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Acronis reports 293% increase in email cyberattacks in H1 2024
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malware
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phishing
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email security
Cybersecurity firm Acronis has identified a staggering 293% increase in email cyberattacks during the first half of 2024 compared to 2023.
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Cybercriminals exploit CrowdStrike outage with fake support sites
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malware
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cybersecurity
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aviation
Cybercriminals capitalised on a CrowdStrike Falcon outage by creating over 180 fake support websites, targeting 8.5 million affected devices worldwide.
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Altia strengthens APAC presence with new senior appointments
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government
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hp
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ibm
Altia boosts its APAC team with Rob Cordy as Head of Sales and Brandan Lizotte as Senior Business Development Manager, aiming to expand in Australia and China.
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Solar panel installations in England drop by 25% in early 2024
Tue, 30th Jul 2024
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cartech
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power / energy
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renewable energy
Solar panel installations in England plummeted to 63,000 in the first half of 2024, a 25% decrease from last year, but experts predict a rebound.
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Immutability is the cornerstone of a safe enterprise
Mon, 29th Jul 2024
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advanced persistent threat protection
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data protection
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physical security
Immutability is vital for Australian enterprises, ensuring data integrity, compliance, and trust amidst rising cyber threats and stringent regulations.
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Report highlights obstacles to AI adoption in Australia
Mon, 29th Jul 2024
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it training
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public sector
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government
V2 Digital's first State of AI in Australia report highlights early stages of AI adoption, barriers, and potential for business growth, with only 21% showing AI maturity.
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CrowdStrike outage fuels rise in phishing scams, experts argue
Wed, 24th Jul 2024
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supply chain systems
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ai security
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downtime
Experts are warning of phishing scams exploiting the CrowdStrike Falcon disruption, urging vigilance against fake fixes targeting impacted systems.
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Mixed reaction from the AI community on King's Speech
Thu, 18th Jul 2024
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ai
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government
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pegasystems
The King's Speech lacked the anticipated new AI Bill, sparking mixed reactions and highlighting the UK's focus on cyber security over comprehensive AI legislation.
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Luke Coleman appointed CEO of Communications Alliance
Wed, 17th Jul 2024
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government
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communications industry
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stakeholders
In an exciting and fresh appointment, Luke Coleman will be stepping into the role of CEO at Communications Alliance in September 2024.
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Gap found between data security perceptions & breach reality
Mon, 15th Jul 2024
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edutech
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ransomware
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apm
Report reveals a disconnect between perceived and actual data security, with 63% of firms overestimating their protective measures despite record data breaches.
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Experts urge UK Govt to prioritise AI & process intelligence
Wed, 10th Jul 2024
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martech
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digital transformation
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cdp
Industry experts call for the UK government to prioritise AI and process intelligence, highlighting the critical need to eliminate inefficiencies and foster innovation to drive economic growth.
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ACT gov partners with TechnologyOne for new dev software
Wed, 3rd Jul 2024
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saas
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government
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cloud services
The ACT Government partners with TechnologyOne to introduce a new SaaS system for development applications, promising improved transparency and efficiency for residents and developers.
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UK financial leaders shift support to Labour – report
Wed, 3rd Jul 2024
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fintechs
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financial systems
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labour party
Research shows 55% of UK financial leaders plan to vote Labour, foreseeing positive business impacts, contrasting with 26% expecting negative effects.
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Outsized expands into ANZ region amid growing talent demand
Wed, 3rd Jul 2024
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digital transformation
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dei
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ai
Outsized expands into Australia and New Zealand, bringing its unique talent platform specialising in high-end roles. Led by Sara Kahlau, the move addresses skills shortages in key sectors.
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OutSystems Developer Cloud earns SOC 2 attestation for security
Fri, 28th Jun 2024
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martech
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low-code
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data privacy
OutSystems secures SOC 2 attestation for its Developer Cloud, ensuring heightened security for mission-critical applications across highly regulated industries.
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McGrathNicol expands partnership with three new appointments
Fri, 28th Jun 2024
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advanced persistent threat protection
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risk & compliance
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data privacy
McGrathNicol has promoted Melissa Smith, Alex Morkos, and Mark Wroniak to its partnership, expanding to 55 partners. 11 directors were also promoted.
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SentinelLabs report exposes ransomware strategy of APT groups
Thu, 27th Jun 2024
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ransomware
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cybersecurity
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disruption
SentinelLabs' latest report exposes how cyberespionage groups, including the Chinese APT group ChamelGang, are strategically using ransomware for disruption and misattribution.
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Apricorn earns ISO 9001:2015 certification for quality management
Thu, 27th Jun 2024
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encryption
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r&d
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government
Apricorn has attained ISO 9001:2015 certification from IAPMO SCB, reinforcing its commitment to quality management and operational excellence in hardware-encrypted USB data storage.
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BlackBerry cyber report reveals 3.1 million attacks in Q1 2024
Wed, 26th Jun 2024
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smartphones
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malware
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ransomware
BlackBerry's latest report reveals alarming rise in malware, with 3.1 million cyberattacks thwarted from Jan to Mar 2024—critical infrastructure, especially finance, severely hit.
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BlackBerry thwarts 3.1 million cyberattacks in early 2024 report
Wed, 26th Jun 2024
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smartphones
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malware
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ransomware
BlackBerry's Q1 2024 report reveals unprecedented cyber threats, detecting 3.1 million attacks and a 40% rise in new malware, spotlighting surging global cybersecurity tensions.