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CyberCX becomes official cyber partner to AFL, AFLW
Data Protection

CyberCX becomes official cyber partner to AFL, AFLW

CyberCX signs two-year tie-up as Official Cyber Security Partner of the AFL and AFLW, covering league, clubs and Marvel Stadium's ARC system.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Thu, 12th Mar 2026
Making cyber threat intelligence work: closing the intelligence paradox
Digital Transformation

Making cyber threat intelligence work: closing the intelligence paradox

Businesses must turn generic cyber threat data into tailored, actionable intelligence or risk paying more for security that feels no safer.

By Nigel Hardy • 5 min read • Wed, 11th Mar 2026

Global Stories

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Contentful launches Palmata for AI brand monitoring
Software-as-a-Service

Contentful launches Palmata for AI brand monitoring

Marketers are getting a new tool as AI answer engines increasingly shape which brands customers see, compare and shortlist first.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 5 min read • 4 days ago
Cyber criminals target World Cup 2026, says Unit 42
Virtual Private Networks

Cyber criminals target World Cup 2026, says Unit 42

Fans and businesses face a heightened fraud and disruption threat as the expanded tournament's wider digital footprint attracts attackers.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • 6 days ago
CISOs see AI as opportunity amid cyber threat fears
Malware

CISOs see AI as opportunity amid cyber threat fears

Most security leaders now see AI as a cybersecurity opportunity, even as concerns over supplier exposure and domain attacks remain high.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last week
Tanium & Censys join forces on exposure management
Network Security

Tanium & Censys join forces on exposure management

Security teams could gain a single view of internal and internet-facing risk, helping them prioritise fixes before exposed assets are exploited.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • This month
Akamai warns of surging DDoS attacks on financial firms
Ransomware

Akamai warns of surging DDoS attacks on financial firms

Sustained assaults are disrupting online banking and payments as EMEA becomes the main target for DDoS campaigns against lenders.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last month
Avast One adds free tier with modular paid protections
Data Protection

Avast One adds free tier with modular paid protections

Users can now start with a free Avast One plan and add paid protections later, as Gen shifts to a modular security model.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last month
Bitdefender warns journalists on phishing & source safety
Malware

Bitdefender warns journalists on phishing & source safety

Reporters face rising risks from phishing, spyware and device compromise as Bitdefender urges tighter source protection and account security.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Tue, 28th Apr 2026
OpenOrigins app aims to prove photos real amid deepfakes
Physical Security

OpenOrigins app aims to prove photos real amid deepfakes

OpenOrigins launches a free app that cryptographically proves photos and videos are real at capture, tackling deepfake-driven distrust online.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Fri, 13th Mar 2026
Google AI more negative than ChatGPT for brand reputation
Customer Experience

Google AI more negative than ChatGPT for brand reputation

AI search tools cast brands in starkly different lights, with Google skewing early negative and ChatGPT souring sentiment near purchase.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Fri, 6th Mar 2026

Stories from Other Regions

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eSentire launches Atlas Preempt for continuous testing
Data Protection

eSentire launches Atlas Preempt for continuous testing

Continuous attack testing aims to help customers spot exploitable gaps before criminals do, including misconfigurations hiding outside core systems.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • 5 days ago
Cybercriminals target wealthy individuals, Everywhen warns
Data Protection

Cybercriminals target wealthy individuals, Everywhen warns

Wealthy households face a rising risk of theft and fraud as attackers mine social media, smart devices and public profiles for easy entry points.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • This month
UK firms urged to track hidden cyber attack surface
Digital Transformation

UK firms urged to track hidden cyber attack surface

Many firms are missing exposed systems and credentials, leaving attackers an easier route in as breaches hit 43% of UK businesses last year.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last month
360 Privacy expands C-suite with four executive appointments
Data Protection

360 Privacy expands C-suite with four executive appointments

As personal data risks rise, the security firm is adding leadership to push enterprise growth and broaden its revenue push.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Thu, 30th Apr 2026
Work apps share employee data with advertisers, study
Software-as-a-Service

Work apps share employee data with advertisers, study

Employees using work apps on personal devices face wider privacy risks, as several tools collect dozens of data types and share some with advertisers.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Thu, 30th Apr 2026
Norton launches Revamp AI for professional presence
Generative AI

Norton launches Revamp AI for professional presence

Norton unveils Revamp, an AI tool to help professionals craft and schedule credible social posts while keeping full control of their voice.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Sat, 21st Mar 2026