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Marks & Spencer cyber breach highlights vulnerabilities in UK's retail sector
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Marks & Spencer faces a cyberattack disrupting contactless payments and online orders, exposing serious digital security flaws during peak retail season.
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Marks & Spencer cyber attack sparks customer data security fears
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Marks and Spencer’s recent ransomware attack exposed customer data, raising concerns over cyber security and highlighting the need for robust protection and swift response.
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Scattered Spider & DragonForce target UK retail in new attacks
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Recent UK retail cyber attacks linked to Scattered Spider group and the DragonForce ransomware signal an evolving threat with sophisticated tactics targeting IT infrastructure.
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Riverbed expands acceleration platforms to meet rising AI demand
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Riverbed expands its acceleration platforms with ten new SteelHead solutions and a flexible subscription model to support rising AI-driven data demands.
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Motorola expands Assist Chat AI to boost public safety access
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Motorola Solutions expands Assist Chat AI to enhance data access for US public safety agencies, with plans to extend to Australia and New Zealand.
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Managing and optimising soaring levels of smart label data
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Smart label adoption is soaring, generating vast data that firms must analyse with AI and BI tools to boost operations and enable ecosystem-wide sharing.
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Andy Frain notifies 100,000 after major ransomware breach
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Andy Frain Services disclosed a data breach affecting 100,964 individuals in October 2024, with ransomware group Black Basta claiming responsibility.
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Ransomware surge sees hackers demand up to USD $8.6 million
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Cybersecurity experts warn ransomware threats are surging, targeting cloud systems and exploiting human error, amid rising attacks in the UK and beyond.
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Australian firms lag in preparation for quantum computing threat
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A DigiCert survey reveals that 61.4% of Australian firms see quantum computing as a security risk, yet only 8.5% use quantum-safe encryption methods.
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Entrust unveils unified cryptographic platform for modern security
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Entrust launches a unified platform to manage cryptographic security across keys, secrets, and certificates, tackling rising cyberattack complexities.
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Australian telecoms face data security & access challenges
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Research reveals 46% of Australian telecom professionals struggle with data security despite tech advances, risking customer trust and operational efficiency.
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Commvault & Deloitte unite to boost hybrid cloud cyber defence
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Commvault and Deloitte form alliance to boost cyber resilience, offering integrated threat management and rapid recovery in hybrid cloud environments.
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SugarCRM integrates sales-i to boost sales efficiency & insights
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SugarCRM integrates sales-i with Sugar Sell to help sales teams uncover revenue opportunities and enhance performance amid economic challenges.
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Privacy Week: Sensitive information stored online can hurt you
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Sensitive personal data stored online faces persistent threats from cybercriminals, with recent breaches underscoring the urgent need for better protection measures.
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Barracuda boosts threat detection with multimodal AI upgrade
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Barracuda Networks launches multimodal AI threat detection, tripling malicious file identification and speeding response eightfold for adaptive cybersecurity.
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UTS adopts Denodo platform to modernise & unify data systems
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University of Technology Sydney deploys Denodo Platform via Atturra to boost data integration, enhancing access for staff, researchers, and educators across the institution.
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Mid-market APAC firms boost cybersecurity but lag in AI use
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Palo Alto Networks' new study reveals rising cybersecurity budgets among mid-market Asia-Pacific firms but highlights gaps in AI adoption and resilience.
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AI adoption grows in Singapore retail as trust concerns persist
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Salesforce's report reveals 85% of Singaporean retailers plan to boost AI investments, with 69% viewing AI agents as vital for competitive edge in 2025.
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KPMG launches AI Trust suite to aid risk & compliance efforts
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KPMG launches AI Trust services with ServiceNow to help firms improve AI governance, risk management, and compliance across all stages of AI adoption.
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How outsourcing and automation plug the cybersecurity skills gap
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Australian and New Zealand firms tackle cybersecurity talent shortages by outsourcing and automating, bridging gaps while enhancing defences against evolving threats.