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Cybersecurity Awareness Month stories

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Cybersecurity becomes core for healthcare & finance in India

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India's healthcare and finance sectors are prioritising cybersecurity, combining advanced tech and cultural change to safeguard patient data and digital transactions.
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Why quantum threats demand our attention this Cybersecurity Month

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As Cybersecurity Awareness Month highlights current risks, experts warn we must urgently prepare for quantum computing's looming threat to encryption security.
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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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SMEs urged to cut data & boost cyber defences as attacks rise

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SMEs in Australia and the UK face rising cyber threats; experts urge cutting data and boosting defences as attacks and costs escalate rapidly.
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Our biggest security risk isn’t our software - it’s our thinking

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Cybersecurity’s biggest risk lies not in software flaws, but in uniform thinking; diversity of mind is key to stronger digital defences.
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Barracuda unveils Research hub to bolster cyber risk response

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Barracuda has launched Barracuda Research, a new hub aimed at simplifying cyber risk response with AI-driven threat intelligence and incident analysis.
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Cyberattacks exploit AI tools, deepfakes & critical software flaws

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Cyberattackers exploit AI tools, deepfakes and software flaws like Chrome extensions and Redis to breach enterprise systems and threaten executives.
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Australian firms face new risks as AI & threats reshape cyber landscape

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Australian firms face rising cyber risks as AI reshapes threats; experts urge stronger resilience and real-time defences amid growing attacks on major organisations.
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Cybersecurity leaders urge shift from awareness to real resilience

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Cybersecurity leaders urge firms to shift focus from awareness campaigns to building real resilience amid rising sophisticated cyber threats and costly attacks.
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Firms urged to step up AI & supply chain cyber defences

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Firms are urged to boost cyber defences amid rising AI risks and third-party breaches, as traditional security methods fall short in today's threat landscape.
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Cyberattacks cost UK firms over GBP £10,000 as hybrid work rises

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With 28% of UK workers hybrid working, cyberattacks now cost firms over GBP £10,000 on average, raising urgent security concerns for remote staff.
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Five key cyber security tips for cyber security awareness month

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October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month, urging all to stay vigilant online with five key tips to guard against evolving digital threats and scams.
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Help desks emerge as cybersecurity weak spot amid rising attacks

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IT help desks are a growing cybersecurity weak spot as attackers exploit urgent scenarios, prompting calls for better identity verification during Cybersecurity Awareness Month.
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Australian SMEs urged to bolster cyber defences as attacks surge

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As cyberattacks rise, Australian SMEs urged to boost defences with staff training and multi-factor authentication during Cybersecurity Awareness Month.
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AI projects & machine identities shift cybersecurity focus

Wed, 1st Oct 2025
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As AI projects rise and non-human identities outnumber humans in IT, firms must strengthen cybersecurity and governance to meet new regulatory demands.
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Experts call for people-centred cyber resilience & data focus

Tue, 30th Sep 2025
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Experts urge a people-centred approach to cyber resilience, focusing on human behaviour, layered defences, and robust data governance amid evolving threats.
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Identity security & data visibility key for cyber resilience

Tue, 30th Sep 2025
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Experts stress that identity security and unified data visibility are crucial to boosting cyber resilience amid rising AI and machine identity risks in 2025.
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AI-driven platforms & software supply chains heighten cyber risk

Mon, 29th Sep 2025
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AI platforms and software supply chains face rising cyber risks, urging firms to boost security and governance amid new vulnerabilities in generative AI systems.
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AI & quantum threats redefine priorities for Cybersecurity Month

Wed, 24th Sep 2025
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As Cybersecurity Month nears, experts warn AI and quantum tech pose rising digital threats, urging firms to boost policies, behaviour change, and cryptographic defences.
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KnowBe4 launches free resource kit for Cybersecurity Month

Fri, 29th Aug 2025
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KnowBe4 has launched a free, multilingual resource kit featuring arcade-style tools to help organisations boost cybersecurity during Awareness Month 2025.