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A content writer who sees art in everything, Imee has always been passionate about creative writing. For the past few years, she has been working in the field of education, e-commerce and social media. She finds comfort in music and reading novels.

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Identity theft affects 13% of Australians, says Norton
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phishing
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Thirteen per cent of Australians have fallen victim to identity theft, highlighting urgent concerns over financial stability and mental health, says Norton.
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Zendesk unveils AI solutions to boost customer support
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cx
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martech
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Zendesk has unveiled a suite of AI-driven tools designed to improve omnichannel customer support, enhancing collaboration between human and AI agents.
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US indictment reveals Anonymous Sudan's true motives
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advanced persistent threat protection
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ai security
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cybersecurity
The U.S. Department of Justice has indicted two Sudanese brothers linked to hacktivist group Anonymous Sudan, challenging beliefs of state-sponsored cyber attacks.
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ExtraHop unveils new file analysis features for RevealX
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ransomware
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advanced persistent threat protection
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dlp
ExtraHop has launched new file analysis features within RevealX, enhancing malware detection and ransomware defence for better cybersecurity responses.
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Gathid Software earns ISO 27001:2022 certification
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data protection
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martech
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risk & compliance
Gathid Software has achieved ISO 27001:2022 certification, reinforcing its commitment to data security and leadership in identity governance.
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CrowdStrike appoints Louis Tague as ANZ Sales VP
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advanced persistent threat protection
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breach prevention
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ai security
CrowdStrike has appointed Louis Tague as Vice President of Sales for Australia and New Zealand, aiming to boost growth in the cybersecurity market.
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GoCardless appoints new MD for international expansion
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fintech
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martech
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cdp
Alexandra Chiaramonti has been appointed Managing Director of GoCardless's international operations to drive global growth, particularly in APAC regions.
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Ben Hurley named CEO to lead Devexperts' growth phase
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saas
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financial institutions
Devexperts has appointed Ben Hurley as its new CEO, signalling a clear focus on innovation and growth as the company expands its market presence.
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TTC Group appoints Roy Hastings as new Chief Financial Officer
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cfo
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m&a
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nhs
TTC Group has appointed Roy Hastings as CFO to drive expansion into regulated training markets following strategic acquisitions including Miad Healthcare.
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Adam Bates joins MultiversX as Chief Marketing Officer
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cryptocurrency
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blockchain
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ai
Adam Bates, former CMO of Cardano, joins MultiversX to enhance global marketing and boost awareness of its blockchain capabilities.
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Finnish Customs dismantle dark web marketplace Sipulitie
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cybersecurity
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bitdefender
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collaboration
Finnish Customs, alongside international law enforcement, has dismantled the Sipulitie dark web marketplace notorious for narcotics sales, marking a significant victory.
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Aussie & Kiwi firms lag in post-quantum crypto readiness
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cybersecurity
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it professionals
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skills gap
A new survey reveals a worrying disconnect in Australia and New Zealand between awareness and readiness for post-quantum cryptography, despite rising concerns.
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Cyber threats to 2024 US election identified by Fortinet
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firewalls
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ransomware
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mfa
Fortinet's FortiGuard Labs warns of rising cyber threats ahead of the 2024 U.S. presidential election, targeting voters and electoral processes.
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Cequence Security appoints Randolph Barr as new CISO
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data protection
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advanced persistent threat protection
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risk & compliance
Cequence Security has appointed Randolph Barr as Chief Information Security Officer to bolster its API security strategy and enhance customer confidence.
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Azul Platform Prime boosts Java performance by 37%
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saas
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devops
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fintech
Azul's Java platform, Azul Platform Prime, boasts a 37% performance increase over OpenJDK distributions, enhancing efficiency for enterprises globally.
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UiPath partners with SAP for enhanced automation solutions
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digital transformation
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rpa
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cloud services
UiPath has unveiled integration with SAP Build Process Automation, enhancing automation for SAP customers and streamlining their migration to the cloud.
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WatchGuard reveals new malware trends in Q2 2024 report
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malware
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firewalls
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endpoint protection
WatchGuard's Q2 2024 Internet Security Report reveals new malware threats dominating the landscape, with 74% targeting Chromium-based browsers.
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Bitdefender launches AI platform to tackle online scams
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edutech
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phishing
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email security
Bitdefender has launched 'Scam Copilot', an AI platform designed to combat online scams, amid concerns over AUD $2.7 billion lost to fraud in Australia.
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CIOs prioritise network security over AI, report reveals
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firewalls
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network security
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iot
A new report from Extreme Networks reveals CIOs are prioritising network security over AI, with 34% citing it as their top IT concern for 2024.
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OutSystems launches Mentor for AI-driven app development
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digital transformation
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low-code
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genai
OutSystems has launched Mentor, an AI-driven app generation tool aimed at revolutionising the software development lifecycle to boost productivity.