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WatchGuard reveals Q2 2024 cyber threat trends report
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firewalls
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endpoint protection
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phishing
WatchGuard Technologies' latest Internet Security Report reveals that seven of the top ten malware threats in Q2 2024 were new.
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Businesses paying ransomware ransoms doubles in 2024
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data protection
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dr
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ransomware
Research reveals that businesses paying ransoms due to ransomware attacks has surged to 16.3% in 2024, up from 6.9% the previous year.
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SUSE report highlights APAC cloud security challenges 2024
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cloud security
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edge computing
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supply chain & logistics
SUSE's new report reveals cloud security concerns across APAC, with 64% of IT teams facing incidents and 57% worried about generative AI risks.
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Data breaches fall but AI & ransomware challenge finserv
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ransomware
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cloud security
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application security
Thales' 2024 Data Threat Report reveals a reduction in data breaches within financial services, but concerns over ransomware and GenAI adoption persist.
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Gap in cyber preparedness between Australia, UK, & US
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ransomware
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phishing
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advanced persistent threat protection
A new report reveals that only 50% of Australian executives feel their businesses can handle cyber threats, compared to 84% in the UK and US.
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Poor data foundations hinder AI advancement in business
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martech
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cdp
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genai
A report reveals that 78% of businesses struggle to fully leverage AI due to inadequate data foundations, highlighting significant barriers to progress.
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Everstage secures USD $30m in Series B funding round
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data analytics
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cx
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martech
Everstage has successfully raised USD $30 million in Series B funding, led by Eight Roads Ventures, to enhance its innovative sales commission management platform.
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Okta enhances security features to tackle identity threats
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dr
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mfa
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cloud services
Okta has unveiled new features for its Workforce Identity Cloud to tackle security challenges like identity breaches and MFA overload in enterprises.
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Okta & Zscaler boost zero trust security with new tools
Yesterday
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firewalls
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data protection
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network security
Okta and Zscaler have unveiled four new integrations to bolster zero trust security, enhancing access management and user experience for clients.
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Okta unveils new identity solution for GenAI applications
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genai
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Okta has launched its Customer Identity Cloud product, Auth for GenAI, to enhance identity security in rapidly evolving Generative AI applications.
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AI seen boosting hacking value by 71%, says Bugcrowd
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advanced persistent threat protection
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genai
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A new Bugcrowd report reveals 71% of hackers believe AI has boosted hacking's value, with 77% now using generative AI tools.
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Google Cloud launches new generative AI learning courses
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it training
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data analytics
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genai
Google Cloud plans to launch seven new generative AI courses, addressing the urgent skills gap in the sector as many professionals lack necessary training.
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Exclusive: SquareX Chief Architect on cybersecurity innovation
2 days ago
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cybersecurity
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browser extensions
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squarex
SquareX's Chief Architect, Jeswin Mathai, discusses the firm's innovative browser security solutions tackling escalating cyber threats in an exclusive interview.
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Exclusive: Australians express rising concern over AI in Cohesity survey
2 days ago
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edutech
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data protection
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ransomware
A new survey by Cohesity reveals that 93% of Australians are increasingly concerned about how AI affects data security, far surpassing worries in the US and UK.
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Exclusive: Alcatel-Lucent Enterprise expands into critical networks
2 days ago
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surveillance
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iot
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partner programmes
Alcatel-Lucent Enterprise is expanding its secure communication solutions for mission-critical sectors across Australia, New Zealand, and Fiji.
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Aussie & Kiwi firms lag in post-quantum crypto readiness
2 days ago
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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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Azul Platform Prime boosts Java performance by 37%
2 days ago
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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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Industry leaders on what businesses, policymakers and technologists should be reflecting on this AI Month
2 days ago
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hcm
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data privacy
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As AI Month begins, industry leaders urge businesses and policymakers to reflect on the responsible use and vast potential of AI across diverse sectors.
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UiPath partners with SAP for enhanced automation solutions
2 days ago
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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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Bitdefender launches AI platform to tackle online scams
2 days ago
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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.