Data Security stories - Page 1
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.
Marks & Spencer cyber attack sparks customer data security fears
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data protection
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phishing
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email security
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.
Scattered Spider & DragonForce target UK retail in new attacks
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ransomware
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cybersecurity
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threat intelligence
Recent UK retail cyber attacks linked to Scattered Spider group and the DragonForce ransomware signal an evolving threat with sophisticated tactics targeting IT infrastructure.
Riverbed expands acceleration platforms to meet rising AI demand
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
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digital transformation
Riverbed expands its acceleration platforms with ten new SteelHead solutions and a flexible subscription model to support rising AI-driven data demands.
Motorola expands Assist Chat AI to boost public safety access
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data privacy
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agentic ai
Motorola Solutions expands Assist Chat AI to enhance data access for US public safety agencies, with plans to extend to Australia and New Zealand.
Managing and optimising soaring levels of smart label data
2 days ago
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data analytics
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data privacy
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ai
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.
Andy Frain notifies 100,000 after major ransomware breach
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data protection
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ransomware
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breach prevention
Andy Frain Services disclosed a data breach affecting 100,964 individuals in October 2024, with ransomware group Black Basta claiming responsibility.
Ransomware surge sees hackers demand up to USD $8.6 million
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ransomware
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cloud security
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breach prevention
Cybersecurity experts warn ransomware threats are surging, targeting cloud systems and exploiting human error, amid rising attacks in the UK and beyond.
Australian firms lag in preparation for quantum computing threat
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encryption
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iot security
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advanced persistent threat protection
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.
Entrust unveils unified cryptographic platform for modern security
2 days ago
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private cloud
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network infrastructure
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devops
Entrust launches a unified platform to manage cryptographic security across keys, secrets, and certificates, tackling rising cyberattack complexities.
Australian telecoms face data security & access challenges
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data analytics
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digital transformation
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hcm
Research reveals 46% of Australian telecom professionals struggle with data security despite tech advances, risking customer trust and operational efficiency.
Commvault & Deloitte unite to boost hybrid cloud cyber defence
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data protection
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hybrid cloud
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advanced persistent threat protection
Commvault and Deloitte form alliance to boost cyber resilience, offering integrated threat management and rapid recovery in hybrid cloud environments.
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.
Privacy Week: Sensitive information stored online can hurt you
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storage
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data protection
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ransomware
Sensitive personal data stored online faces persistent threats from cybercriminals, with recent breaches underscoring the urgent need for better protection measures.
Barracuda boosts threat detection with multimodal AI upgrade
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firewalls
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advanced persistent threat protection
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breach prevention
Barracuda Networks launches multimodal AI threat detection, tripling malicious file identification and speeding response eightfold for adaptive cybersecurity.
UTS adopts Denodo platform to modernise & unify data systems
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virtualisation
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edutech
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data analytics
University of Technology Sydney deploys Denodo Platform via Atturra to boost data integration, enhancing access for staff, researchers, and educators across the institution.
Mid-market APAC firms boost cybersecurity but lag in AI use
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firewalls
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siem
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cloud security
Palo Alto Networks' new study reveals rising cybersecurity budgets among mid-market Asia-Pacific firms but highlights gaps in AI adoption and resilience.
AI adoption grows in Singapore retail as trust concerns persist
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digital transformation
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martech
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.
KPMG launches AI Trust suite to aid risk & compliance efforts
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genai
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data privacy
KPMG launches AI Trust services with ServiceNow to help firms improve AI governance, risk management, and compliance across all stages of AI adoption.
How outsourcing and automation plug the cybersecurity skills gap
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it training
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advanced persistent threat protection
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ai
Australian and New Zealand firms tackle cybersecurity talent shortages by outsourcing and automating, bridging gaps while enhancing defences against evolving threats.