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Rebuilding after ransomware – The case of The British Library
Malware

Rebuilding after ransomware – The case of The British Library

Rogue Russian hackers crippled The British Library's operations, pushing the respected institution into the pre-digital age through a malicious ransomware attack, sparking months of system rebuilding efforts.

By Conan Bradley • 5 min read • Thu, 4th Apr 2024

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One wrong click can devastate your small business: so what can you do?
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

One wrong click can devastate your small business: so what can you do?

Small businesses can fortify cybersecurity, bolster compliance, and support employee productivity with web domain and content filtering tools like Avast Business Web Control.

By Mark Gorrie • 4 min read • Wed, 10th Apr 2024
Software supply chain security: Finding the weakest link
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Software supply chain security: Finding the weakest link

Security in the software supply chain stands on shaky ground, as reliance on prebuilt and open-source code leads to rampant vulnerabilities and 91% of firms report incidents within the last year.

By Richard Sorosina • 5 min read • Mon, 8th Apr 2024
Loyalty, data and “The Golden Rule” behind customer success
Marketing Technologies

Loyalty, data and “The Golden Rule” behind customer success

Business success rests on loyalty, data, and the timeless Golden Rule, highlighting the universal principle's power in fostering growth.

By Sarah Jarvis • 6 min read • Thu, 4th Apr 2024
How attackers weaponise generative AI through data poisoning and manipulation
Malware

How attackers weaponise generative AI through data poisoning and manipulation

New forms of cyber risks emerge as attackers weaponise generative AI through data poisoning and manipulation, endangering the integrity of trusted systems and customer interactions.

By Gabriel Moss • 7 min read • Thu, 4th Apr 2024
Streamlining carbon measurement for SMEs: The case for using spend-based data
Supply Chain

Streamlining carbon measurement for SMEs: The case for using spend-based data

Spend-based data offers a quick, cost-effective route for SMEs to measure carbon emissions, aiding green-business goals and meeting increasing demands for sustainability.

By Brian Johnston • 5 min read • Thu, 4th Apr 2024
State of Digital Trust 2024: The antithesis of trust is overconfidence
Internet of Things

State of Digital Trust 2024: The antithesis of trust is overconfidence

DigiCert's 2024 State of Digital Trust report underlines the gap between perceived and actual digital preparedness, raising concerns over the complacency of enterprise leaders.

By Armando Dacal • 4 min read • Wed, 3rd Apr 2024
Overcoming the data challenges associated with gen AI deployments
Unified Communications

Overcoming the data challenges associated with gen AI deployments

As gen AI tools transform multiple sectors, businesses need to tackle key challenges including concerns over data privacy, inherited biases, and ethical dilemmas.

By Jason Duerden • 4 min read • Wed, 3rd Apr 2024
Unpacking AI-powered marketing with good versus poor quality data
Customer Experience

Unpacking AI-powered marketing with good versus poor quality data

Quality of data drives successful AI-powered marketing, affecting user experience and future engagements, underscoring the need for robust, detailed consumer profiles.

By Joyce Gordon • 6 min read • Tue, 2nd Apr 2024
Zombie APIs: the resident evil in too many businesses
DevOps

Zombie APIs: the resident evil in too many businesses

The unchecked use of Zombie APIs in businesses has underscored a rising cybersecurity threat, with attackers exploiting these neglected interfaces and costing firms up to $75bn annually.

By Matias Madou • 5 min read • Fri, 29th Mar 2024
How to converge physical security and IT to better protect businesses
Firewalls

How to converge physical security and IT to better protect businesses

To tackle rising data breaches and fast-evolving privacy regulations, businesses must now merge physical security with IT.

By George Moawad • 8 min read • Fri, 29th Mar 2024
Why comprehensive observability reduces cloud waste & minimises IT spending
Clean technologies

Why comprehensive observability reduces cloud waste & minimises IT spending

Amid complexities in cloud adoption, comprehensive observability emerges as a key tool for businesses to manage cloud waste, optimise costs, and streamline their IT spending.

By Felix Berndt • 4 min read • Thu, 28th Mar 2024
The imperative to go beyond backup, by focusing on cyber resilience & AI
Disaster Recovery

The imperative to go beyond backup, by focusing on cyber resilience & AI

This World Backup Day Cohesity calls for a focus on cyber resilience & AI amid rising cyber threats.

By Brett Chase • 5 min read • Thu, 28th Mar 2024

Stories from Other Regions

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How to defend your business against AI-powered ransomware
Firewalls

How to defend your business against AI-powered ransomware

Australian businesses are urged to use AI technology to combat increased ransomware attacks, bolstered by a rise in AI-powered cyber criminality.

By Matt Caffrey • 5 min read • Wed, 3rd Apr 2024
Top three tech challenges and solutions Australian enterprises need to know for 2024
Internet of Things

Top three tech challenges and solutions Australian enterprises need to know for 2024

Australian enterprises gear up for three critical tech developments in 2024 – Wi-Fi 7, multi-access converged networks, and IT/OT convergence, facing off challenges with AI, IoT and NaaS solutions.

By Sanjiv Verma • 6 min read • Tue, 2nd Apr 2024
5G-enabled drones usher in era of smart possibilities
Agricultural Technology

5G-enabled drones usher in era of smart possibilities

1,500 5G-enabled drones commanded a magical spectacle over Marina Bay, heralding a revolution in drone technology offering limitless smart solutions.

By Oh Wei Ling • 4 min read • Thu, 28th Mar 2024
The transformative role of advanced video in Australian healthcare
Firewalls

The transformative role of advanced video in Australian healthcare

Advanced video management software (VMS) is revolutionising Australian healthcare, significantly enhancing safety and efficiency, whilst improving the overall patient journey and ensuring more effective security.

By Ash Ramanayake • 5 min read • Thu, 28th Mar 2024