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MirrorWeb launches Sentinel to cut false compliance alerts by 90%
Last week
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encryption
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risk & compliance
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MirrorWeb has launched Sentinel, a platform using AI to cut false compliance alerts by 90%, helping firms tackle rising risks from digital communication tools.
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Is the crypto bull run over?
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blockchain
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defi
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bitcoin
After a bullish surge, Bitcoin faces a sharp downturn as investors reel from new tariffs and recession fears, prompting speculation on the bull run's end.
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Organisations question CISO liability policy effectiveness
Thu, 6th Mar 2025
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financial systems
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risk & compliance
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cybersecurity
A Fastly study reveals 93% of organisations have updated policies to protect CISOs from personal liability, though effectiveness remains unclear.
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Meme coins: boom, bust and billion-dollar gambles
Wed, 26th Feb 2025
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blockchain
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defi
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bitcoin
The launch of the $Trump meme coin saw an astonishing market peak of over USD $14.5 billion, only to crash 66% shortly thereafter, leaving many traders devastated.
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Cryptocurrency investments rise in anticipation of Trump era
Tue, 21st Jan 2025
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blockchain
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cartech
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defi
Cryptocurrency investments are surging globally as investors anticipate Donald Trump's inauguration, coinciding with a bullish outlook on digital assets.
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Cybersecurity failures costing UK firms GBP £10 billion annually
Mon, 18th Nov 2024
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breach prevention
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cybersecurity
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security breaches
Research by Panaseer reveals UK firms suffer GBP £10 billion losses annually due to cybersecurity control failures, highlighting urgent challenges for security leaders.
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Panaseer predicts SEC reports could see up to 2600 NIST mentions
Wed, 19th Jun 2024
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data analytics
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risk & compliance
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cybersecurity
Cybersecurity firm Panaseer forecasts that SEC reports may see up to 2,600 mentions of NIST in 2024, a significant increase driven by new SEC rules enforcing detailed cybersecurity disclosures.
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Crypto market sees 8.6% rise driven by ETH ETFs approval
Fri, 14th Jun 2024
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blockchain
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defi
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bitcoin
The cryptocurrency market saw an 8.6% rise in May, driven by favourable U.S. regulations and ETH ETF approvals, according to Binance Australia's report.
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Cyber risk is keeping the Australian enterprise on its toes
Thu, 6th Jun 2024
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ransomware
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devops
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siem
Australian organisations need to keep cyber risks in check to avoid incidents and liabilities.
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Sysdig report reveals businesses favour speed over robust cloud security
Thu, 1st Feb 2024
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cloud security
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application security
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advanced persistent threat protection
Sysdig's 2024 Cloud-Native Security report reveals businesses overwhelingly favour rapid application development over comprehensive security practices, with only 69% of firms integrating AI into cloud environments.
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Rise in Drainer-as-a-Service attacks lead to high-profile breaches
Fri, 19th Jan 2024
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endpoint protection
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mfa
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blockchain
The rise in Drainer-as-a-Service (DaaS) cyber crimes indicates growing threats to social media accounts and cryptocurrency safety, including high-profile breaches.
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SEC vs. SolarWinds: A cybersecurity game changer for CISOs
Wed, 20th Dec 2023
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application security
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supply chain & logistics
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risk & compliance
businesses must adapt by strengthening their security protocols and empowering CISOs to lead the charge in fortifying their organisation's cybersecurity resilience.