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The problem with biometrics and the key things to consider

Tue, 21st May 2024
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Biometrics promise secure authentication, but they aren't foolproof. Issues with accuracy, hacking, theft, privacy, and bias complicate their efficacy.
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UK mid-sized firms voice concerns over cybersecurity threats

Thu, 9th May 2024
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Amid growing threats, 43% of UK's mid-sized firms remain worried about cybersecurity, fearing existing measures aren't robust enough.
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Exclusive: Insights from Yubico on World Password Day

Wed, 1st May 2024
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Ahead of World Password Day, Yubico's Regional VP, Geoff Schomburgk discusses the firm's global impact on cybersecurity and its move towards pioneering passwordless solutions.
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Portnox teams up with Bugcrowd for private bug bounty programme

Mon, 29th Apr 2024
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Cloud-native access control solutions provider, Portnox, is launching a private bug-bounty scheme in collaboration with Bugcrowd, incentivising white-hat hackers to identify security vulnerabilities for financial rewards.
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Parliament cyber summit highlights AI threat to national security

Fri, 1st Mar 2024
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Cyber-plans to tackle escalating AI threats to national security spotlighted at Parliament Street think tank's summit.
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China's hacking accusations against West lack substantial proof, says SentinelOne

Wed, 14th Feb 2024
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SentinelOne's investigation refutes China's allegations of Western hacking, highlighting a lack of substantial proof and noting China's use of recycled details from leaked US documents.
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Rising cyber threats challenge Southeast Asia's booming digital economy

Fri, 5th Jan 2024
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As Southeast Asia's digital economy rapidly reaches $100bn, it is attracting cyber criminals, with 28% of businesses observing an increase in threats alongside their digital expansion.
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Cyberint report explores digital dynamics of Israel-Hamas, Russia-Ukraine conflicts

Wed, 13th Dec 2023
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Cyberint releases report on digital warfare trends in Israel-Hamas and Russia-Ukraine conflicts, highlighting increased hacktivism.
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Ten hacker security measures to prevent cyber attacks

Wed, 18th Oct 2023
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Cybersecurity awareness remains a hot topic, and users are increasingly aware of the dangers of the digital world ,trying to avoid them within their means.
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Three unsafe technologies that could 'hack our bodies'

Thu, 12th Oct 2023
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Implantable technologies are still quite primitive and hacking into them is unlikely to have major consequences, aside from medical devices.
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Younger generations less likely to change their passwords

Wed, 27th Sep 2023
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Generation Z and Millennials in Australia and Canada less likely to change passwords, says study. Americans want companies to pay ransom.
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Australia is 5th most hacked worldwide, says cybersecurity expert

Wed, 13th Sep 2023
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According to the expert, cybercriminals are prospecting for valuable information, exploiting vulnerabilities and forging new techniques.
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Qakbot cyber hacking operation revealed by Check Point and FBI

Thu, 31st Aug 2023
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FBI dismantles Qakbot cyber hacking operation, impacting 700k computers worldwide. The malware is highly adaptive and financially-driven.
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Why fuzzing is an insufficient method for testing your APIs

Fri, 28th Jul 2023
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One of the common techniques used in software testing to identify potential vulnerabilities or bugs in a programme is fuzzing.
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Major surge in memory-based attacks as hackers evade traditional cloud security defences

Thu, 6th Jul 2023
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Protecting workloads with tools that understand how to interpret attacks on cloud runtime environments is crucial.
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Video: 10 Minute IT Jams - An update from BlueVoyant

Tue, 4th Jul 2023
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BlueVoyant's Vice President of APJ, Sumit Bansal, joins TechDay's IT Jams to discuss the company's products, innovations, and focus on the APAC market.
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Cyber Sentience exposes hackers selling school IT System access

Wed, 31st May 2023
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A cyber security firm says hackers are selling access to IT systems at hundreds of New Zealand schools and tertiary institutes.
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Over 340 million accounts compromised in data breaches

Mon, 29th May 2023
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Over 340 million people have been impacted by business data breaches in the first four months of 2023, with Twitter's breach being the largest.
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KnowBe4’s new tool to help against QR code phishing attacks

Fri, 26th May 2023
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KnowBe4 offers a complementary QR Code Phishing Security Test tool that identifies end users who fall victim to QR code phishing attacks.
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Check Point highlights new ChatGPT4.0 account theft concerns

Mon, 17th Apr 2023
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Check Point Research has identified a growing trend on the dark web and hacking underground involving the theft and sale of stolen ChatGPT Premium accounts.