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Tech risks dominate finance compliance, eflow survey finds
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A survey by eflow Global reveals 64% of finance executives see technology-driven risks, especially AI, as key compliance challenges for 2024.

Neeraj Methi joins Myriad360 as VP of Cybersecurity
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Myriad360 has appointed Neeraj Methi as Vice President of Cybersecurity Solutions, enhancing its focus on advanced security practices amid a growing market.

Tenable unveils Identity 360 & Exposure Center solutions
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cybersecurity
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active directory
Tenable has launched Identity 360 and Exposure Center to tackle identity-based security threats, aiming to simplify fragmented identity management for organisations.

Singapore Budget 2025 prioritises SMEs & digital growth
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digital transformation
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global economy
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Singapore's 2025 Budget launches extensive measures to boost SME competitiveness, featuring a USD $3 billion productivity fund and AI integration support.

Peter Alexander named new CMO at Barracuda Networks
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Barracuda Networks has appointed Peter Alexander as Chief Marketing Officer to lead its market growth strategy and enhance cybersecurity solutions amid rising demand.

Email security gaps leave Asia Pacific firms vulnerable
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advanced persistent threat protection
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email security
Research by Proofpoint reveals only 12% of Asia Pacific firms use essential email authentication, exposing them to a surge in phishing attacks.

Counter-Strike 2 gamers warned about rising scam threats
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gaming
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mfa
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email security
Bitdefender Labs warns the Counter-Strike 2 community of scammers exploiting major esports events like IEM Katowice 2025 to defraud gamers through hijacked YouTube accounts.

GitLab unveils self-hosted AI option for secure data control
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GitLab has launched GitLab Duo Self-Hosted, enabling organisations to leverage AI within their own infrastructure to enhance data privacy and security.

LexisNexis completes acquisition of IDVerse for AI solutions
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risk & compliance
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digital identity
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fraud prevention
LexisNexis Risk Solutions has acquired IDVerse, enhancing its AI-powered risk and fraud solutions to bolster identity verification and onboarding processes.

Healthcare tops data breach incidents in 2024, surpassing finance
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breach prevention
Kroll's latest report reveals the healthcare sector was the most targeted by data breaches in 2024, accounting for 23% of all incidents, surpassing finance.

Sophos & Pax8 join forces to bolster MSP cybersecurity
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firewalls
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network security
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cloud security
A strategic partnership between Sophos and Pax8 will enhance the cybersecurity offerings for over 40,000 Managed Service Providers, streamlining solution management.

Exclusive: Businesses face growing challenges in managing unstructured data
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data protection
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data analytics
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data science
As unstructured data burgeons, businesses grapple with escalating challenges in governance, security, and costs, as experts urge immediate action to manage it effectively.

KnowBe4 platform promises up to 400% return on investment
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data analytics
A report by Hobson & Company reveals that organisations using KnowBe4's HRM platform can achieve a ROI of 200% to 400% within just 3.5 months.

Semperis stresses risk for healthcare organisations amidst rising cyber threats
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ransomware
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cybersecurity
Following a ransomware attack on HCRG Care Group, Semperis' Jeff Wichman has highlighted the major risk for healthcare organisations.

Exclusive: Infoblox reveals the importance of DNS security in the digital age
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Infoblox's Chief Evangelist Cricket Liu emphasises the critical yet misunderstood role of DNS security, urging businesses to adopt protective DNS measures.

Veriam launches all-in-one platform for identity and access
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saas
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Veriam has unveiled an innovative platform to streamline identity management, access, subscriptions, and contracting for online service providers, simplifying B2B operations.

Quest launches AI tools to simplify IT migration processes
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cybersecurity
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Quest Software has launched innovative AI-powered tools to streamline Active Directory and device migrations, aimed at reducing downtime for IT teams.

Pangea unveils AI security tools to combat growing threats
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advanced persistent threat protection
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physical security
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ai security
Pangea has launched AI Guard and Prompt Guard, a suite of security tools aimed at protecting AI applications from threats like data leaks and prompt injection.

Tenable warns of data risks from new AI model DeepSeek
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malware
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risk & compliance
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Tenable warns that the open-source AI model DeepSeek poses significant data exposure risks, echoing concerns over its potential misuse by cybercriminals.

Verkada secures $200m funding to enhance market presence
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Verkada has secured $200 million in Series E funding, boosting its valuation to $4.5 billion, to enhance its AI-driven security solutions.