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Cybercriminals escalate ransomware tactics, weaponising stolen data to extort victims, Sophos reveals. Threats now include exposing personal and illicit information.

Wildstone, Europe's outdoor media giant, expands into Australia, appointing Mitch Cook as Commercial Director and Amber Burbidge as Commercial Executive.

As the 2024 Paris Olympics near, cybersecurity warnings from Radware, Mandiant, Tenable, and Palo Alto Networks highlight AI-enhanced threats and the need for robust defence strategies.

Yahoo DSP and LiveRamp launch cookieless solutions Yahoo ConnectID and Authenticated Traffic Solution globally, enhancing ad relevance for top publishers like News Corp and Seven West Media.

A major global IT outage has disrupted airlines, media, and banking sectors, exposing reliance vulnerabilities on shared cloud-based platforms.

The Microsoft Azure outage, triggered by a faulty CrowdStrike update, disrupted banking, aviation, and healthcare globally, highlighting cybersecurity flaws.

Global IT outages caused by Microsoft and CrowdStrike updates disrupt key sectors, sparking urgent calls for improved cybersecurity practices.

MoEngage's partnership with NOVA Entertainment has boosted mobile app activity by 17% and in-app listening by 5%, enhancing user engagement through AI and analytics.

The UN's new Global Principles for Information Integrity aim to curb online misinformation and hate speech, facing critique for not addressing deepfakes.

AI-generated misinformation is sparking regulatory calls in the UK, as satirical deepfakes and digital policy gaps threaten democracy and tech leadership.

Affinda Group secures USD $10 million in latest funding round, raising total to USD $22.9 million over 18 months, and now valued at USD $120 million.

Harte Hanks has unveiled Demand Generation In a Box, a comprehensive service aimed at helping SMEs enhance brand interest and drive lead generation efficiently.

Canon Oceania’s 2024 Grants Program has launched, offering AUD $40,000 to support educational, community, and environmental initiatives across Australia and New Zealand.

Canon New Zealand's 2024 Grants Program offers $20,000 in funding to support initiatives in education, community, environment, and introduces a cultural category.

Singapore amends Cyber Security Bill to mandate supply chain security disclosures for CII operators. Organisations struggle with rising security breaches despite bans on shared app use.

The UK has secured its position as Europe's top destination for digital FDI with 255 projects in 2023, according to EY's latest survey, outpacing the continent amidst a broader decline.

Board-level cyber security representation in the UK is up 55% among critical national infrastructure sectors, according to Bridewell. This growth reflects the increasing threat landscape, with central government organisations seeing the most significant rise in secure governance.

Quantexa reports a 40% surge in Decision Intelligence ARR, projecting GBP £80 million by 2024, driven by expanding markets and strategic partnerships.

NP Digital is set to acquire SearchGuru, boosting its APAC presence and enhancing service offerings. This move adds 120 marketers to NP’s 270-strong team.

At Google Marketing Live 2024, major AI advancements promised to revolutionise advertising, including optimised Performance Max campaigns, generative AI image tools, and enhanced media transparency.