging urgent security reforms.
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Growing gap revealed between AI innovation & enterprise security

Thu, 26th Jun 2025
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A new report reveals a widening gap between AI innovation and enterprise security, with 36% of firms struggling to keep up with generative AI risks.
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Personal data breach at rights commission triggers new alarm

Thu, 15th May 2025
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The Australian Human Rights Commission has suffered a data breach after sensitive documents were exposed online due to a server misconfiguration, raising security concerns.
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Google Cloud Run vulnerability exposed by Tenable Research

Fri, 4th Apr 2025
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data protection
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cloud security
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breach prevention
Tenable Research has uncovered a vulnerability in Google Cloud Run, named ImageRunner, which could allow attackers to access private container images.
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Appdome launches plugins to combat DeepSeek AI threats

Fri, 28th Feb 2025
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malware
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data protection
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advanced persistent threat protection
Appdome has launched dynamic defence plugins to combat threats from the popular DeepSeek AI app, which poses serious security risks to mobile users.
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Data leak at Chinese firm reveals government monitoring

Wed, 26th Feb 2025
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A data leak from TopSec, a Chinese cybersecurity firm, reveals its role in aiding the government's web monitoring efforts, according to SentinelLabs.
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Semperis stresses risk for healthcare organisations amidst rising cyber threats

Fri, 21st Feb 2025
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breach prevention
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cybersecurity
Following a ransomware attack on HCRG Care Group, Semperis' Jeff Wichman has highlighted the major risk for healthcare organisations.
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Australia bans Chinese AI platform DeepSeek over security

Wed, 12th Feb 2025
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data protection
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supply chain
The Australian government has banned the Chinese AI platform DeepSeek from its systems, echoing similar actions by the US and Italy over security risks.
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Malware targets newcomers with Trojan disguised as tool

Mon, 27th Jan 2025
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edr
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cybersecurity
CloudSEK has revealed a cyber threat impacting over 18,000 devices worldwide, targeting novice cybersecurity users with a malicious XWorm Remote Access Trojan builder.
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Elastic completes IRAP certification for Elastic Cloud

Thu, 23rd Jan 2025
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data protection
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cybersecurity
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cloud services
Elastic has achieved the Protected level IRAP certification for Elastic Cloud, ensuring compliance with Australian government security requirements.
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Zendesk exploit allows phishing scams, CloudSEK reports

Wed, 22nd Jan 2025
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phishing
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email security
CloudSEK's latest report reveals how cybercriminals exploit Zendesk's subdomain feature to create convincing phishing scams, risking brand trust and security.
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Infoblox uncovers cyber threats exploiting domain spoofing

Wed, 15th Jan 2025
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malware
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phishing
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advanced persistent threat protection
Research from Infoblox reveals ongoing exploitation of spoofed domains in malicious spam campaigns, highlighting the persistent threat posed by cybercriminals.
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30,000 Postman workspaces leak API keys & credentials

Fri, 27th Dec 2024
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phishing
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martech
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email security
CloudSEK has uncovered over 30,000 exposed Postman workspaces leaking sensitive API keys, affecting major firms across healthcare, finance, and sports sectors.
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DeepL report reveals AI's transformative role in law

Tue, 17th Dec 2024
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communication
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data security
A new report by DeepL reveals that 87% of legal professionals find AI tools enhance their work, marking a significant shift in the legal sector.
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Upwind launches Shift Left to enhance build-time security

Thu, 12th Dec 2024
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martech
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application security
Upwind has launched its Shift Left capability, enhancing CI/CD pipelines by integrating runtime context to help developers prioritise vulnerabilities.