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N-able sees network attacks surge as AI boosts SOCs

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Network and perimeter attacks are resurging as SOCs lean on AI and SOAR, with 90% of investigations now handled autonomously.

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OPSWAT founder urges prevention-first cyber defence

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OPSWAT founder Benny Czarny urges a prevention-first cyber defence in his new book, arguing detection-led tools can no longer keep pace.

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Gallagher unveils safer F5 & F6 smart fence controllers

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Gallagher debuts F5 and F6 smart fence controllers, adding safety, smart sync and scalable integration for high-risk perimeter sites.

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TrendAI & Nvidia boost security for agentic AI tools

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TrendAI and Nvidia deepen collaboration to embed layered security and governance into OpenShell, protecting long-lived autonomous AI agents.

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Barracuda warns of surge in credential-focused attacks

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Barracuda reports a global surge in identity-based cyber attacks, with stolen credentials, supply-chain abuse and weaponised PDFs on the rise.

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VIPRE email security integrates with Microsoft Defender

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VIPRE links its Integrated Email Security with Microsoft Defender, unifying phishing and BEC detections in a single Defender console view.

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Veriff & Data Zoo partner to combat AI identity fraud

Wed, 18th Feb 2026

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Veriff taps Data Zoo's global data network to bolster multi-layered ID checks and help digital firms fight fast-evolving AI identity fraud.

Securing the digital classroom: A layered cybersecurity approach for K-12 schools

Fri, 13th Feb 2026

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As classrooms digitise, SonicWall pushes layered cybersecurity to shield K-12 schools from ransomware, phishing and zero-day threats.

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Phishing-as-a-service kits drive surge in 2025 scams

Thu, 15th Jan 2026

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Phishing-as-a-service kits doubled in 2025, now powering 90% of attacks as cyber gangs race to outsmart multifactor checks and filters.

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Top Fraud Trends and Considerations for 2026

Mon, 5th Jan 2026

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AI-driven fraud, deepfakes and synthetic IDs are redefining 2026 risk, forcing firms to ditch reactive tools for layered, intelligent defence.

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Ransomware groups surge as automation cuts attack time to 18 mins

Thu, 23rd Oct 2025

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Automation and AI slash ransomware attack times to 18 minutes, challenging defenders to match speed with automated defences, says ReliaQuest report.

ASIO's declassified insights send powerful messages on protecting people, data centres, and buildings

Mon, 23rd Jun 2025

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ASIO Director warns of heightened 2025 threat level, urging enhanced physical and cyber security in buildings amid rising terrorism and sabotage risks.

Experts urge businesses to move beyond passwords for security

Fri, 2nd May 2025

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On World Password Day, experts urge moving beyond strong passwords to layered security, including MFA and AI, as 79% of attacks now bypass malware.

What does a child genius and dance music have in common? Cyber security, of course

Fri, 5th Feb 2016

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TechDay talked to Walter O'Brien, founder of Scorpion and computer science extraordinaire, about his latest foray into the world of cyber security.

Better security for banking and payment transactions

Thu, 17th Dec 2015

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ESET is upping its banking and payment protections, with a new solution that automatically detects when users are performing financial transactions.

Dell Software's position on mitigating mobile threats

Sun, 7th Sep 2014

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Resellers can help customers mitigate mobile security threats and increase company productivity, says Ian Hodge, Dell Software ANZ managing director.