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Infinigate & Torq partner to roll out AI security solution
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Infinigate partners with Torq to distribute HyperSOC, an AI-driven solution enhancing security operations centres across Europe with advanced automation.
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LexisNexis data breach exposes 364,000 personal records
Yesterday
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data protection
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data analytics
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advanced persistent threat protection
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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Zscaler to acquire Red Canary to boost AI-powered security ops
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data protection
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cloud security
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Zscaler to acquire Red Canary, enhancing AI-powered security ops to speed up threat detection and response, expected to close in August 2025.
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Securin appoints AI expert Dr. Mukkamala as new CEO
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cloud security
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Securin appoints AI expert Dr. Srinivas Mukkamala as CEO to lead its shift towards AI-driven cybersecurity solutions and advanced threat detection.
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Ekco acquires Predatech to boost UK cyber security services
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cloud security
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Ekco has acquired Manchester cyber security firm Predatech, expanding its pen testing services and opening its first northern England office in the UK.
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Picus launches tool for real-time validation of exploitable risks
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Picus Security launches Exposure Validation, a tool using real-time attack simulations to identify which vulnerabilities are truly exploitable in organisations.
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Gigamon survey finds AI drives hybrid cloud breach rise to 55%
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hybrid cloud
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advanced persistent threat protection
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breach prevention
AI-driven cyber threats have pushed breach rates to 55%, with hybrid and public clouds seen as increasingly vulnerable, says Gigamon's 2025 survey.
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Exabeam & Vectra AI partner to boost threat detection speed
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network security
Exabeam and Vectra AI have partnered to integrate their platforms, aiming to accelerate cyber threat detection and simplify security operations for organisations.
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Exclusive: Cyber expert Louise Hanna warns education, proactive strategies lacking
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siem
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Cybersecurity expert Louise Hanna warns Australian organisations lack education and proactive strategies, urging caution amid AI hype and supply chain risks.
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Cynet launches next-gen AI threat detection, cuts false alarms
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advanced persistent threat protection
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Cynet updates its AI-driven CyAI engine to cut false positives by 90%, boosting threat detection for MSPs and SMBs in cybersecurity.
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Exabeam partners with Vectra AI to boost cloud threat defence
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network security
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cloud security
Exabeam and Vectra AI have partnered to combine their platforms, enhancing threat detection and response across cloud environments with unified security operations.
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AI investment rises as security teams battle skills shortages
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Splunk's report reveals 71% of ANZ organisations boost AI investment amid staffing shortages to tackle security tool fragmentation and rising cyber threats.
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Coinbase offers USD $20 million bounty after insider data breach
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data protection
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Coinbase says a data breach affected around 1% of users, with cybercriminals demanding a USD $20 million ransom, which was firmly rejected by the firm.
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Alabama cyberattack exposes state staff credentials, disrupts services
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firewalls
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data protection
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ransomware
Alabama probes a cyberattack disrupting government services and stealing employee credentials, urging staff to exercise caution amid ongoing investigations.
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AI impact on APAC cybersecurity teams divides leaders & analysts
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data protection
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advanced persistent threat protection
Research reveals a stark gap in AI's impact on cybersecurity: 71% of APJ executives see gains, yet only 5% of analysts agree, highlighting trust and effectiveness issues.
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Cybersecurity spend to surpass $200B as risks surge
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saas
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ransomware
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Global cybersecurity spending is set to exceed USD $200 billion in 2024 as firms boost defences against rising cyber threats amid digital growth.
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Orange Cyberdefense earns Cortex XMDR Select status in Asia Pacific
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network infrastructure
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Orange Cyberdefense is named a Cortex XMDR Select Specialisation Partner by Palo Alto Networks, enhancing cybersecurity services across Asia Pacific.
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Barracuda boosts threat detection with multimodal AI upgrade
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Barracuda Networks launches multimodal AI threat detection, tripling malicious file identification and speeding response eightfold for adaptive cybersecurity.
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How outsourcing and automation plug the cybersecurity skills gap
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it training
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advanced persistent threat protection
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ai
Australian and New Zealand firms tackle cybersecurity talent shortages by outsourcing and automating, bridging gaps while enhancing defences against evolving threats.
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HPE unveils all-in-one secure gateway for small businesses
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firewalls
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network security
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advanced persistent threat protection
Hewlett Packard Enterprise launches HPE Networking Instant On Secure Gateway, a network security solution tailored for SMBs lacking IT resources.