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Ransomware attacks expose urgent risks for critical utilities
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Spanish water supplier Aigües de Mataró was hit by ransomware, highlighting growing cyber risks to essential infrastructure worldwide, experts warn.
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Nozomi integrates with NVIDIA BlueField to boost AI cyber defences
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Nozomi Networks and NVIDIA have partnered to integrate AI-powered cybersecurity on BlueField DPUs, enhancing threat detection for industrial and critical infrastructure systems.
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Oxford Saïd launches MBA boosting cyber resilience skills
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digital transformation
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advanced persistent threat protection
Oxford Saïd launches a new MBA elective in cyber resilience, featuring a live cyberattack simulation to prepare leaders for evolving cyber threats.
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Excite raises AUD $2.8 million to expand cyber security training
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Excite Technology Services raises AUD $2.8 million to boost cyber security growth, funding its advanced digital forensics training centre and offensive security services.
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Singapore Election a hotbed for cyberactivity: Are businesses ready?
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data protection
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Singapore braces for increased cyber threats as General Election nears, with businesses urged to strengthen defences amid rising geopolitical tensions.
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Cyber attack on M&S exposes UK food supply chain risks
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advanced persistent threat protection
Marks & Spencer's recent cyber attack exposes vulnerabilities in the UK's food supply chain, prompting urgent calls for stronger cyber security measures.
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Durata expands leadership to drive growth in data centre sector
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edge computing
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partner programmes
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Durata expands senior leadership, adding three directors to boost growth in the global critical power and data centre sectors amid AI-driven demand surge.
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Anetac launches Human Link Pro to combat access risk with AI
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Anetac launches Human Link Pro, unifying human and non-human identity management with AI to combat rising security risks amid workforce shifts globally.
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Iberian blackout raises fears of growing cyber-attack risks
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A widespread blackout in Spain and Portugal sparks debate over whether a cyber-attack caused the outage, despite initial reports of a technical fault.
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NZ submarine cables are 'attractive espionage targets', officials warn
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cybersecurity
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Officials alert PM that submarine cables, vital for vast data transfers, are attractive espionage targets amid global concerns over their security.
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Rubrik launches Identity Resilience for stronger cyber defence
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cloud security
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advanced persistent threat protection
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Rubrik launches Identity Resilience to enhance protection of human and non-human identities against cyber-attacks targeting critical infrastructure globally.
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Saviynt appoints Roger Hsu to spearhead Asia expansion drive
Last month
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digital transformation
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Saviynt appoints Roger Hsu as Regional VP for Asia to lead cybersecurity growth amid rising cyber threats in the Asia-Pacific region.
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ADLINK & Elma partner to offer rugged computing for railways
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ADLINK Technology and Elma Electronic partner to deliver rugged computing solutions for railway and mission-critical applications, ensuring reliability in harsh environments.
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System intrusions cause 80% of Asia-Pacific data breaches
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Verizon's 2025 DBIR reveals system intrusions caused 80% of Asia-Pacific data breaches, with ransomware hitting 51% and malware attacks soaring to 83%.
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Reconeyez appoints new leaders to drive global security growth
Last month
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critical infrastructure
Reconeyez appoints Gary Frith as Chief Revenue Officer and Andy Keeley as Marketing Director to boost global expansion of its AI-powered perimeter security solutions.
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OPSWAT partners with Sektor Cyber to boost ANZ presence
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malware
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firewalls
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OPSWAT has named Sektor Cyber as its new distributor in Australia and New Zealand to boost cybersecurity solutions amid rising regulatory demands.
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Australia faces OT security gaps as IT & SOCs converge
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Australia's IT and OT convergence exposes critical security gaps, with traditional SOCs struggling to monitor and respond to specialised operational technology threats.
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Distology adds Radiflow to expand OT security for resellers
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firewalls
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network security
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Distology partners with Radiflow to enhance OT security offerings for resellers, boosting protection of critical infrastructure across manufacturing and utilities sectors.
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Australia's cyber sector grows amid increasing attack risks
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data protection
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ransomware
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digital transformation
A new report reveals Australia's cyber security sector thrived amid rising attack threats, generating AUD $6.13 billion in revenue and employing over 137,000 people.
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Funding crisis sparks fears for future of global CVE system
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critical infrastructure
US government funding for the crucial CVE cybersecurity programme is set to lapse, raising fears over global vulnerability tracking and defence efforts.