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Canadian Space Agency funds groundbreaking QKD satellite test

Tue, 21st Jan 2025
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The Canadian Space Agency has invested CAD $1.4 million in QEYnet to advance quantum key distribution technology, enhancing satellite data security.
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Zyxel Networks wins 2024 award for firewall innovation

Tue, 21st Jan 2025
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Zyxel Networks has won the 2024 Cyber Security Award for Innovation for its USG FLEX 200HP Security Firewall, enhancing global digital resilience.
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Omada partners with Microsoft to enhance AI-driven IGA

Tue, 21st Jan 2025
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Omada has unveiled a partnership with Microsoft, integrating its identity governance system with Microsoft Entra AI to enhance user experience and security.
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AvePoint completes acquisition of Ydentic to boost MSP growth

Tue, 21st Jan 2025
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AvePoint has completed its acquisition of Ydentic to enhance its MSP platform, aiming for increased efficiency and new security revenue streams.
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Exabeam unveils AI-driven LogRhythm Intelligence Copilot

Tue, 21st Jan 2025
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Exabeam has unveiled LogRhythm Intelligence Copilot, a new generative AI feature designed to enhance cybersecurity workflows and improve threat response.
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Cybersecurity predictions 2025: Hype vs. reality

Fri, 17th Jan 2025
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As cybersecurity predictions flood in for 2025, analysts warn against sensationalist claims, emphasising the dangers of AI in attacks like Business Email Compromise.
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Vectra AI launches global scholarship in AI & cyber

Fri, 17th Jan 2025
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Vectra AI has unveiled the Vectra AI Scholars Program, offering scholarships and mentorship to inspire the next generation in AI and cybersecurity.
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NXLog appoints Harald Reisinger as CEO in leadership shift

Fri, 20th Dec 2024
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NXLog has appointed Harald Reisinger as CEO, succeeding co-founder Botond Botyanszki, who becomes Chief Technology Officer to drive innovation.
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CSIS report reveals surge in sophisticated cyber threats

Thu, 19th Dec 2024
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CSIS Security Group's latest Threat Matrix report highlights a surge in cyberattacks, revealing over one billion compromised credentials on the dark web each month.
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Manufacturing sector hit hardest by ransomware in 2024

Wed, 18th Dec 2024
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New research reveals the manufacturing sector was hit hardest by cyber attacks in Q3 2024, with 394 ransomware incidents accounting for 71% of all cases.
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Amazon launches OpenSearch integration with Security Lake

Mon, 9th Dec 2024
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Amazon has launched its OpenSearch Service zero-ETL integration with Security Lake, enabling organisations to enhance security data analytics and insights.
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Lineaje report reveals open source vulnerabilities rise

Thu, 5th Dec 2024
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A new report by Lineaje reveals that over 95% of security vulnerabilities stem from open-source dependencies, highlighting critical risks for organisations.
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Gen foresees rising AI-driven scams & identity risks by 2025

Thu, 5th Dec 2024
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Gen's cybersecurity predictions for 2025 highlight a surge in identity theft and hyper-personalised scams driven by AI advancements and major breaches.
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Zscaler report reveals surge in mobile cyberthreats

Wed, 4th Dec 2024
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Zscaler's latest report reveals over 200 malicious apps in Google Play, urging organisations to enhance mobile security amid rising mobile threats.
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Five Eyes recommend Semperis' Purple Knight for cyber defence

Thu, 28th Nov 2024
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The Five Eyes Alliance has highlighted Semperis' Purple Knight tool in new guidance aimed at bolstering cybersecurity against identity threats.
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Cybersecurity advisory highlights top vulnerabilities of 2023

Tue, 19th Nov 2024
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Leading cybersecurity agencies have issued an advisory identifying frequently exploited vulnerabilities in 2023, urging enhanced security measures across sectors.
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Survey reveals rising demand for biometric travel tech

Mon, 18th Nov 2024
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Entrust's Seamless Travel Experience Survey reveals 94% of Australian frequent flyers favour biometric solutions for reducing airport wait times.
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American Water breach highlights infrastructure vulnerabilities

Wed, 9th Oct 2024
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American Water has reported a cybersecurity breach, highlighting the vulnerabilities threatening critical infrastructure such as water treatment facilities.
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Gen reveals 24% rise in ransomware attacks on consumers

Tue, 17th Sep 2024
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Threat report shows that within the consumer threat landscape, a popular delivery technique is hiding ransomware payload in pirated content.
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Gen reveals 46% surge in cyberattacks; AI scams grow rapidly

Thu, 5th Sep 2024
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Gen's Q2/2024 Threat Report reveals a 46% rise in cyberattacks, emphasising AI-enhanced scams. New Zealand and the UK are notably affected by financial scams.