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A future with no passwords: Why passwordless authentication is key for cyber-resilience
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As cyber threats rise and passwords fail, businesses face US$1m annual costs; passwordless authentication offers a secure, efficient future for digital access.
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Experts urge businesses to move beyond passwords for security
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On World Password Day, experts urge moving beyond strong passwords to layered security, including MFA and AI, as 79% of attacks now bypass malware.
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Experts warn of AI risks & password sharing on security
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On World Password Day, experts warn that password sharing and AI-generated credentials are weakening digital security globally, urging stronger authentication methods.
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Cyber attack on M&S exposes UK food supply chain risks
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Marks & Spencer's recent cyber attack exposes vulnerabilities in the UK's food supply chain, prompting urgent calls for stronger cyber security measures.
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Experts call for end to password reliance on World Password Day
Thu, 1st May 2025
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Experts warn on World Password Day that traditional passwords are weak against AI-driven attacks, urging adoption of biometrics and passwordless authentication.
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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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Reversec launches with offensive approach to cybersecurity
Thu, 1st May 2025
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Reversec has launched as an independent cybersecurity consultancy, focusing on offensive strategies to help organisations tackle evolving digital threats globally.
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PentenAmio merger targets secure global cyber defence growth
Thu, 1st May 2025
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Australian Penten and UK-based Amiosec merge to form PentenAmio, offering sovereign cybersecurity and electronic warfare tech, targeting Allied defence clients.
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Palo Alto Networks launches Prisma AIRS to secure enterprise AI
Wed, 30th Apr 2025
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Palo Alto Networks launches Prisma AIRS, an AI security platform to protect enterprise AI, including apps, models, data, and agents, amid rising AI adoption.
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Rapid7 unveils upgraded platform with $1M breach cover
Wed, 30th Apr 2025
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Rapid7 upgrades its Command Platform with AI-powered threat detection and unified remediation, backed by a USD $1 million Breach Protection Warranty for security teams.
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Silent Push unveils enhanced threat intelligence with Feed Scanner
Wed, 30th Apr 2025
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Silent Push launches upgraded Threat Intelligence Management with Feed Scanner interface to boost enterprises' early cyber threat detection and response.
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Cloud Security Alliance launches initiative to automate compliance
Wed, 30th Apr 2025
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The Cloud Security Alliance launches the Compliance Automation Revolution with Google, Oracle and others to simplify regulatory compliance in data security and privacy.
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Abnormal AI launches autonomous agents to advance email security
Wed, 30th Apr 2025
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Abnormal AI unveils two new autonomous tools, AI Phishing Coach and AI Data Analyst, to boost employee training and email security amid rising cyber threats.
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NetApp unveils post-quantum encryption & AI for data defence
Wed, 30th Apr 2025
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NetApp launches new data security features including post-quantum cryptography and enhanced ransomware protection to improve cyber resilience for customers.
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Diligent teams with Cloudflare, Qualys to deliver cyber risk tool
Wed, 30th Apr 2025
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Diligent teams up with Cloudflare and Qualys to launch Cyber Risk Report, offering real-time threat insights for boards and executives on one platform.
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Akamai launches firewall to protect enterprise AI from cyber threats
Wed, 30th Apr 2025
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Akamai launches Firewall for AI, a new security solution to protect AI applications from cyber threats like adversarial attacks and data scraping.
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Arctic Wolf & Anthropic to develop autonomous AI cyber SOCs
Tue, 29th Apr 2025
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Arctic Wolf partners with Anthropic to enhance cyber security with AI, launching Cipher to boost threat detection and autonomous Security Operations Centres.
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Australian investors lose AUD $945 million to cyber scams
Tue, 29th Apr 2025
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Australian investment scams have cost consumers AUD $945 million in 2024, driven by complex cybercriminal groups Reckless Rabbit and Ruthless Rabbit, says Infoblox.
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Censys launches module to boost proactive threat hunting ability
Tue, 29th Apr 2025
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Censys launches Threat Hunting module, empowering security teams to proactively detect and neutralise cyber threats using real-time Internet Intelligence data.
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Blackpoint Cyber launches CompassOne for security management
Tue, 29th Apr 2025
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Blackpoint Cyber launches CompassOne, a unified security platform offering complete cybersecurity management to tackle tool fragmentation and boost protection.