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Facial recognition in retail sparks privacy concerns

Fri, 22nd Nov 2024
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Experts warn that facial recognition technology in retail raises significant privacy concerns, with calls for organisations to ensure public acceptability.
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TCCA urges standards compliance for mission-critical apps

Fri, 22nd Nov 2024
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TCCA has highlighted the need for standards compliance in mission-critical broadband applications to enhance efficiency for critical communications users.
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Fujitsu partners with Linius to enhance video analysis

Tue, 5th Nov 2024
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data analytics
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digital transformation
Fujitsu has partnered with Linius Technologies to enhance global video data analysis, aiming to transform how businesses harness video insights.
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Licence Plate Recognition – What it is and how it works

Tue, 29th Oct 2024
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Licence Plate Recognition technology is revolutionising vehicle identification in Australia, enhancing traffic management, law enforcement, and parking systems.
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Protect your mini-me: How to prevent child identity theft

Thu, 17th Oct 2024
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email security
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cybersecurity
Worried about child identity theft? Our guide offers 10 steps on how to prevent child identity theft so you can safeguard your little one's future.
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Sphere Drones secures $1.89m deal with NSW National Parks

Thu, 3rd Oct 2024
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risk & compliance
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clean technologies
Sphere Drones wins $1.89 million contract with NSW's NPWS to improve natural hazard management using their HubX drone systems.
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Exclusive: Ericsson's Nathan McGregor outlines wireless tech innovations

Wed, 2nd Oct 2024
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network infrastructure
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sdn
Ericsson's Nathan McGregor details how the firm is driving wireless tech forward, enhancing enterprise connectivity with innovations in 5G, SASE, and more.
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BlackBerry report: Cyber threats up 53%, critical sectors hit

Mon, 30th Sep 2024
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malware
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ransomware
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advanced persistent threat protection
Rreport reveals a 53% surge in new malware samples, detecting 11,500 daily threats, with 43,500 cyberattacks thwarted each day from April to June 2024.
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National Missing Persons Hackathon unites 700 cyber experts

Tue, 17th Sep 2024
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Australia's National Missing Persons Hackathon brings 700 participants together for a five-hour quest, solving six cold cases with cutting-edge cybersecurity techniques.
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Unmonitored channels – Express malware delivery bypassing Secure Web Gateways

Thu, 5th Sep 2024
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casb
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Web attackers exploit unmonitored channels like WebRTC and WebSockets to smuggle malware past Secure Web Gateways, bypassing traditional network defences.
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Fortinet partners with Police Veterans Victoria for cybersecurity training

Mon, 2nd Sep 2024
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breach prevention
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cybersecurity
Fortinet partners with Police Veterans Victoria to offer free cybersecurity training, aiding veterans' transition to civilian careers and addressing the global skills gap.
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What makes winning data-driven solutions? Insights from Cloudera EVOLVE24

Fri, 9th Aug 2024
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cdp
Cloudera's EVOLVE24 event in Singapore highlights the pivotal role of data management and AI in driving enterprise growth, with key insights from leadership.
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Cloudera boosts metadata management at EVOLVE 24 APAC conference

Thu, 8th Aug 2024
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Cloudera unveiled significant metadata management updates at the EVOLVE 24 APAC conference in Singapore, enhancing data security and governance to meet rising demands.
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Cybercriminals weaponising stolen data in attacks

Thu, 8th Aug 2024
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ransomware
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network security
Cybercriminals escalate ransomware tactics, weaponising stolen data to extort victims, Sophos reveals. Threats now include exposing personal and illicit information.
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Altia strengthens APAC presence with new senior appointments

Thu, 1st Aug 2024
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Altia boosts its APAC team with Rob Cordy as Head of Sales and Brandan Lizotte as Senior Business Development Manager, aiming to expand in Australia and China.
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Security advocate backs Australia's social media ban for teens

Thu, 25th Jul 2024
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cybersecurity
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social media
Martin Kraemer of KnowBe4 supports Australia's proposed social media age bans, stressing the necessity of robust enforcement and education for parents and schools.
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91% of Australians seek better support for neurodivergent employees

Thu, 18th Jul 2024
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police
A new survey by DXC Technology reveals 91% of Australians feel organisations can better support neurodivergent employees.
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ExpressVPN privacy advocate warns of AI scams on Prime Day

Wed, 17th Jul 2024
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email security
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cybersecurity
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amazon
As Amazon Prime Day approaches, Lauren Hendry Parsons of ExpressVPN warns shoppers about rising AI-fueled scams, urging vigilance against counterfeit deals.
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Tesserent to lead Victorian Cyber Security Showcase in July

Mon, 15th Jul 2024
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advanced persistent threat protection
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risk & compliance
Tesserent will lead the Victorian Cyber Security Showcase on 23 July in Melbourne, uniting government and private sectors to address evolving cyber threats.
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ISMS.online CEO discusses growth, innovation, and compliance

Thu, 4th Jul 2024
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ISMS.online CEO Luke Dash discusses the company's 500% growth, innovations in compliance technology, and global expansion plans, including a new US office.