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APIs become the leading attack vector, cybersecurity research shows
EduTech

APIs become the leading attack vector, cybersecurity research shows

Cybersecurity firm Imperva has found that 71% of last year's web traffic was linked to APIs, acting as a major attack vector due to organisations' insufficient visibility, leading to a sharp rise in targeted attacks.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 28th Feb 2024
AI deepfake scams surge with celebrity voice cloning on social media
EduTech

AI deepfake scams surge with celebrity voice cloning on social media

Rise in advanced AI voice cloning scams impersonating celebrities like Oprah and Elon Musk on social media are duping victims in phoney giveaways, reveals security firm Bitdefender.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 28th Feb 2024
Gallagher Security wins top OSPA award for second year running
Firewalls

Gallagher Security wins top OSPA award for second year running

Warwick-based Gallagher Security has won the Outstanding Security Equipment Manufacturer Award for the second year at the 2024 OSPAs, recognised for its innovative approach to global security solutions.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Wed, 28th Feb 2024
Anthology launches AI policy framework for universities
EduTech

Anthology launches AI policy framework for universities

Education solutions firm Anthology unveils an AI Policy Framework to aid higher education institutes in the ethical use of artificial intelligence, with principles drawn from international standards.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 28th Feb 2024
Gartner outlines six trends to shape cybersecurity by 2024
EduTech

Gartner outlines six trends to shape cybersecurity by 2024

Gartner's report projects six emerging trends, including GenAI and behavioural changes, expected to shape the cybersecurity landscape by 2024, aiming for stronger organisational resilience.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 22nd Feb 2024
Confronting fears is the first step to enterprise AI adoption
EduTech

Confronting fears is the first step to enterprise AI adoption

IT leaders globally strive to overcome concerns over bias, governance and accuracy, whilst under pressure to rapidly adopt AI to stay competitive, a Juniper Networks survey reveals.

By Lee Ming Kai • 5 min read • Thu, 15th Feb 2024
Mandiant uncovers new findings on Ivanti zero-day exploits
EduTech

Mandiant uncovers new findings on Ivanti zero-day exploits

Mandiant uncovers dramatically expanded threat activity exploiting Ivanti's security vulnerabilities with fresh malware variants and new mitigation-bypassing techniques emerging.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Fri, 2nd Feb 2024
Brands need to work harder to impress the 'Application Generation'
EduTech

Brands need to work harder to impress the 'Application Generation'

In light of soaring expectations for digital experiences, brands need to significantly improve their applications to win over the discerning and demanding 'Application Generation', warns a new study from Cisco.

By Gregg Ostrowski • 5 min read • Wed, 31st Jan 2024

Stories from Other Regions

Research and Development (R&D) stories

IIT Kanpur teams up with NMTronics for electronics manufacturing centre
Internet of Things

IIT Kanpur teams up with NMTronics for electronics manufacturing centre

IIT Kanpur collaborates with NMTronics India to launch a pioneering electronics manufacturing and skills development centre, fostering industry-academia partnership and technological innovation.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Fri, 1st Mar 2024
GCRE & Mavin Powercube partner for groundbreaking rail innovation site in Wales
EduTech

GCRE & Mavin Powercube partner for groundbreaking rail innovation site in Wales

The Global Centre of Rail Excellence (GCRE) teams up with Mavin Powercube to incorporate a customised Powercube into their South Wales rail innovation site.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 28th Feb 2024
Kiwis call for tougher fines & greater accountability in cyber breaches
EduTech

Kiwis call for tougher fines & greater accountability in cyber breaches

New research reveals majority of Kiwis think companies should do more to prevent cyber-attacks, with many considering swapping brands after a data breach.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 27th Feb 2024
Spark & NZIER to boost NZ's productivity with technology
Cloud Services

Spark & NZIER to boost NZ's productivity with technology

Spark, in partnership with the NZIER, aims to steer Aotearoa New Zealand a technology generation ahead, addressing the country's productivity challenges.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 23rd Feb 2024
REGnosys & WISE partner to tackle gender inequality in tech sector
EduTech

REGnosys & WISE partner to tackle gender inequality in tech sector

REGnosys partners WISE, a social enterprise, to combat gender inequality in technology by improving young women's awareness of STEM careers and amplifying female role models in the sector.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 23rd Feb 2024
Rockwell Automation promotes Mariya Prempeh as Country Manager for Singapore, Malaysia and Brunei
Digital Transformation

Rockwell Automation promotes Mariya Prempeh as Country Manager for Singapore, Malaysia and Brunei

Mariya Prempeh ascends to the role of Country Manager for Singapore, Malaysia, and Brunei at Rockwell Automation, enhancing market presence in the industrial automation sector.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Thu, 22nd Feb 2024
InternetNZ research highlights Kiwis' concerns about online world
EduTech

InternetNZ research highlights Kiwis' concerns about online world

InternetNZ's upcoming research, unveiling NZ's attitudes to the online world and AI, also highlights increasing concerns about cyberbullying and online harm.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Wed, 21st Feb 2024
AI adoption in telecoms sector surges, says Cavell report
EduTech

AI adoption in telecoms sector surges, says Cavell report

Research shows AI adoption surging in the telecoms sector, with 58% of UK, US, and European telecom buyers intending to incorporate AI into their products.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Thu, 15th Feb 2024
Simply Nootropics recruits renowned neuroscientist Dr. Brian Ramos
Research and Development

Simply Nootropics recruits renowned neuroscientist Dr. Brian Ramos

Renowned neuroscientist Dr. Brian P. Ramos joins Simply Nootropics as in-house expert, bringing over 20 years of expertise to drive innovation and progress for the NZ and AU-based company.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Fri, 9th Feb 2024
Australian firms breach no-payment policies due to cyberattacks
EduTech

Australian firms breach no-payment policies due to cyberattacks

Research by AI data security firm Cohesity reveals escalating cyberattacks are forcing companies into paying ransoms, contradicting no-payment strategies, with difficulties in data recovery exacerbating the issue.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 31st Jan 2024