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Cybercrime report reveals 58% surge in APT activity
Malware

Cybercrime report reveals 58% surge in APT activity

Group-IB's new report reveals a 58% rise in Advanced Persistent Threats, with Europe facing the brunt amid escalating geopolitical tensions.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 28th Feb 2025
UK SMEs lack security measures against concealed cyber threats
Firewalls

UK SMEs lack security measures against concealed cyber threats

About one third of UK's small and medium-sized enterprises lack protective measures against hidden cyber threats, a study reveals.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 9th Nov 2023

Global Stories

Targets stories

Taboola launches Predictive Audiences to boost ad targeting
Marketing Technologies

Taboola launches Predictive Audiences to boost ad targeting

Taboola has unveiled Predictive Audiences, an AI-powered tool on its Realize platform to boost ad targeting and improve conversion rates for advertisers.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Fri, 6th Jun 2025
Phishing campaign targets X accounts for crypto scams
Malware

Phishing campaign targets X accounts for crypto scams

Researchers at SentinelLabs have uncovered an active phishing campaign targeting high-profile X accounts to hijack credentials for cryptocurrency scams.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Mon, 3rd Feb 2025
New Relic sets science-based targets for net-zero by 2030
Hyperscale

New Relic sets science-based targets for net-zero by 2030

New Relic has secured approval for its science-based targets to achieve net-zero emissions by 2030, joining over 7,000 firms in the climate initiative.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 24th Jan 2025
Westcon-Comstor in ANZ switches to 100% renewable power
Cartech

Westcon-Comstor in ANZ switches to 100% renewable power

Westcon-Comstor has reached a landmark achievement by powering all its sites in Australia and New Zealand with 100% renewable electricity, aiming for global targets by 2030.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 7th Jan 2025
LG Electronics outlines Future Vision 2030 at investor forum
Digital Transformation

LG Electronics outlines Future Vision 2030 at investor forum

LG Electronics reveals ambitious Future Vision 2030 strategy, aiming to transform into a Smart Life Solution Company and achieve Triple Seven targets.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 23rd Aug 2024
AVEVA advances decarbonisation and net-zero efforts
Manufacturing

AVEVA advances decarbonisation and net-zero efforts

AVEVA, an industrial software provider, has met its Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions targets for 2025.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Wed, 6th Sep 2023
Snappernet comes under single directorship
Resellers

Snappernet comes under single directorship

Richard Paul assumes sole directorship of Snappernet as former co-directors Mark Forbes and John Gould sell their stakes, citing personal priorities.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 15th Dec 2009

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NBN advances net-zero target to 2045 with $3 billion fibre plan
Unified Communications

NBN advances net-zero target to 2045 with $3 billion fibre plan

NBN Co aims for net-zero emissions by 2045, accelerating its target from 2050 and committing to renewable energy and energy-efficient fibre upgrades across Australia.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Fri, 23rd May 2025
Lazarus Group targets South Korean supply chains via software flaws
Firewalls

Lazarus Group targets South Korean supply chains via software flaws

Kaspersky reveals Lazarus Group's 'Operation SyncHole,' targeting South Korean supply chains via software vulnerabilities and watering hole attacks.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Thu, 8th May 2025
Bloomberg launches VolMax indices for equity potential
Risk & Compliance

Bloomberg launches VolMax indices for equity potential

Bloomberg Indices has unveiled the VolMax Indices, designed to enhance equity potential while managing risks amid market turbulence.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Thu, 23rd Jan 2025
Androxgh0st botnet expands with Mozi IoT capabilities
DataCentre infrastructure

Androxgh0st botnet expands with Mozi IoT capabilities

CloudSEK warns that the Androxgh0st botnet has significantly expanded its reach, now targeting critical vulnerabilities in various systems and IoT devices.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 13th Nov 2024
OpenText report reveals Australia's top ransomware threats
Ransomware

OpenText report reveals Australia's top ransomware threats

OpenText Cybersecurity's report highlights six major ransomware threats targeting Australian infrastructure, with LockBit and Akira at the forefront.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 7th Nov 2024
Siemens opens new Data Center hub in Chennai, India
Hyperscale

Siemens opens new Data Center hub in Chennai, India

Siemens has unveiled a new 6,000 sq metre Center of Competence for Data Centers in Chennai, India, targeting APAC's booming market projected to hit USD $75 billion by 2025.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 11th Jul 2024
Show me the (business) plan
Data Analytics

Show me the (business) plan

Many entrepreneurs fail to navigate their business without a clear plan—akin to being lost in a new city without a map or GPS.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Fri, 17th Dec 2010