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Shannon Williams
News Editor
Shannon is an experienced journalist and editor with a strong interest in technology and the digital world. Her career spans a wide range of sectors, including tech, politics, tourism, transport and climate change, where she brings a sharp editorial eye and an ability to translate complex issues into clear, engaging stories.

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Bitdefender unveils standalone PHASR security for global use

Fri, 17th Oct 2025
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endpoint protection
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advanced persistent threat protection
Bitdefender launches standalone GravityZone PHASR, a proactive endpoint security tool blocking ransomware and LOTL attacks globally without altering existing setups.
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Study finds CVE security scores flawed, with third unsubstantiated

Fri, 17th Oct 2025
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application security
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security industry
Nearly one-third of CVE entries are unverified, revealing flaws in how organisations assess software security risks and reliance on CVSS scores.
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Manuka AI launches ANZ operations amid AUD $28m annual spend

Fri, 17th Oct 2025
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Manuka AI launches in Australia and New Zealand to help enterprises improve ROI on AUD $28m annual data and AI investments with Databricks platform.
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Russia, US & Brazil pose highest risks for wealthy crypto holders

Fri, 17th Oct 2025
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Russia, the US and Brazil top the Executive Crypto Threat Index as the riskiest countries for wealthy cryptocurrency holders in 2025, while Japan and Singapore are safest.
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AI apps & short-form dramas drive new mobile growth trends

Fri, 17th Oct 2025
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digital entertainment
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AI apps hit 1.5bn downloads, short-form dramas surge, and third-party Android stores open new growth paths in mobile through 2025, says Mintegral.
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Boards underestimate cyber incident impacts, risking USD $2.7m losses

Wed, 15th Oct 2025
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ransomware
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risk & compliance
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ai ethics & governance
Corporate boards often underestimate cyber incident impacts, facing ransomware losses averaging USD $2.7 million with downtime lasting 24 days, warns Willis report.
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Finance & healthcare sectors urged to upskill amid cyber gaps

Wed, 15th Oct 2025
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cloud security
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advanced persistent threat protection
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risk & compliance
Finance, healthcare and MSSPs face significant cybersecurity skill gaps, urging urgent upskilling beyond compliance to tackle evolving cyber threats effectively.
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APAC powers mobile app growth as global installs rise 11% in 2025

Wed, 15th Oct 2025
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Asia-Pacific leads global mobile app growth in 2025, with installs up 11% and gaming revenues hitting USD $66.7 billion, says Adjust report.
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Deepfake threat grows as public & business struggle to keep up

Wed, 15th Oct 2025
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Deepfake scams surge worldwide, with 49% of firms hit in 2024 as public and businesses struggle to spot convincing fake videos and audio.
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AI apps, short drama content, & third-party stores drive mobile

Wed, 15th Oct 2025
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ai
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samsung
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xiaomi
AI apps hit 1.5bn downloads and USD $1.3bn revenue in 2024, while APAC short dramas and third-party Android stores drive global mobile market growth.
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APAC firms to boost threat intelligence spend, embrace AI by 2026

Wed, 15th Oct 2025
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digital transformation
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advanced persistent threat protection
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genai
By 2026, 79% of Asia Pacific firms plan to boost threat intelligence spending and adopt AI to tackle rising cyber threats and regulatory demands.
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Boomi recognised as Leader in 2025 Gartner API Management report

Wed, 15th Oct 2025
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risk & compliance
Boomi has advanced from Niche Player to Leader in the 2025 Gartner Magic Quadrant for API Management, reflecting its strong innovation and execution.
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AI adoption outpaces cloud security as leaders rely on old metrics

Wed, 15th Oct 2025
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ai security
AI adoption surges, yet outdated security metrics and leadership blind spots leave firms vulnerable to breaches, warns Tenable's Cloud and AI Security 2025 report.
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Global targets for cross-border payment reforms at risk of delay

Wed, 15th Oct 2025
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data protection
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fintech
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blockchain
Global financial authorities are likely to miss their 2027 target to improve cross-border payments, with costs and regulatory hurdles still impeding progress.
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Supply chain leaders face mounting disruptions & turn to AI solutions

Wed, 15th Oct 2025
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supply chain
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risk & compliance
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ai
A survey reveals 73% of supply chain leaders faced supplier disruptions last year, with many turning to AI to curb financial losses and boost resilience.
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Global cyber regulation moves from compliance to resilience

Fri, 10th Oct 2025
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ransomware
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supply chain
NCC Group's new report reveals a global shift from cyber compliance to resilience, urging businesses to adopt long-term, adaptive governance amid rising offensive cyber threats.
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Deepfake attacks cost firms an average of USD $280,000 per incident

Fri, 10th Oct 2025
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advanced persistent threat protection
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cybersecurity
More than half of firms faced deepfake fraud losses averaging USD $280,000 per incident, despite increased cybersecurity training and awareness efforts.
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AI adoption rises as proposal teams fight economic pressures

Fri, 10th Oct 2025
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Rising economic pressures drive UK, US and Australian proposal teams to adopt AI, boosting bid quality and revenue despite tougher market conditions.
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NVIDIA & Fujitsu partner to boost AI infrastructure in Australia

Fri, 10th Oct 2025
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NVIDIA and Fujitsu have teamed up to develop advanced AI infrastructure in Australia, boosting local businesses with tailored, high-performance AI technologies.
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AI tools boost speed & accuracy for security analysts in SOCs

Thu, 9th Oct 2025
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cloud security
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A study reveals AI tools let security analysts work 45-61% faster and with 22-29% more accuracy in SOC investigations than manual methods alone.