Over the next three to five years, both governments and the private sector will need to rapidly adapt identification and mitigation protocols as adversaries move from AI-assisted to AI-enabled sanctions evasion and proliferation financing (PF), a new research paper warns. The report, Algorithms of Evasion: The Rise of AI-Enabled Proliferation Financing, from the Royal United…
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AI, Apps, Compliance, Exploits, Global Security News, Government & Policy, Network Security, privacy, Risk Management
Another IT governance headache: AI-enabled sanction evasion
Over the next three to five years, both governments and the private sector will need to rapidly adapt identification and mitigation protocols as adversaries move from AI-assisted to AI-enabled sanctions evasion and proliferation financing (PF), a new research paper warns. The report, Algorithms of Evasion: The Rise of AI-Enabled Proliferation Financing, from the Royal United…
AI, china, Compliance, Europe, Funding, Global Security News, Government & Policy, Risk Management, Venture
EU moves forward on $5.8B scale-up fund to keep startups from leaving
The European Union has stepped up efforts to grow its homegrown tech sector and reduce dependence on US firms, advancing plans this week for a €5 billion ($5.8 billion) fund to help startups scale in Europe rather than seek capital or buyers abroad. Analysts welcomed the initiative, but said its success will depend on whether…
Cybersecurity, Global Security News
Bank of England, FCA and Treasury Raise Alarm Over Frontier AI
The UK’s financial authorities have set expectations for the sector on cybersecurity and operational resilience
AI, Cybersecurity, Global Security News
UK Cybersecurity Market Expands to £14.7bn with Strong Growth in AI Security Firms
UK cybersecurity sector reaches £14.7bn in revenue, driven by rapid growth in AI security firms, increased investment and rising employment across the industry
AI, Global Security News
Anthropic Releases New AI Agents for Financial Services Firms
The AI company is pushing further into a sector critical to its enterprise business as it targets revenue growth and barrels toward an IPO.
Data Breaches, Global Security News
UK: Education Sector Faces Surge in Cyber Breaches Despite Stable National Threat Levels
The British public education sector has faced the nation’s most dramatic increase in cyber breach prevalence over the past year
Global Security News
Australia’s digital construction boom has created a new battleground: data ownership
GUEST OPINION: Australia’s architecture, engineering, construction (AEC) sector is widely recognised as one of the most digitally advanced construction markets in the world.
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Chinese APT Targets Indian Banks, Korean Policy Circles
China is spying on India’s financial sector, for some reason, and it’s not putting much effort into it, judging by some stale TTPs.
AI, Apps, Cybersecurity, Data Breaches, Endpoint, Global Security News, Government & Policy, Network Security, Risk Management
7 biggest healthcare security threats
Cyberattacks targeting the healthcare sector have surged since the COVID-19 pandemic and the resulting rush to enable remote delivery of healthcare services. Security vendors and researchers tracking the industry have reported a major increase in phishing attacks, ransomware, web application attacks, and other threats targeting healthcare providers. Recent rising of ransomware attacks on healthcare, in…
Europe, Funding, Global Security News
Coordinated vulnerability disclosure is now an EU obligation, but cultural change takes time
In this Help Net Security interview, Nuno Rodrigues Carvalho, Head of Sector for Incident and Vulnerability Services at ENISA, discusses the recent CVE funding scare and what it exposed about the fragility of global vulnerability disclosure infrastructure. He outlines how EU regulations, including the Cyber Resilience Act and NIS2, are creating stronger accountability for vendors…
AI, APAC, Global Security News
Australia’s architecture, engineering, and construction industry leads world on digital transformation yet faces new data control and AI governance challenges
GUEST RESEARCH: Australia’s architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC) sector is emerging as one of the most digitally advanced markets globally. New research from Revizto, the leading global integrated collaboration platform for AEC, reveals Australia is now confronting a new generation of challenges around data governance, artificial intelligence (AI), regulation, and the capacity to implement new technologies at scale.
