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APRA tightens the cyber screws: What’s next for super funds and their partners?
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APRA demands super funds boost cyber security, mandating multi-factor authentication by August 2025 to protect member savings from rising cyber threats.
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Fiji central bank leads push for stronger national cyber resilience
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The Reserve Bank of Fiji is spearheading efforts to enhance national cyber resilience amid rapid digital growth, urging collaboration between public and private sectors.
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Verax launches Protect to tackle AI data leak risks for firms
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Verax AI launches Verax Protect globally to help firms prevent AI-driven data leaks, enhancing security and compliance amid rising AI adoption in businesses.
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Genesys unveils AI Studio to power safe, scalable virtual agents
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Genesys launches Cloud AI Studio with AI Guides, enabling firms to build scalable, ethical virtual agents for complex customer interactions without coding.
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KnowBe4, Microsoft partner to enhance email security with AI
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KnowBe4 and Microsoft have partnered to integrate AI-powered email security, enhancing threat detection for Microsoft 365 users through their ICES programme.
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Wolters Kluwer launches new ESG tools for CBAM & planning
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Wolters Kluwer unveils new ESG tools to aid firms with EU’s Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism compliance and integrate sustainability into financial planning.
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Ruminati expands emissions platform for advisors & producers
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Australian ag-tech firm Ruminati updates its emissions platform to help advisors support agricultural producers with new sustainability compliance and reporting needs.
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Australian survey reveals risky passwords & distrust of AI
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A survey of 1,000 Australians reveals risky password reuse and widespread distrust of AI agents in digital experiences, raising cyber security concerns.
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Privacy resilience: Why compliance alone won’t cut it in 2025
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In 2025, privacy demands more than compliance; organisations must embed it into culture, governance and cyber risk to meet rising regulatory and societal expectations.
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Adaptive partners with Tokio Marine for US parametric outage cover
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Adaptive Insurance and Tokio Marine HCC launch GridProtect, a parametric insurance covering short-term power outages across 18 US states for SMEs.
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Snyk acquires Invariant Labs to boost AI-native app security
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Snyk has acquired Invariant Labs to enhance its AI security tools, integrating new research into its AI Trust Platform to tackle emerging AI-native app threats.
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Upcover unveils dedicated fintech insurance vertical in Australia
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Upcover launches a dedicated fintech insurance vertical in Australia, offering tailored policies and faster digital solutions to support fintech firms' growth.
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Spectra launches cyber resilience certification for MSPs
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Spectra launches a cyber resilience certification for MSPs, backed by a specialist advisory board to improve cybersecurity and insurance outcomes.
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Bitdefender unveils EASM for proactive attack surface security
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Bitdefender launches GravityZone EASM, a tool for MSPs and businesses to proactively manage internet-facing assets and reduce security risks.
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Most firms unprepared for rising supply chain cyber threats
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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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FourTwoThree unveils global SME climate data platform with bank support
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FourTwoThree launches a global SME climate data platform supported by NatWest, NAB and SC Ventures to aid net zero transitions across supply chains.
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Sumsub & Data Zoo partner to boost global fraud prevention
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Sumsub and Data Zoo have partnered to deliver enhanced global fraud prevention and compliance solutions for financial institutions across 170+ jurisdictions.
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KnowBe4 integrates with Microsoft to boost email threat defence
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KnowBe4 has partnered with Microsoft to integrate AI-powered threat detection into Microsoft Defender for Office 365, enhancing email security for organisations.
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Barracuda launches managed vulnerability security for stronger cyber resilience
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Barracuda Networks launches Managed Vulnerability Security to enhance cyber defence, offering end-to-end scanning and expert-led remediation across IT environments.
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Emburse launches Sage Intacct Connector for enhanced spend control
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Emburse has launched the Sage Intacct Connector to streamline expense management and enhance spending control for small and mid-sized businesses.