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EasyDMARC appoints Allan Richards to boost global MSP growth
Email Security

EasyDMARC appoints Allan Richards to boost global MSP growth

EasyDMARC has appointed Allan Richards as its new Global MSP Growth Lead to strengthen its partner relationships and boost email security solutions.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Wed, 30th Oct 2024
Cybersecurity month highlights AI & proactive measures
Multi-factor authentication

Cybersecurity month highlights AI & proactive measures

As Cybersecurity Awareness Month kicks off, experts stress the urgency of adopting robust cyber defence strategies amid rising digital threats.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Tue, 8th Oct 2024
Layer secures USD $6m to boost decentralised web tech
Crypto

Layer secures USD $6m to boost decentralised web tech

Layer has raised USD $6 million in seed funding to enhance trust in internet software, spearheading advancements in decentralised application technology.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 8th Oct 2024
Kiwis confident in cyber security, but wary of AI tools
Phishing

Kiwis confident in cyber security, but wary of AI tools

New Zealanders are diligent about cyber security but wary of AI tools, an NCSC study reveals. Only 35% find cyber security intimidating, yet AI trust lags.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Mon, 30th Sep 2024
New Zealand's tech sector shows resilience amid global challenges
Data Privacy

New Zealand's tech sector shows resilience amid global challenges

New Zealand's tech sector shows resilience and growth potential despite global challenges, with AI and cybersecurity as key pillars, according to DLA Piper's 2024 Tech Index.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 10th Sep 2024
Group-IB & SecurityHQ form global partnership on cybersecurity
Semiconductors

Group-IB & SecurityHQ form global partnership on cybersecurity

Group-IB and SecurityHQ form a global partnership to integrate advanced cybersecurity solutions, enhancing SecurityHQ's SOC operations and fraud protection services.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 22nd Aug 2024
Exclusive: Entrust discusses future of digital identity and security
EduTech

Exclusive: Entrust discusses future of digital identity and security

Entrust has revealed their strategic focus on evolving digital security, with a keen eye on zero trust and digital identity initiatives.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Tue, 20th Aug 2024
McAfee & Samsung extend AI-driven mobile security partnership
Unified Communications

McAfee & Samsung extend AI-driven mobile security partnership

McAfee extends its decade-long partnership with Samsung to bolster online security on new mobile devices, leveraging AI to tackle growing phishing threats.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 1st Aug 2024
Hoyts transforms cinema experience with Optus SD-WAN solution
Network Infrastructure

Hoyts transforms cinema experience with Optus SD-WAN solution

HOYTS Group, in partnership with Optus, has revamped its cinema experience with Cisco Catalyst SD-WAN, enhancing operations across 59 locations.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 25th Jul 2024
Surge in cybercrime on Telegram highlights security concerns
Application Performance Monitoring

Surge in cybercrime on Telegram highlights security concerns

Kaspersky reports a 53% rise in cybercriminal activity on Telegram between May and June 2024, highlighting the platform's growing appeal for fraud, DDoS attacks, and data leaks.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 4th Jul 2024

Stories from Other Regions

Digital Threats stories

Australia mulls cyber law amid 23% rise in cyber attacks
Cybersecurity

Australia mulls cyber law amid 23% rise in cyber attacks

Australia faces a 23% rise in cyber attacks, prompting calls for a new Cyber Security Act to bolster protection against escalating cybercrime threats.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 11th Oct 2024
Trend Micro launches app to combat online scams in Australia
iOS

Trend Micro launches app to combat online scams in Australia

Trend Micro has launched the Trend Micro Check app in Australia, using AI to help consumers fight online scams and deepfake threats effectively.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 4th Oct 2024
Deepfake fraud rises: 56% of Singapore firms affected
Biometrics

Deepfake fraud rises: 56% of Singapore firms affected

A Regula survey reveals that over half of Singaporean companies face deepfake fraud, with 56% experiencing audio scams, sparking global concerns.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 3rd Oct 2024
Indosat launches IMSecure to bolster customer data protection
Malware

Indosat launches IMSecure to bolster customer data protection

Indosat Ooredoo Hutchison has launched IMSecure, reinforcing their commitment to data protection, aiming to fortify customer trust against digital threats.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 6th Sep 2024
Jamie Norton joins ISACA Board of Directors for 2024-2025 term
Displays

Jamie Norton joins ISACA Board of Directors for 2024-2025 term

Jamie Norton, an Australian cybersecurity veteran, joins ISACA's Board of Directors for the 2024-2025 term, aiming to fortify global digital trust amidst growing cyber threats.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Thu, 29th Aug 2024
How government support can bolster business cybersecurity
EduTech

How government support can bolster business cybersecurity

With cyber threats at an all-time high, the UK's new Labour government has a critical opportunity to strengthen business cybersecurity through legislative reform and support.

By Scott Kramer • 5 min read • Wed, 14th Aug 2024
Dataglobal & SoSafe partner to enhance email security
Unified Communications

Dataglobal & SoSafe partner to enhance email security

dataglobal and SoSafe partner to enhance email security; their combined expertise aims to counter the rising threat of social engineering.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Tue, 25th Jun 2024
Group-IB helps bust Southeast Asian cyber fraud syndicate
Cybersecurity

Group-IB helps bust Southeast Asian cyber fraud syndicate

Group-IB aided a tri-nation police operation that dismantled a cyber fraud syndicate, linking it to over 1,899 cases in Singapore and losses exceeding USD $25 million.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 18th Jun 2024