AI, Global Security News, Government & Policy, Risk Management
US tech sector lost jobs in March, stalling growth
The US tech sector lost 15,000 jobs in March even though the overall US economy saw 178,000 jobs gained across all sectors, according to data from multiple sources, including the US Department of Labor. CompTIA, which analyzed the Friday jobs data released by Labor Department’s Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), pegged the unemployment rate for…
AI, Cybersecurity, Global Security News, Risk Management
Is AI Driving Tech Layoffs or Masking Deeper Cuts?
Oracle’s latest round of layoffs is intensifying a broader question across the tech sector: Is artificial intelligence actually replacing workers, or simply being used to justify long-anticipated cost cuts? Oracle cuts jobs as AI spending reshapes cost structure In Oracle’s case, the company has added hundreds of billions to its books through AI investments. As…
AI, Global Security News
Australia’s first Semiconductor Roadmap
The Semiconductor Sector Service Bureau (S3B) has announced it is leading the development of Australia’s first National Semiconductor Roadmap, a 15-year strategic plan designed to strengthen the nation’s semiconductor capability, competitiveness and supply-chain resilience.
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Australian fintech sector to be worth $71 billion by 2035
The first comprehensive analysis of the economic contribution of the Australian fintech sector shows the sector could become a key driver of Australia’s future growth.
AI, Global Security News, Risk Management
Flir Revealed Advanced Decarbonisation and Asset Protection Solutions at Energy Exchange Australia 2026
As Australia’s energy sector faces intensifying pressure to slash methane emissions and harden infrastructure against evolving climate risks, Flir has arrived at Energy Exchange Australia (EXA) 2026 with a suite of “invisible” defence technologies.
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High voltage tech: Meet AC/DC – Australia’s answer to FAANG and WITCH
Australia’s tech sector has long punched above its weight, but until now, it’s lacked a unifying shorthand. Silicon Valley has FAANG. The Indian global services giants have WITCH. Australia? Well, we’ve had vibes – but that changes today. Say hello to AC/DC, a new distinctly Australian acronym for our most influential, globally relevant tech powerhouses.…
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How Bendigo Bank turned a data challenge from Up Bank into the streaming backbone powering its AI future
For a 168-year-old institution, transformation rarely happens overnight, particularly in the banking sector, which is well-known for its legacy systems.
AI, Compliance, Cybersecurity, Global Security News, Risk Management
Airbus CSO on supply chain blind spots, space threats, and the limits of AI red-teaming
Pascal Andrei, CSO at Airbus, knows that the aerospace and defense sector is facing a threat environment that is evolving faster than most organizations can track. From sub-tier suppliers quietly becoming entry points for state-backed attackers, to satellites emerging as targets in an increasingly contested space domain, the risks are real and growing. In this…
AI, Global Security News
Protecting education: How MDR can tip the balance in favor of schools
The education sector is notoriously short on cash, but rich in assets for threat actors to target. How can managed detection and response (MDR) help learning institutions regain the initiative?
AI, Global Security News, Risk Management
Binding Operational Directive 26-02 sets deadlines for edge device replacement
In this Help Net Security video, Jen Sovada, General Manager, Public Sector at Claroty, explains CISA’s Binding Operational Directive 26-02 and what it means for federal agencies. The directive requires agencies to inventory, report, decommission, and replace unsupported edge devices such as firewalls, routers, switches, load balancers, and wireless access points. Unsupported devices don’t receive…
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State Dept. official says post-quantum transition plans will outlive current leadership
A cybersecurity official at the State Department called for the public and private sector to more tightly coordinate plans to transition their systems, devices and data to quantum-resistant encryption algorithms. Gharun Lacy, Deputy Assistant Secretary for the Cyber and Technology Security Directorate at the Department of State, issued a challenge for cybersecurity defenders to view…
AI, Global Security News, Risk Management
Software’s AI Reckoning Is Here: What it Means for MSPs
The software sector is hitting a moment of truth. In a recent CNBC interview, Apollo Asset Management co-president John Zito described what he sees shaking out as the early innings of a “very violent technology cycle” driven by AI. That doesn’t mean software is disappearing, but it does mean the way it’s valued and financed…
Global Security News
What you need to know about hiring cycles – and why flexibility still wins
If you were looking for work in the IT or tech sector in December, you probably already know that it was a quiet time. The good news is that January and February are the best months for job activity, both for job seekers looking for roles and employers ready to hire.
