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Cyber resilience stories - Page 24

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Commvault revenue rises 26% to USD $282 million in first quarter

Thu, 31st Jul 2025
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Commvault's Q1 revenue rose 26% to USD $282 million, driven by strong subscription growth and a 24% jump in annualised recurring revenue.
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Commvault scores top five rankings in 2025 Gartner data report

Thu, 31st Jul 2025
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Commvault topped five of six use cases in Gartner's 2025 Critical Capabilities for Backup and Data Protection Platforms report, leading in cloud and recovery.
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Panaseer launches AI tool for real-time analysis of cyber risks

Wed, 30th Jul 2025
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Panaseer has launched Key Drivers, an AI tool delivering real-time cybersecurity risk analysis to help organisations swiftly spot and address vulnerabilities.
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Quadruple extortion ransomware rises in Asia Pacific region

Wed, 30th Jul 2025
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Quadruple extortion ransomware, including DDoS attacks and partner pressures, is rising in Asia Pacific, intensifying cybercrime risks across critical sectors.
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ACS report urges action on digital skills for AUD $134bn growth

Wed, 30th Jul 2025
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ACS urges Australia to close its digital skills gap, unlocking AUD $134bn growth and boosting jobs through a ten-point plan centred on AI and tech training.
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Ransomware threats rise, attackers adopt quadruple extortion

Tue, 29th Jul 2025
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Ransomware attacks are escalating with quadruple extortion tactics that combine data encryption, DDoS, public harassment and regulatory threats in 2025.
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Cyberattacks reshape modern conflict & highlight resilience needs

Tue, 29th Jul 2025
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Recent cyberattacks on infrastructure and healthcare reveal a new digital battleground, prompting global efforts to strengthen cyber resilience and defence.
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60% of firewalls fail initial compliance checks, says study

Fri, 25th Jul 2025
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New study reveals 60% of enterprise firewalls fail critical compliance checks, exposing risks from unused rules and poor governance in complex networks.
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DDoS attacks hit new peak with over 250 billion requests in major June surge

Thu, 24th Jul 2025
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June 2025 saw a record DDoS surge, with 250 billion requests targeting a major tech firm, as attacks nearly doubled to almost two every minute, Fastly reports.
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Trustwave launches OT security portfolio with Nozomi Networks

Wed, 23rd Jul 2025
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Trustwave and Nozomi Networks team up to launch a new OT security portfolio, boosting defence of critical infrastructure against rising cyber threats.
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New APRA regulations raise the stakes on data governance and security in financial services

Wed, 23rd Jul 2025
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APRA's new rules make boards in Australia's financial sector directly accountable for robust data governance and cyber risk management amid rising threats.
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Slipstream Cyber names new leaders to strengthen national growth

Tue, 22nd Jul 2025
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Slipstream Cyber appoints David Kaplan and Steve Macdonald to boost leadership amid rising cyber threats and drive national growth across Australia.
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Cohesity Gaia brings AI-powered backup search to Microsoft 365

Fri, 18th Jul 2025
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Cohesity Gaia now integrates with Microsoft 365 Copilot, enabling AI-powered search of backup data within the familiar Microsoft 365 interface for enterprise users.
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Commvault appoints Alan Atkinson & Michelle Graff to drive growth

Fri, 18th Jul 2025
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Commvault appoints Alan Atkinson as Chief Business Development Officer and Michelle Graff as Senior VP to boost partner growth globally.
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Kyndryl unveils Agentic AI Framework for secure enterprise AI

Fri, 18th Jul 2025
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Kyndryl launches its Agentic AI Framework to securely deploy scalable AI agents that collaborate with human teams across diverse enterprise IT environments.
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Okta, NCC Group partner for enhanced CIAM & cyber security

Thu, 17th Jul 2025
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Okta and NCC Group have partnered to enhance customer identity and access management, combining cybersecurity expertise with adaptive multi-factor authentication.
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Rubrik boosts AWS database security with DynamoDB, RDS tools

Wed, 16th Jul 2025
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Rubrik enhances AWS cloud security with new tools for Amazon DynamoDB and cyber resilience solutions for Amazon RDS, boosting data protection and recovery.
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Yubico launches Enhanced PIN YubiKey to boost enterprise security

Wed, 16th Jul 2025
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Yubico launches Enhanced PIN YubiKey 5 via its global service, boosting PIN security with stricter rules to help enterprises meet evolving regulations worldwide.
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Motor Ai secures USD $20m for transparent autonomous tech

Tue, 15th Jul 2025
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Berlin-based MOTOR Ai raises USD $20 million seed funding to advance transparent, neuroscience-driven Level 4 autonomous tech for Europe's public transport.
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Why human vigilance is now more critical than ever

Mon, 14th Jul 2025
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AI amplifies cyber threats, making human vigilance more vital than ever as companies face sophisticated phishing and deepfake attacks.