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Generative AI transforms legal roles but people skills remain key

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Generative AI is transforming legal roles in Asia, but the Legal Innovation Asia 2026 report stresses that strong people skills remain crucial for success in the sector.
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Rising pressures push one in three DBAs to consider career change

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One in three database administrators in the UK are considering career changes amid rising work pressures and growing complexity, says new report.
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UK small businesses face surge in cyberattacks as BT acts

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UK small businesses face a 300% rise in daily cyber scans, prompting BT to launch AI-powered antivirus to shield SMEs from growing cyber threats.
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Over one million students complete global cyber safety training

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Over one million students worldwide have completed KnowBe4's cyber security training, boosting digital safety awareness for teens aged 16 and above.
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KnowBe4 Student Edition marks one million trained in cyber safety

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KnowBe4's Student Edition has trained one million students worldwide in cyber safety, enhancing online protection and campus security cultures.
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KnowBe4 honours EMEA partners for cyber defence & growth in 2025

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KnowBe4 has honoured top EMEA partners for excellence in cyber defence, marketing innovation, and growth in its 2025 Partner Programmeme Awards.
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RAD sets five-year plan to close digital divide for youth

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RAD sets a five-year plan to close Aotearoa's digital divide for youth through device access, digital skills, and systemic partnerships.
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Confidence high but few Canadians fully recover from ransomware

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While 94% of Canadian firms feel confident about recovering from ransomware, only 25% have fully restored their data after attacks, reveals OpenText survey.
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Gen Z sees biggest AI potential in education, survey finds

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Survey finds Gen Z in Canada and the US views education as AI's biggest opportunity, favouring personalised tutoring and adaptive learning systems.
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Queensland hackathon tackles rising cybercrime with new talent push

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ANZ, Griffith University, AWS and Queensland Police launch a Brisbane hackathon to combat rising cybercrime and boost local cyber talent and resilience.
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Ricoh urges UK firms to adopt ‘assume breach’ cyber approach

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Ricoh urges UK firms to adopt an ‘Assume Breach’ cyber approach, shifting focus to rapid response and recovery amid rising AI-driven attacks.
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NBN Co rolls out greener, faster devices for homes & businesses

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NBN Co begins rolling out greener, faster Network Termination Devices that cut energy use by 33% and boost internet speeds for Aussie homes and businesses.
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TA585 identified as key threat actor using advanced malware tools

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Proofpoint identifies TA585 as a cyber threat actor managing end-to-end attacks, deploying advanced malware like MonsterV2 to target finance firms globally.
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Fortinet launches Auckland SASE PoP to boost NZ cybersecurity

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Fortinet has launched its first Secure Access Service Edge point of presence in Auckland, enhancing cybersecurity and connectivity for New Zealand businesses.
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Sytech adapts to new forensic code, boosting UK digital standards

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SYTECH has adopted the new UK Forensic Science Regulator Code, enhancing its digital forensic standards and commitment to quality and compliance.
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Australia ranks high in cyberattacks as AI fuels new risks

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Australia ranks tenth globally for cyberattack frequency, with AI fueling a rise in ransomware and extortion, Microsoft reports in its 2025 Digital Defence Review.
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Preparing for tomorrow’s threats today: 3 human-centric cybersecurity trends every CIO needs to know

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Cyber threats surge with 31% more vulnerabilities in 2024; CIOs urged to prioritise human-centric strategies and AI-driven defences for stronger cybersecurity.
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AISA Awards 2025 honour leaders shaping Australia’s cyber security

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The 2025 AISA Awards have honoured leaders and organisations for outstanding contributions to Australia's cyber security across education, innovation, and community engagement.
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Aryaka launches enhanced partner programme for EMEA & APAC

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Aryaka launches an enhanced partner programme in EMEA and APAC, boosting collaboration, onboarding, and resources for over 30 new distributors and VARs.
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Finance & healthcare sectors urged to upskill amid cyber gaps

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Finance, healthcare and MSSPs face significant cybersecurity skill gaps, urging urgent upskilling beyond compliance to tackle evolving cyber threats effectively.