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Acronis True Image returns with enhanced cybersecurity features
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data protection
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storage
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advanced persistent threat protection
Acronis reintroduces True Image with superior cybersecurity, tackling modern threats and offering an all-in-one backup solution for home users.
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Surge in cybercrime on Telegram highlights security concerns
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ddos
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cybersecurity
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.
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How AI is used in cloud ERPs - now and in the future
Fri, 24th May 2024
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data analytics
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martech
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cdp
The integration of AI and cloud ERPs, such as NetSuite, is transforming business systems with hyper-personalisation, predictive analytics, and intuitive user interactions.
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How AI is powering the next-generation of cybercriminals
Wed, 20th Mar 2024
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malware
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ai
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cybersecurity
Cybercriminals increasingly harness AI for innovative and harder-to-detect attacks, using tools like ChatGPT to improve malware efficiency, automate phishing attempts and exploit APIs vulnerabilities.
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IWD 2024: Expert security insight from within the gaming industry
Thu, 7th Mar 2024
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cybersecurity
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ddos
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rockstar
The gaming industry must increase cybersecurity efforts amid growing threats; risks include data theft and game manipulation, leading to financial losses and a decrease in public trust, says Mindera's Gaming lead, Teresa Matos.
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Barracuda Networks tackle rising Aussie credential stuffing scams
Wed, 24th Jan 2024
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surveillance
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cybersecurity
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mobile apps
Barracuda Networks proposes sturdy measures against escalating Australian credential stuffing scams, affecting around 20,000 consumers, with increased bot-assisted logins and poor password hygiene.
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Operation Triangulation: Undocumented iPhone hardware feature exposed
Thu, 28th Dec 2023
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devops
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apm
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software development
Kaspersky's GReAT team has uncovered an undisclosed iPhone hardware feature used in Operation Triangulation attacks.
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Privacy concerns rise over popular AI photo apps – study
Wed, 13th Dec 2023
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ai
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user data
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tiktok
Over a third of AI photo apps use your personal data to train their AI tools, raising privacy concerns, says a study.
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IT leaders see cloud infrastructure as leading cyber risk source
Thu, 7th Dec 2023
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datacentre infrastructure
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forrester research
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cloud services
A study by Tenable shows that 68% of Australian IT leaders view cloud infrastructure as a chief source of cybersecurity risks.
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New SecurityGen study highlights hidden threat to 5G networks
Fri, 18th Aug 2023
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ddos
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firewalls
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5g & beyond
Telecom security experts call on operators to implement comprehensive cyber-security measures against GTP threats.
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9 out of 10 mobile games ignore user privacy: Usercentrics
Tue, 25th Apr 2023
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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data privacy
Mobile game publishers are not aligned with mobile industry’s evolution towards consent, despite brands increasingly insisting on using only compliant data.
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Forcepoint's cloud-native approach to user activity & insider threat monitoring
Mon, 5th Oct 2020
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casb
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dlp
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ueba
Forcepoint has launched Dynamic User Protection, a cloud-native user activity and insider threat monitoring solution delivered as a service.
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Dormant employee accounts a major cyber risk for Singapore businesses
Mon, 9th Oct 2017
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pam
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user data
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one identity
Only seven percent of respondents in Singapore say they remove access for users immediately upon a change in HR status.
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NEC releases facial recognition software - passwords, a thing of the past?
Thu, 27th Apr 2017
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surveillance
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digital signage
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biometrics
NEC's new facial recognition software could make traditional passwords obsolete, boosting security for mobile services.
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Data discussions daunt digital disruption
Thu, 12th May 2016
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iot
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encryption
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data encryption
Over the last few weeks, there have been several items in the news that mark an increasing trend about data ownership and usage.