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IoT devices have become a major security risk, with a 700% increase in attacks during the pandemic, according to Zscaler's study.

Vanta has announced the public availability of two new certification standards designed to help secure the internet and protect consumer data.

Finance teams that have adopted AI perform better than those that have not, according to a global survey by Unit4.

Ransomware attacks on industrial facilities pose a growing threat, warns cybersecurity firm Trend Micro, risking downtime and data theft. .

SolarWinds cyber attack costs organisations 11% of annual revenue, according to new research by IronNet Cybersecurity.

Cybercriminals are using cracked games to target gamers with cryptomining malware, earning over $2 million in cryptocurrency.

Australia-based BAI Communications is expanding in the US with the acquisition of telecom infrastructure firm Mobilitie.

McAfee has released its latest cybersecurity report analysing cybercriminal activity related to malware and cyber threats in the first quarter of 2021.

Australian firm Ultra Commerce acquires New Zealand's Vesta eCommerce to create a new, integrated eCommerce platform.

According to a report by @TheEIU, corporates fear cybercrime and employee leaks as the biggest risks to protecting trade secrets.

Adobe Sign secures IRAP certification, ensuring high levels of information security for digital and e-signatures.

Bakery franchise Bakers Delight uses data analytics to improve its franchisees' experience and customer loyalty initiatives.

Accenture's latest research defined four key risks: Supply chain attacks, cyber-fraud, insider threats and extortion and ransomware.

Encrypted chat apps are doubling as illegal marketplaces as criminals utilise them to sell illegal goods without fear of content moderation.

Cloud-based identity and access management (IAM) adoption is rising as enterprises tackle the problem of identity sprawl, says ThycoticCentrify survey.

Equinix expands private network access to Microsoft Azure in Canberra, Seoul, Dubai, Rio de Janeiro, Berlin, and Bogotá.

There will be more than 1.4 billion users of facial recognition software used for payments alone in 2025, up from 671 million in 2020.

Instarem unveils new logo, website, and mobile app as it aims to expand and become an all-in-one consumer app for cross-border payments.

Global ransomware attacks are increasing alongside cyber attacks targeting Microsoft Exchange Server vulnerabilities, says Check Point Research.

1 in 4 Australian businesses are going cashless as consumers opt for contactless payments during the COVID-19 pandemic, says Square report.