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Rising deepfake threats prompt surge in biometric defences

Deepfake threats are on the rise, with 47% of firms encountering attacks; 75% are employing biometric defences, while 62% fear current measures are inadequate.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 15th Aug 2024

NEM

Time-matching renewables gain interest among Australian firms

A new report reveals that Australian firms are increasingly turning to time-matching renewable technologies to align energy generation with hourly demand.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Thu, 15th Aug 2024

Ransomware

Ransomware attacks on industry double in 2024 second quarter

Ransomware attacks on the industrial sector nearly doubled in Q2 2024, with manufacturers hardest hit, reports cybersecurity firm Dragos.

By Melania Watson • 2 min read • Thu, 15th Aug 2024

Power / Energy

EU data centres face energy hurdles, Aggreko suggests fixes

Aggreko's new whitepaper highlights Europe's data centre energy challenges, proposing greener solutions like BESS and NGG to tackle grid delays and environmental woes.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 14th Aug 2024

Hyperscale

Amazon hits 100% renewable energy target seven years early

Amazon surpasses its 2030 goal, hitting 100% renewable energy for operations in 2023. This milestone is a major leap towards its net-zero carbon commitment by 2040.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Mon, 12th Aug 2024

Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Global ransomware attacks dip below average in June 2024

Global ransomware attacks dipped below annual averages in June 2024, with significant declines in activity from LockBit 3.0.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 8th Aug 2024

Northern Atlantic Treaty Organisation

Alipay+ expands to 90 million merchants in 2024 summer campaign

Alipay+ boosts global reach, extending services to 90 million merchants in its 2024 summer campaign, driven by a 27% transaction surge during UEFA EURO 2024.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Tue, 6th Aug 2024

Application Security

Veracode unveils enhanced global partner programme amid AI boom

In response to the AI-driven evolution in software security, Veracode has unveiled its upgraded Veracode Velocity Partner Programme.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 2nd Aug 2024

Ransomware

Global ransomware attacks drop in June as law enforcement intensifies

Global ransomware attacks dropped below this year's average in June for the first time in 2024, with 331 incidents amid increased law enforcement pressure.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 1st Aug 2024

Shipping

FedEx expands International Connect Plus service to new regions

FedEx expands its FedEx International Connect Plus service to new U.S. and European destinations, enhancing cross-border eCommerce solutions for Asia-Pacific e-tailers.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 1st Aug 2024

Data Protection

Global enterprises struggling with AI talent shortage

More than a third of global enterprises are struggling to attract essential AI and data talent, jeopardising their AI ambitions, an IDC study reveals.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 1st Aug 2024

Application Security

Malicious Python package targets macOS & GCP credentials

Checkmarx has unveiled a malicious Python package on PyPi targeting macOS developers, designed to steal Google Cloud Platform credentials from users.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 30th Jul 2024

Encryption

Ecommpay partners with Mastercard to launch Click to Pay in UK

Ecommpay partners with Mastercard to launch Click to Pay across the UK and Europe, offering merchants and customers faster, secure checkout experiences.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 25th Jul 2024

Data Analytics

Q1 2024 sees major $9.83billion currency impact headwind

Kyriba's Q1 2024 Currency Impact Report has revealed a USD $9.83 billion negative impact due to currency fluctuations, signalling heightened FX risks for global firms.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Wed, 24th Jul 2024

Stories from Other Regions

Europe (European) stories

Encryption

NIST unveils first post-quantum cryptographic algorithms

NIST has released its pioneering suite of post-quantum cryptographic algorithms, urging institutions to swiftly adopt these standards to safeguard against imminent quantum threats.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 14th Aug 2024

EduTech

IT professionals in Europe wary of AI misinformation risks

A survey by ISACA reveals that while European IT professionals see AI's potential benefits, significant concerns about detecting AI misinformation persist.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 13th Aug 2024

Fintech

Shona Petley promoted to CFO at Ascertus

Ascertus promotes Shona Petley to CFO, tasking her with strategic financial oversight as the document management firm bolsters its growth in the UK and Europe.

By Imee Dequito • 2 min read • Sun, 11th Aug 2024

Cloud Services

PAYSTRAX partners with Featurespace to boost fraud detection

PAYSTRAX partners with Featurespace to enhance fraud detection in the UK and Europe, aiming to address significant global fraud losses projected at USD $343 billion by 2027.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Wed, 7th Aug 2024

Marketing Technologies

Surge in AI adoption amongst sales challenges in Singapore

Salesforce's latest report reveals rising challenges for sales teams, with 66% of professionals in Singapore finding it harder to meet customer expectations.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Mon, 5th Aug 2024

Malware

Dragos uncovers new malware FrostyGoop targeting ICS systems

A new malware, FrostyGoop, identified by Dragos, threatens industrial control systems, exposing Europe's critical infrastructure vulnerabilities to cyber-attacks.