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Singapore Budget 2026 backs secure, cost‑savvy AI push

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Singapore’s Budget 2026 fires up a national AI drive, tying innovation to cyber resilience, third‑party risk controls and strict cost discipline.
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CISOs confident on basics but fear AI & supply chain

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CISOs rate themselves strong on core cyber resilience but admit worrying gaps on AI-driven threats, deepfakes and software supply chain risk.
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Object First triples growth on ransomware-proof backups

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Object First posts 183% bookings surge as demand soars for immutable on-premises backup storage to combat escalating ransomware threats.
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Cyber firms face ‘verification crisis’ on real risk

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Cyber firms warned over ‘verification crisis’ as tools flag floods of flaws but only 0.47% prove exploitable, leaving real risk unresolved.
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AI reshapes cyber threats as Safer Internet Day nears

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AI-driven agents and rising network attacks are reshaping cyber risks, experts warn, as Safer Internet Day 2026 urges ‘verified trust’ online.
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CelcomDigi survey to tackle AI-driven scams at unis

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CelcomDigi launches nationwide survey to learn how Malaysian uni students spot AI-driven scams and shape stronger online safety tools.
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Australians doubt under-16 social media ban boosts safety

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Most Australians doubt the under-16 social media ban has made the internet safer, with many expecting teens to bypass the new rules.
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Many doubt under-16 social media bans cut online harm

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New research finds most people doubt under-16 social media bans will curb online harm, expecting teens to bypass rules and limits.
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Observability & AI spark Australia’s business edge

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Australian firms are turning observability from backroom monitor into strategic engine, fusing AI and data to drive growth and resilience.
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Hubtel urges agile Cyber Bill to tackle rising AI threats

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West Midlands tech firm Hubtel urges ministers to make the new Cyber Bill agile enough to counter rapidly evolving AI-driven cyber threats.
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Gen Z more likely to engage with phishing than Boomers

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Gen Z click on phishing links nearly three times more than Baby Boomers, despite heavier use of multi-factor authentication, Yubico finds.
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Cyber Centre: AI-fuelled ransomware to target more Canadians

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AI-powered ransomware will hit more Canadians by 2027 as cheaper, faster attacks outpace defences, the cyber security agency warns.
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Dell warns of rising cyber ‘resilience debt’ in Australia

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Dell warns Australian firms face mounting “resilience debt” as prevention outspends recovery, leaving backups exposed to cyberattacks.
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Rapid7 names Simon Ractliffe to lead APJ security push

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Rapid7 appoints veteran cyber leader Simon Ractliffe as APJ general manager to drive regional growth and deepen Microsoft-focused security.
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AI and data breaches force new approach to privacy

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Rising data breaches and rapid AI adoption are forcing Australian boards to rethink privacy, shifting focus from perimeter security to full data lifecycle.
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UK firms see AI as key to resilience, cyber gap grows

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UK leaders now see AI and automation as top drivers of resilience, yet most still define it mainly as cyber security, new research finds.
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Why Australia must aim higher on the Essential Eight

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Australia’s Essential Eight has become the cyber benchmark, but clinging to basic compliance leaves organisations exposed to identity-led threats.
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Banks hit by costly outages as AI drives observability

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Banks face outages costing USD $1.8 million an hour as New Relic says AI-driven observability becomes vital for risk, CX and resilience.
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SMEs warned over hidden IT fragility as risks rise

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Australian SMEs face rising IT fragility as cloud-era misconfigurations, weak oversight and reactive support quietly erode resilience.
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CyberCX extends Australian Open cyber security deal

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CyberCX will stay on as the Australian Open’s cyber security partner through 2026, as tennis ramps up defences against digital threats.