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Harmony raises USD $3 million to boost AI cyber defences
Artificial Intelligence

Harmony raises USD $3 million to boost AI cyber defences

Harmony Intelligence has raised USD $3 million to enhance AI-driven cyber defence technologies, tackling the surge of AI-enabled cyber threats.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Mon, 10th Mar 2025
Rising ICS/OT cyber threats due to budgetary imbalances
Cybersecurity

Rising ICS/OT cyber threats due to budgetary imbalances

A recent SANS Institute and OPSWAT report reveals serious shortcomings in ICS/OT cybersecurity budgets, with over half of organisations experiencing security incidents last year.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Fri, 7th Mar 2025
AVEVA appoints Arti Garg as New Chief Technologist
Software-as-a-Service

AVEVA appoints Arti Garg as New Chief Technologist

AVEVA has appointed Arti Garg as its new Chief Technologist, starting in March, focusing on advancing the company's strategy in Generative AI.

By Melvin Hipolito • 2 min read • Tue, 4th Mar 2025
Experts discuss Netflix miniseries Zero Day cyber themes
Malware

Experts discuss Netflix miniseries Zero Day cyber themes

Netflix's new miniseries Zero Day, starring Robert De Niro as a former president, ignites debate among experts over its portrayal of cyber warfare.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 4th Mar 2025
NTT DATA teams with Palo Alto for 5G security service
Firewalls

NTT DATA teams with Palo Alto for 5G security service

NTT DATA has partnered with Palo Alto Networks to launch a managed security service enhancing the safety of private 5G networks in industrial sectors.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 28th Feb 2025
CrowdStrike surpasses USD $1 billion sales on AWS Marketplace
Hyperscale

CrowdStrike surpasses USD $1 billion sales on AWS Marketplace

CrowdStrike has become the first cloud-native cybersecurity vendor to surpass USD $1 billion in annual sales via AWS Marketplace, highlighting its rapid growth.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 27th Feb 2025
Australia ranks fourth in global cybersecurity attack list
IoT Security

Australia ranks fourth in global cybersecurity attack list

Australia has climbed to fourth place globally for cyberattacks on critical infrastructure, as a report reveals a surge in diverse threats targeting various sectors.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Thu, 27th Feb 2025
Dragos report reveals rise in industrial cyber threats
Malware

Dragos report reveals rise in industrial cyber threats

Dragos has reported an alarming 87% rise in ransomware attacks on industrial organisations, highlighting critical vulnerabilities in operational technology and infrastructure.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 26th Feb 2025
DDoS attacks soar by 82% due to AI & IoT usage in 2024
Software-as-a-Service

DDoS attacks soar by 82% due to AI & IoT usage in 2024

A report by Zayo Group reveals an 82% surge in DDoS attacks from 2023 to 2024, escalating from 90,000 to 165,000 incidents due to AI and IoT advancements.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Wed, 26th Feb 2025
FBI & CISA warn of Ghost ransomware threats worldwide
Malware

FBI & CISA warn of Ghost ransomware threats worldwide

The FBI and CISA have alerted organisations to increased cyber threats from China's Ghost ransomware group, affecting over 70 countries through outdated software.

By Kaleah Salmon • 2 min read • Tue, 25th Feb 2025
DDoS attacks surge by 82% as IoT & AI fuel threats
Software-as-a-Service

DDoS attacks surge by 82% as IoT & AI fuel threats

DDoS attacks have surged by 82% in a year, with 165,000 incidents reported in 2024, driven largely by IoT devices and AI advancements.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Mon, 24th Feb 2025

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Radware partners with CHT Security for AI-driven protection
Firewalls

Radware partners with CHT Security for AI-driven protection

Radware has partnered with CHT Security to enhance AI-powered application security in Taiwan, addressing rising cyber threats amidst escalating DDoS attacks.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 11th Mar 2025
AVK becomes Impact Sponsor to boost data centre careers
Unified Communications

AVK becomes Impact Sponsor to boost data centre careers

AVK has been named an Impact Sponsor for GeN+1, aiming to boost awareness and career prospects in the data centre sector for young professionals.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Mon, 10th Mar 2025
Vertiv to showcase innovations at Data Centre World 2025
Digital Transformation

Vertiv to showcase innovations at Data Centre World 2025

Vertiv is set to sponsor the VIP Lounge at Data Centre World 2025, showcasing innovations in liquid cooling tailored for AI and high-density computing.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 7th Mar 2025
Wellington deserves better water network governance
Procurement

Wellington deserves better water network governance

Ratepayers could face continued delays and higher costs unless Wellington’s water managers stop blaming others and fix governance failures, Civil Contractors New Zealand says.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Wed, 5th Mar 2025
Sanjeev Khanna joins Portman to boost global expansion efforts
Hyperscale

Sanjeev Khanna joins Portman to boost global expansion efforts

Portman Partners has appointed Sanjeev Khanna as Strategic Advisor to enhance its growth and partner network in the expanding US and international markets.

By Moritz Florian • 2 min read • Thu, 27th Feb 2025
Fortinet achieves IRAP assessment on Google Cloud platform
Firewalls

Fortinet achieves IRAP assessment on Google Cloud platform

Fortinet's FortiSASE solution on Google Cloud has passed the IRAP assessment, bolstering its commitment to supporting Australia's public sector and critical infrastructure.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 25th Feb 2025
X-PHY appoints Wayne Maw as US general manager
Data Protection

X-PHY appoints Wayne Maw as US general manager

X-PHY has appointed Wayne Maw as General Manager for the US, aiming to bolster its cybersecurity operations and customer engagement across North America.

By Moritz Florian • 2 min read • Sat, 22nd Feb 2025