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Appdome launches plugins to combat DeepSeek AI threats
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smartphones
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malware
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data 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
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data protection
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data analytics
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edr
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
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ransomware
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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
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firewalls
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data protection
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breach prevention
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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malware
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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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endpoint protection
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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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legal tech
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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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cx
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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.
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Australia's scam prevention law aims for AUD $50m fines
Fri, 8th Nov 2024
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uc
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collaboration
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telco
Australia's new Scam Prevention Framework compels banks and telecoms to tackle rising scams, with fines of up to AUD $50 million for non-compliance.
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UK firms double encryption policy use in 2024 study finds
Thu, 17th Oct 2024
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data protection
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ransomware
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encryption
Research by Apricorn reveals that the adoption of encryption policies among UK organisations has doubled in 2024, with 46% now mandating encryption for all data.
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Genesis Energy teams with Informatica for AI-driven data governance
Tue, 1st Oct 2024
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power / energy
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collaboration
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informatica
Genesis Energy partners with Informatica to implement AI-powered data governance, aiming to enhance data quality, streamline operations, and support advanced AI solutions.
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Cyber attack disrupts 20 UK railway stations, sparks security fears
Mon, 30th Sep 2024
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advanced persistent threat protection
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iam
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cybersecurity
A cyberattack disrupted services at 20 UK railway stations, exposing security flaws in public transport infrastructure and raising public anxiety over data breaches.
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Vectra AI reveals critical flaw in Google Cloud Document AI
Fri, 20th Sep 2024
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storage
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soc
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ai security
Vectra AI reveals a critical Transitive Access Abuse vulnerability in Google Cloud's Document AI, raising data exfiltration risk for users.
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Cybercriminals exploit content platforms for phishing attacks
Wed, 18th Sep 2024
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firewalls
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breach prevention
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ai
Cybercriminals exploit popular content platforms to launch sophisticated phishing attacks, targeting users in Singapore and the Asia-Pacific region.
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Entro Security report reveals critical risks in managing NHIs
Tue, 17th Sep 2024
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cybersecurity
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security vulnerabilities
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secrets management
Report reveals grave cybersecurity flaws, with 97% of Non-Human Identities having excessive privileges and 44% of tokens exposed.
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Content platforms exploited for phishing attacks, warns Barracuda
Tue, 17th Sep 2024
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edutech
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firewalls
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phishing
Barracuda reveals cybercriminals exploiting content platforms for phishing, targeting educational institutions and businesses worldwide with deceitful emails.
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Nuix unveils Cognitive AI for Discover platform enhancements
Fri, 6th Sep 2024
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cx
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martech
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ai
Nuix has launched Cognitive AI to boost its Discover platform's efficiency in document review, promising enhanced speed, accuracy, and cost savings.