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Retail theft at self-checkouts doubles, AI poses possible solution
Thu, 18th Jan 2024
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physical security
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shopping
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security vulnerabilities
Surging retail theft via self-checkouts sees cart-based losses doubling in a year, costing the average store over $102k annually, reveals an Everseen report.
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Guardio Labs exposes critical vulnerability in Opera browser
Thu, 18th Jan 2024
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browsers
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opera
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dark web
Guardio Labs uncovers a significant zero-day vulnerability in Opera's browser, threatening its 350 million active users; Opera's 'My-Flow' feature enables act of exploitation.
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Australia's cybersecurity plans overlooked smart home devices, expert warns
Wed, 17th Jan 2024
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edutech
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power / energy
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healthtech
Cybersecurity expert Leon Poggioli believes Australia's proposed cybersecurity law reforms need to pay more heed to smart home devices like solar inverters, crucial for grid stability.
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Report highlights growing cyber vulnerabilities, CISO Darren Humphries comments
Wed, 17th Jan 2024
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security vulnerabilities
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report
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qualys
Critical cyber vulnerabilities are soaring, with 74% of firms struggling to swiftly patch holes, warns Darren Humphries, CISO at technology services provider, Acora.
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Semgrep and HackerOne unite to improve code security reviews
Fri, 12th Jan 2024
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advanced persistent threat protection
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software development
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collaboration
In response to rising cyber threats, Semgrep and HackerOne's PullRequest aim to streamline early vulnerability detection and testing in software development through a new collaborative initiative.
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Software security strains under supply chain complexity, Slim.AI reveals
Fri, 5th Jan 2024
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supply chain & logistics
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ai
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cybersecurity
Over 40% of firms struggle to tackle vulnerabilities in the rising complexity of software supply chains, despite sizeable resource allocation, says Slim.AI's recent Container Report.
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Google Cloud launches tool to detect plaintext credentials for free
Fri, 5th Jan 2024
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encryption
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public cloud
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risk & compliance
Google Cloud launches a secret discovery tool aimed at boosting organisation's security by detecting and monitoring plaintext credentials, part of its no-cost Sensitive Data Protection offering.
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iPhone hardware feature exploited in Operation Triangulation
Thu, 4th Jan 2024
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it training
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advanced persistent threat protection
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soc
Kaspersky reveals hackers have utilised a previously unknown iPhone hardware feature to bypass Apple's memory protections.
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Netsafe reveals growing online harm for New Zealanders
Fri, 29th Dec 2023
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healthtech
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cyberbullying
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netsafe
Netsafe's 2023 research reveals a sharp rise in harmful digital communications experienced by New Zealanders, with almost half of the Māori population and many under 30 falling victim.
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NEC unveils AI strategy, aims to revolutionise industries with generative AI
Thu, 28th Dec 2023
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partner programmes
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ai
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healthtech
NEC launches a tailored AI solution to revolutionise operations across industries, building on its enhanced large language model.
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CybeReady celebrates standout year in security awareness training
Wed, 20th Dec 2023
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security vulnerabilities
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emea
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analyst report
CybeReady has seen exceptional growth over the course of 2023, with significant strides in security awareness training solutions.
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Zoom introduces VISS, an innovative approach to vulnerability assessment
Mon, 18th Dec 2023
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open source
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digital assessment
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security vulnerabilities
Zoom unveils Vulnerability Impact Scoring System (VISS), an open-source method set to revolutionise online security. .
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Beware the lasting legacy of the Log4j vulnerability
Mon, 18th Dec 2023
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application security
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open source
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software development
Efforts to mitigate the Log4j vulnerability involve updating to patched versions of Log4j, but the process continues to be complex.
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Australian firms boost AI investments for business operations, survey finds
Thu, 14th Dec 2023
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data analytics
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genai
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ai
Australian companies are significantly increasing AI investments to ramp up productivity and outpace competitors, a Dynatrace survey reveals.
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DerScanner introduces Supply Chain Security to protect third-party code elements
Fri, 1st Dec 2023
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supply chain & logistics
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cybersecurity
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hackers
DerScanner adds Supply Chain Security feature to verify third-party code, combating rising threats amid increasing open-source software cyberattacks.
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The pressing need for self-healing apps and network resilience
Thu, 30th Nov 2023
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data protection
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advanced persistent threat protection
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risk & compliance
Alarming new data reveals significant vulnerabilities that, if ignored, could lead to catastrophic consequences for enterprises.
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Exclusive: Qualys' risk-based approach to cybersecurity
Mon, 27th Nov 2023
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risk & compliance
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cybersecurity
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security vulnerabilities
Qualys, a provider of cloud-based security and compliance solutions, has been pivotal in aiding companies through their digital transformation.
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UK employees jeopardise workplace cybersecurity with unauthorised downloads
Thu, 9th Nov 2023
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risk & compliance
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cybersecurity
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software
Two-thirds of UK employees are endangering business cybersecurity by unauthorised app downloads, often unbeknown to IT departments, Armis research reveals.
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Cloud native security threats concern 75% of IT & security leaders
Thu, 9th Nov 2023
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devops
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apm
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open source
New research shows that IT and security leaders believe Kubernetes will play a major role in app development, but are concerned about security.
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GitHub's AI revolution: Transforming code language & developer experience
Thu, 9th Nov 2023
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siem
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martech
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apm
GitHub announces an AI-driven platform that integrates AI into every phase of development, introducing natural language as a universal programming language.