AI, Global Security News, Government & Policy, malware
APT36 and SideCopy Launch Cross-Platform RAT Campaigns Against Indian Entities
Indian defense sector and government-aligned organizations have been targeted by multiple campaigns that are designed to compromise Windows and Linux environments with remote access trojans capable of stealing sensitive data and ensuring continued access to infected machines.
The campaigns are characterized by the use of malware families like Geta RAT, Ares RAT, and DeskRAT, which are often
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Amazon, Temu and Shein to Dominate Australia’s Marketplace Sector at the Expense of Local Competition
GUEST OPINION: Pattern’s 2026 Marketplace Consumer Report reveals a sector under pressure, with global giants tightening their grip and the era of local marketplaces at risk
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SmartBear Expands Carahsoft Partnership for Public Sector
SmartBear has expanded its partnership with Carahsoft Technology Corp. to strengthen its public sector go-to-market strategy and deepen engagement with the government-focused channel ecosystem, the companies announced Tuesday. The expanded agreement positions Carahsoft as SmartBear’s Master Government Aggregator, giving federal, state, and local agencies simplified access to SmartBear’s software quality and application visibility portfolio through…
Global Security News, Network Security
Gigamon Earns Frost & Sullivan 2026 Company of the Year for Global Network Observability, Public Sector
COMPANY NEWS: Honoured for advancing deep observability across public sector environments with real-time network visibility that supports Zero Trust initiatives
AI, Global Security News
7 Growth Tips Every Tech Start-up Business Needs to Learn
The technology sector moves at lightning speed, and standing still means falling behind. For tech start-ups navigating this competitive landscape, sustainable growth requires more than just a brilliant idea or cutting-edge product. It demands strategic planning, adaptability, and a willingness to learn from both successes and failures.
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7 Growth Tips Every Tech Start-up Business Needs to Learn
The technology sector moves at lightning speed, and standing still means falling behind. For tech start-ups navigating this competitive landscape, sustainable growth requires more than just a brilliant idea or cutting-edge product. It demands strategic planning, adaptability, and a willingness to learn from both successes and failures.
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China-linked APT UNC3886 targets Singapore telcos
China-linked group UNC3886 targeted Singapore ’s telecom sector in a cyber espionage campaign, Singapore’s Cyber Security Agency revealed. Cyber Security Agency of Singapore (CSA) and the Infocomm Media Development Authority (IMDA) ran Operation CYBER GUARDIAN to protect the telecom sector. Since July 2025, investigations showed China-linked UNC3886 launched a targeted campaign against all four major…
Global Security News
Eeny, meeny, miny, moe? How ransomware operators choose victims
Most ransomware attacks are opportunistic, not targeted at a specific sector or region Categories: Threat Research Tags: Ransomware, cybercrime, state-sponsored ransomware, victimization
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Eeny, meeny, miny, moe? How ransomware operators choose victims
Most ransomware attacks are opportunistic, not targeted at a specific sector or region Categories: Threat Research Tags: Ransomware, cybercrime, state-sponsored ransomware, victimization
Global Security News
Eeny, meeny, miny, moe? How ransomware operators choose victims
Most ransomware attacks are opportunistic, not targeted at a specific sector or region Categories: Threat Research Tags: Ransomware, cybercrime, state-sponsored ransomware, victimization
Global Security News
Eeny, meeny, miny, moe? How ransomware operators choose victims
Most ransomware attacks are opportunistic, not targeted at a specific sector or region Categories: Threat Research Tags: Ransomware, cybercrime, state-sponsored ransomware, victimization
Global Security News
Eeny, meeny, miny, moe? How ransomware operators choose victims
Most ransomware attacks are opportunistic, not targeted at a specific sector or region Categories: Threat Research Tags: Ransomware, cybercrime, state-sponsored ransomware, victimization