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Hexaware boosts cybersecurity with strategic CyberSolve acquisition

Sat, 8th Nov 2025
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Hexaware has acquired CyberSolve to enhance cybersecurity with AI-driven identity and access management, boosting global digital security and compliance.
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STV & Post-Quantum partner to deliver quantum-safe defence tech

Tue, 4th Nov 2025
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STV Group partners with Post-Quantum to deploy quantum-safe communication technology across Europe and NATO, enhancing defence against future cyber threats.
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Three-quarters of consumers more worried about cybersecurity, survey finds

Fri, 31st Oct 2025
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A Mastercard survey finds 76% of consumers are more anxious about cybersecurity in 2025, driven by AI-powered phishing attacks and evolving digital threats.
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Ping Identity to acquire Keyless, boosting privacy in biometrics

Fri, 31st Oct 2025
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Ping Identity will acquire London-based Keyless to enhance its platform with privacy-preserving biometric authentication, boosting security and user privacy.
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Oceania tech leaders face AI risks, regulation & workforce gaps in 2026

Thu, 30th Oct 2025
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Tech leaders across Oceania face AI threats, regulatory challenges and workforce shortages as key tech priorities for 2026, ISACA research shows.
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Rapid7 reveals global findings in latest cyber-threat report

Wed, 29th Oct 2025
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Rapid7 warns AI and quantum computing will escalate cyber threats, urging firms to adopt advanced defences and post-quantum cryptography amid rising hybrid attacks.
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TurinTech & Intel bring offline AI optimisation to Core Ultra PCs

Tue, 28th Oct 2025
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TurinTech partners with Intel to bring offline AI code optimisation to Intel Core Ultra PCs, enhancing performance, security, and efficiency on-device.
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Data Zoo partners with Ping Identity for global verification data

Tue, 28th Oct 2025
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Data Zoo partners with Ping Identity to provide verified global data in PingOne Verify, boosting secure digital identity verification across 60+ countries.
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Atlas browser sparks debate on AI's role in search & security

Sat, 25th Oct 2025
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OpenAI's Atlas browser stirs debate on AI's impact in search, raising concerns over transparency, security risks, and the future of information browsing.
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Gartner reveals strategic tech trends set to redefine 2026

Tue, 21st Oct 2025
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Gartner reveals key tech trends for 2026, spotlighting AI supercomputing, cybersecurity, cloud sovereignty, and digital provenance shaping business futures.
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AI-powered phishing threats outpace business defences & SOC teams

Sat, 18th Oct 2025
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Generative AI boosts phishing and smishing attacks, forcing businesses to rethink security as AI-driven threats outpace traditional defences and SOC teams.
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Australian patience with automated customer service is wearing thin

Thu, 16th Oct 2025
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Australian consumers are growing impatient with automated customer service, favouring human agents over AI-powered chatbots and voice menus, a new report finds.
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Bitdefender launches global campaign to combat AI scam threats

Fri, 10th Oct 2025
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Bitdefender launches They Wear Our Faces campaign to fight AI-driven scams like deepfakes, warning consumers worldwide to stay alert and protect personal data.
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Australian organisations boost cybersecurity spend as AI threats grow

Thu, 9th Oct 2025
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Australian firms plan hefty cybersecurity budget hikes, focusing on AI threats and skills gaps, as 75% boost spending amid rising digital risks.
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Australians demand human touch as trust in AI & data use wanes

Wed, 8th Oct 2025
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Only 23% of Australians trust companies to use AI responsibly, preferring human interaction over automation amid growing data privacy concerns.
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How RCS can solve the trust and customer experience tension

Tue, 7th Oct 2025
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RCS offers Australian businesses a secure, interactive way to boost customer engagement and trust, tackling data privacy concerns amid rising scams.
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Exclusive: Cloudera's Carolyn Duby warns of rising AI-powered cybercrime

Fri, 3rd Oct 2025
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AI-driven cyberattacks now cost firms on average USD $4 million and 100 days to recover, raising security to a vital business priority worldwide.
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Testlio partners with Bugcrowd & InnoWave on global QA hub

Wed, 1st Oct 2025
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Testlio, Bugcrowd and InnoWave launch Testlio Apex Partner Programme, uniting global experts to enhance software quality assurance in fintech and tech sectors.
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Australian consumer loyalty hinges on trust & service quality

Wed, 1st Oct 2025
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Australian consumer loyalty relies heavily on trust and high-quality service, with 86% likely to abandon brands after poor customer support experiences.
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Leaders urge a cyber safe culture as AI & threats evolve

Tue, 30th Sep 2025
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Industry leaders call for a cyber safe culture as AI advances and identity-based attacks rise, urging collaboration and vigilance across all organisations.