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Supply Chain Security stories - Page 18

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Qantas breach sparks calls for stricter data security laws

Wed, 2nd Jul 2025
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Qantas has suffered a major data breach via a third-party platform, igniting demands for tougher data security laws in Australia.
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Shockwaves from Qantas cyber breach being felt across Australian business

Wed, 2nd Jul 2025
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The recent Qantas cyber attack underlines the urgent need for stronger defences, highlighting growing threats to supply chains and identity across Australian businesses.
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Qantas cyber breach highlights urgent need for supply chain security

Wed, 2nd Jul 2025
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A cyber breach at Qantas, traced to a third-party supplier, underscores urgent calls for stronger supply chain security across Australia's digital networks.
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Most firms unprepared for rising supply chain cyber threats

Thu, 26th Jun 2025
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A SecurityScorecard survey reveals 88% of cybersecurity leaders worry about supply chain risks, yet most firms lack effective active defence measures.
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GitLab & IBM launch platform to modernise mainframe DevOps

Tue, 24th Jun 2025
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GitLab and IBM launch GitLab Ultimate for IBM Z to modernise mainframe DevOps with native CI/CD and unified workflows on IBM z/OS.
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JFrog & TL Consulting boost APAC software supply chain security

Mon, 23rd Jun 2025
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JFrog partners with TL Consulting to enhance software supply chain security and governance for organisations across Asia Pacific using the JFrog Platform and expert consulting.
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Azul & Chainguard partner on zero-CVE Java containers

Thu, 19th Jun 2025
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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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Automotive cybersecurity grows as smart vehicles face new threats

Fri, 13th Jun 2025
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As vehicles become smarter and more connected, the automotive cybersecurity market grows rapidly to combat rising threats and protect road safety.
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APAC financial sector faces 245% surge in DDoS attacks, report finds

Wed, 11th Jun 2025
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Financial institutions in APAC faced a 245% surge in DDoS attacks last year, accounting for 38% of global incidents amid rising digital vulnerabilities.
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Black Kite debuts AI tool to automate third-party cyber risk

Tue, 10th Jun 2025
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Black Kite has launched an AI tool to automate third-party cyber risk assessments, speeding evaluations and improving risk insights in vendor ecosystems.
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Malware hits 16 React Native npm packages, 1m downloads at risk

Sun, 8th Jun 2025
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A malware attack has hit 16 React Native npm packages, putting around 1 million weekly downloads at risk of Remote Access Trojan infection.
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Retail cyber-attacks surge as weak defences lure criminals

Fri, 6th Jun 2025
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Retailers face a surge in cyber-attacks as weak defences and lapses in multi-factor authentication make them prime targets for criminals seeking valuable data.
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Retailers urged to strengthen cybersecurity after global attacks

Wed, 4th Jun 2025
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Retailers worldwide face mounting cyber attacks, with experts urging stronger security and supply chain oversight after breaches at Adidas, Victoria's Secret and Cartier.
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Adidas data breach highlights supply chain risk for retailers

Thu, 29th May 2025
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Adidas has suffered a data breach via a third-party provider, exposing customer information and highlighting rising cyber risks in retail supply chains.
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LexisNexis data breach exposes 364,000 personal records

Thu, 29th May 2025
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LexisNexis has suffered a data breach exposing personal details of over 364,000 people via a third-party software platform, raising security concerns.
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Exclusive: Dell integrates security at the heart of AI innovation

Tue, 27th May 2025
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Dell integrates security throughout its AI factory, aiming to secure AI innovation from design to deployment amid rising cyber threats and regulatory demands.
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Fintech sector faces mounting third-party security breach risks

Thu, 22nd May 2025
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Nearly 42% of data breaches in top fintech firms stem from third-party vendors, highlighting critical supply chain vulnerabilities despite strong internal security.
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Legal expert calls on Aussie brands to double down on trade mark protection with technology

Tue, 20th May 2025
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Amid counterfeit Australian wines in the UK, experts urge Aussie brands to boost trade mark protection and adopt tech to safeguard exports and reputation.
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Detmold Group boosts global operations with unified cloud IT

Wed, 14th May 2025
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Australian packaging firm Detmold Group has modernised its global IT with 11:11 Systems, enhancing scalability and data protection across 17 countries.
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Cloud Security Alliance report urges new defences for cloud

Fri, 2nd May 2025
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The Cloud Security Alliance's 2025 report reveals repeated cloud security failures, urging firms to bolster identity controls and shared defence measures.