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Hornetsecurity launches AI cyber assistant for Microsoft 365
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Hornetsecurity unveils an AI Cyber Assistant within 365 Total Protection Plan 4 to boost Microsoft 365 security with automated email and Teams threat defence.
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Over half of spam emails now generated by AI, new study finds
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New research finds AI now generates over half of spam emails and 14% of business email compromise attacks, enhancing their sophistication and evasion.
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The delicate dance of user experience and security in the digital age
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Businesses can harmonise user experience and cybersecurity through identity and access management, ensuring seamless yet secure digital interactions.
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Cloudflare thwarts record 7.3 Tbps DDoS attack with automation
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Cloudflare blocked a record 7.3 Tbps DDoS attack targeting a client, marking the largest ever publicly disclosed, using its fully automated global defence system.
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Most firms overestimate AI governance as privacy risks surge
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Most firms overestimate their AI governance despite rising privacy risks and growing AI-related incidents, with only 17% deploying strong technical controls globally.
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Trilliant unveils analytics platform to cut utility losses
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Trilliant launches cloud-independent Analytics as a Service to help utilities cut energy losses by enhancing data analysis, forecasting and decision-making.
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Ian Tickle named Chief of Global Field Operations at Freshworks
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Ian Tickle has been named Chief of Global Field Operations at Freshworks, advancing from interim to lead the company’s global sales and expansion efforts.
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Poor cloud security leaves secrets & data at risk, report finds
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A report finds poor cloud security and misconfigurations put sensitive data and secrets at risk across major public cloud providers worldwide.
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Nearly half of developers say over 50% of code is AI-generated
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Almost half of developers using AI report that over 50% of their code is AI-generated, yet a third deploy it without consistent human review, raising security concerns.
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Thyssenkrupp boosts supply chain with Celonis AI technology
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Thyssenkrupp Rasselstein enhances its global supply chain with Celonis AI, boosting efficiency, transparency and delivery reliability across operations.
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IDC’s Chris Marshall reveals why tech needs to scale smart
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IDC's Chris Marshall urges firms to prioritise practical tech solutions delivering cost savings and scalability over flashy innovation at Sydney summit.
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Nicola Gerber appointed Fastly Vice President for APJ growth drive
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Fastly has appointed Nicola Gerber as Vice President for Asia Pacific and Japan to spearhead growth and boost adoption of its edge cloud platform in the region.
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Netskope expands Microsoft partnership to boost AI data security
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Netskope expands its partnership with Microsoft to integrate data security across cloud and AI environments, enhancing protection for enterprise users.
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Cohesity & MongoDB expand integration for enterprise data resilience
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Cohesity and MongoDB have deepened their integration to boost data protection and recovery for large enterprises, enhancing resilience against cyber threats.
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Azul & Chainguard partner on zero-CVE Java containers
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Azul and Chainguard have teamed up to offer zero-CVE Java containers, enhancing security and support for enterprise Java workloads with Hardened, source-built images.
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UiPath launches next-generation automation platform in Australia
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UiPath has launched its next-generation automation platform in Australia, combining AI agents, robots and humans to streamline complex business processes.
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ReliaQuest report exposes rise of social engineering cyber threats
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ReliaQuest reveals surge in social engineering cyber threats, with ClickFix tactics and ransomware group shifts raising new security challenges in 2025.
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Willis launches Zest Insurance digital platform for Australian SMEs
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Willis launches Zest Insurance, a digital platform offering tailored, fully online insurance solutions to Australian SMEs, starting with admin and support sectors.
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Samsung’s Solve for Tomorrow invites youth to tackle real issues
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Samsung's 2025 Solve for Tomorrow invites Australian youth to use STEM and AI in tackling real-world issues with prizes including AUD $10,000 and tech packs.
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Mirantis unveils architecture to speed & secure AI deployment
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Mirantis has launched its AI Factory Reference Architecture, enabling rapid, secure deployment of scalable AI infrastructure for enterprises globally.