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CEOs cautious about AI but focused on growth in 2024: Gartner survey

Thu, 23rd May 2024
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In 2024, 62% of CEOs are prioritising growth, the highest since 2014, signalling strong business confidence in recovery. AI tops the agenda post-Digital Transformation.
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What is vishing? Tips to spot and avoid voice phishing scams

Thu, 2nd May 2024
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As vishing scams persist, we explore its mechanisms, common tactics, and how to deter these voice phishing attacks, safeguarding your personal data and finances.
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Keepit appoints cybersecurity veteran Kim Larsen as new CISO

Wed, 17th Apr 2024
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Cybersecurity veteran Kim Larsen takes on Chief Information Security Officer role at SaaS data backup leader Keepit, expected to augment security advisory capabilities and service development.
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Innovative BANE platform set to fortify Australia's fight against cybercrime

Wed, 10th Apr 2024
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Australian and US researchers partner with Oracle to develop BANE, a pioneering platform leveraging AI to combat the escalating cybercrimes such as child exploitation, relieving law enforcement burdens.
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Optic Security Group boosts technical abilities with key appointments

Thu, 4th Apr 2024
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Optic Security Group bolsters its technical capabilities with significant appointments including Thinendra Kottegoda as National Engineering Manager.
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OutSystems to boost Victoria Police operational efficiency

Wed, 3rd Apr 2024
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Victoria Police has selected OutSystems, a global leader in low-code application development, to modernise its operations and enhance officer productivity.
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Taking organisations' physical security to the cloud

Wed, 27th Mar 2024
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Physical security departments are recognising the value of cloud technologies for resource optimization, and many are embracing the benefits of hybrid solutions.
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Ensuring security without compromising privacy

Mon, 18th Mar 2024
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Amid rising concerns over data privacy, organisations are prioritising security without compromising individual privacy, leveraging a unified privacy-centred approach and secure technology to balance protection and compliance.
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Rising trend of cybersecurity experts turning to cybercrime

Tue, 12th Mar 2024
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CIISec flags growing concern over cybersecurity professionals engaging in cybercrime, incited by the enticing monetary gains of the dark web.
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Speedcast expands STARS programme to enhance Northern Australia connectivity

Tue, 27th Feb 2024
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Speedcast is enhancing connectivity in Northern Australia through the expansion of its STARS (Satellite To All Remote Sites) programme, introducing its SIGMA edge compute platform and Starlink LEO connection to hundreds of remote sites.
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LockBit ransomware gang dismantled by global task force

Fri, 23rd Feb 2024
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The notorious LockBit ransomware gang, linked to over £120m in extortion and impacting 2000+ victims globally, has been dismantled by an international task force led by the UK and US.
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Group-IB exposes first iOS trojan stealing facial data by 'GoldFactory'

Mon, 19th Feb 2024
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Cybersecurity firm Group-IB uncovers iOS trojan, GoldPickaxe.iOS, the first to steal facial recognition data, believed to be made by Chinese threat actors, GoldFactory.
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Group-IB & INTERPOL collab tackles global cybercrime

Tue, 6th Feb 2024
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Operation Synergia shutdown hundreds of malicious servers, thanks to cybersecurity firm Group-IB and INTERPOL.
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Neo4j names Kristen Pimpini as VP for Asia Pacific region

Tue, 30th Jan 2024
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Neo4j appoints tech industry veteran Kristen Pimpini as VP for the rapidly expanding Asia Pacific region, who is predicted to enhance growth with his two-decade leadership experience.
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Kinetic IT secures major government contract for digital transformation

Thu, 18th Jan 2024
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Australia's Kinetic IT lands a $23 million three-year contract with the Federal Department of Infrastructure, set to support nationwide digital transformation with new tech services.
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Gallagher Security promotes George Dunleavy to Sales Manager for SA & NT

Thu, 11th Jan 2024
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George Dunleavy ascends to Sales Manager for South Australia and Northern Territory within Gallagher Security, replacing Karl Harris, in a strategic move to intensify operations in the area.
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Mobile phone detection cameras launched in South Australia

Thu, 4th Jan 2024
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South Australia is set to launch its first mobile phone detection cameras worth $15.9m following a successful trial in Adelaide.
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New Forescout report uncovers 21 new tech vulnerabilities

Fri, 8th Dec 2023
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SIERRA: 21 Living on the Edge analysis unearths 21 new tech vulnerabilities, triggering concern for critical global infrastructure.
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INTERPOL and IDEMIA launch advanced BioHUB across 196 member nations

Wed, 6th Dec 2023
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INTERPOL and IDEMIA have launched BioHUB, an advanced biometric identification system, across 196 member states for rapid, precise identification.
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Why enterprises and governments should prepare for Q-Day

Fri, 24th Nov 2023
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Governments and research organizations are investing in quantum computing to address sustainability, defence, climate change and other societal challenges.