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Beyond awareness: Putting the three Rs into practice this Cybersecurity Awareness Month
Companies need practical measures to address vulnerabilities and prepare for potential incidents. This Cybersecurity Awareness Month, do not take the bait. As cyber threats continue to evolve, businesses must stay alert, understand emerging risks…
Cybersecurity Awareness Month spotlights Binance's commitment to keeping African crypto users safe
Take simple steps to protect yourself from online scams and cyber threats. (Image source: 123RF) Binance, which positions itself as the world's leading blockchain ecosystem and crypto-currency exchange, is marking Cybersecurity Awareness Month by…
US cybersecurity startup bets $200m on London expansion
A US cybersecurity startup valued at $3.5bn is opening a new London hub as part of a $200m expansion across Europe, the Middle East and Africa, creating 200 jobs as demand for cyber defences surges. Chainguard, backed by investors including Sequoia…
IonQ (NYSE: IONQ) Bets $1.3B On Elisity To Build Quantum-Era Cybersecurity Platform
IonQ (NYSE: IONQ) has announced a definitive agreement to acquire Zero Trust security company Elisity, Inc. in an all-stock transaction valued at up to $1.3 billion. The deal combines IonQ's post-quantum cryptography and quantum key distribution…
Understanding Cybersecurity Burnout: Researcher Seeks SOC Professionals to Study Alert Fatigue and Cognitive Workload
In the high-stakes domain of cybersecurity, Security Operations Centres (SOCs) serve as the critical hubs for detecting and mitigating threats. However, the professionals who staff these centers are increasingly grappling with burnout, cognitive…
Chinese AI tool behind cyberattacks in Japan: security firm
A Chinese AI cybersecurity tool called Artex was used in a spate of recent hacks of Japanese companies, the subsidiary of a major Tokyo-based internet company said Tuesday. SCROLL TO CONTINUE WITH CONTENT Dozens of Japanese companies, from…
Authentication keeps evolving… but so do the risks
Every new layer of protection introduces more challenges. (Image: Datacentrix) Authentication has come a long way over the past decade. Organisations have moved away from relying exclusively on passwords to implementing multi-factor authentication…
Chinese AI tool behind cyberattacks in Japan: security firm
TOKYO — A Chinese AI cybersecurity tool called Artex was used in a spate of recent hacks of Japanese companies, the subsidiary of a major Tokyo-based internet company said Tuesday. Dozens of Japanese companies, from restaurant chains to a…
SA firms urged to be more proactive with AI training, governance
It is critical for organisations to perform due diligence before adopting AI, according to tech experts. South African organisations must prioritise training and adopt a proactive stance on governance if they are to adopt AI securely and at scale…
970,000 Medi-Cal Members Affected by Paradigm Healthcare Data Breach
Paradigm Healthcare Services has told the US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) that a data breach discovered last year affected more than 970,000 people. San Francisco-based Paradigm processes billing for Medi-Cal, California's Medicaid…
Partnering to strengthen the grid and support local communities in Arkansas
CERTcuit, Inc.: Deliver career mobility training to 135 low- and moderate-income residents through industry credentials in IT, cybersecurity, cloud computing, and project management, supplemented by energy auditing and solar fundamentals. East…
Police log 130 card fraud reports tied to iPhone Duo pre-orders
Police have received 130 reports of unauthorized credit card transactions linked to iPhone Duo pre-orders, involving about HK$5 million as of 9am on Monday. The tally has climbed since pre-orders for Apple's latest foldable phone opened last…
Chinese-made equipment raises security concerns in South Korean Army
Oct. 19 (Asia Today) -- Chinese-made video conferencing equipment is being used in command and operations facilities of the South Korean Army, prompting concerns among lawmakers about potential military information leaks. The Army, however, said…
Travel industry warned of 'tsunami of fraud' as AI fuels new scams
Oct 19, 202614:00 GMT by Robin Murray Travel businesses have been warned of a “tsunami of fraud” as artificial intelligence makes it easier for criminals to target companies, employees and customers. Speaking at the Abta Travel…
Abu Dhabi Global Market Managers Oversee 54% More Assets, Analyst Says
As Abu Dhabi's finance hub grows, companies building permanent operations face spending on specialist staff, regulatory work and cybersecurity, executives interviewed by Gulf News said in discussing 2027 budgets. In the first six months of 2026…
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