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UK adults unprepared for dark web data leaks, survey finds
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A survey reveals 72% of UK adults are unprepared to respond if their personal data is exposed on the dark web, highlighting widespread cyber awareness gaps.
Blackwired unveils AI-powered upgrades to predict cyber-attacks
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Blackwired launches AI-powered ThirdWatch upgrades to predict and prevent cyber-attacks, enhancing threat visualisation and intelligence for global businesses.
Cyber risk tops Pacific business concerns amid growing climate threat
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Cyber threats top concerns for Pacific businesses in 2025, as economic and climate risks rise, according to Aon's Global Risk Management Survey.
UK firms unprepared for DUAA as staff training tops concerns
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A survey finds only 1.6% of UK firms fully ready for the Data Use and Access Act, with staff training the top concern amid fears of human error causing data breaches.
F5 BIG-IP hack exposes critical infrastructure to major risk
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A state-sponsored hack of F5's BIG-IP products risks critical infrastructure globally by exposing industrial control systems to unauthorised access and disruption.
The worst-case cyber scenario: A call to action for Australian organisations
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Australia faces a dire cyber threat scenario targeting its economy, infrastructure and government, urging organisations to enhance threat hunting and resilience now.
How to strengthen customer trust through secure cloud practices
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Australian government agencies must adopt robust cloud security practices to protect personal data, maintain public trust, and ensure resilient digital services.
Personalised internal emails drive sharp rise in phishing risk
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KnowBe4 research shows personalised phishing emails mimicking HR or IT cause highest employee click rates, exploiting trust in internal communications.
Australian firms urged to adopt proactive cybersecurity strategies
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Australian firms are urged to adopt proactive cybersecurity strategies, using the PEST framework to anticipate threats and enhance resilience in a complex landscape.
Check Point & NVIDIA launch AI Cloud Protect for secure deployments
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Check Point and NVIDIA launch AI Cloud Protect, a security solution for AI deployments, ensuring protection without impacting performance in enterprise settings.
Cybersecurity becomes core for healthcare & finance in India
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India's healthcare and finance sectors are prioritising cybersecurity, combining advanced tech and cultural change to safeguard patient data and digital transactions.
When cyber resilience becomes a CFO’s challenge
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Cyber resilience is now a critical CFO challenge, with cybersecurity failures directly impacting Australian companies' financial health and regulatory compliance.
Users spending up to $850 yearly on redundant and fragmented security apps
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Fragmented security apps cost users up to $850 yearly, exposing them to cyber risks and alert fatigue, says new study by Ontario Tech University and PureVPN.
BlueVoyant's warning after Qantas and Mango cyber attacks
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BlueVoyant warns Australian firms after Qantas and Mango suffer breaches via third-party suppliers, highlighting risks in supply chain cyber security.
Millions at risk in UK as password reuse fuels hacking surge
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Over six million people in the UK use a single password for all accounts, fuelling a rise in hacking as reports soar to 35,434 in 2024, warns new survey.
Droplet NeverTrust certified on HPE to tackle costly UK breaches
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Droplet's NeverTrust security solution certified on HPE ProLiant to shield UK firms from costly breaches by isolating applications beyond identity-based controls.
Bitdefender & CYPFER unite to boost global cyber response
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Bitdefender partners with CYPFER to integrate advanced cyber forensic and response services, enhancing global protection and recovery for businesses.
Bitdefender & CYPFER unite to strengthen global cyber recovery
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Bitdefender partners with CYPFER to enhance cyber recovery, integrating forensic and incident response into its cybersecurity services worldwide.
AI-driven mobile threats & human error reshape global security
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Verizon's Mobile Security Index reveals a surge in AI-driven mobile threats and human error, reshaping global organisational security risks in 2025.
How ransomware economics drives the global cybercrime industry
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Ransomware, a $10.5tn cybercrime industry by 2025, uses a professional economic model driving global attacks, with governments moving to curb payments.