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DDoS attacks hit record peaks as bots & automation escalate
EduTech

DDoS attacks hit record peaks as bots & automation escalate

DDoS attacks have surged to record peaks of 3.7 Tbps, driven by automation and shifting geopolitical sources, targeting sectors like higher education globally.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Wed, 29th Oct 2025
AI projects & machine identities shift cybersecurity focus
Cloud Security

AI projects & machine identities shift cybersecurity focus

As AI projects rise and non-human identities outnumber humans in IT, firms must strengthen cybersecurity and governance to meet new regulatory demands.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Wed, 1st Oct 2025
Consilium launches UniCRM for contact centre operations
Customer Relationship Management

Consilium launches UniCRM for contact centre operations

Consilium Software has launched UniCRM, a new platform that unifies Help Desk, Collections, and Telemarketing to boost contact centre efficiency and customer experience.

By Kaleah Salmon • 2 min read • Thu, 8th May 2025
SOAX unveils new flexible pricing with PAYG & discounts
Digital Transformation

SOAX unveils new flexible pricing with PAYG & discounts

SOAX has revamped its pricing model, offering discounts of up to 50% and enhanced data allowances by 100%, streamlining data extraction for businesses.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 12th Mar 2025
Facebook faces decline among UK's younger users
Data Protection

Facebook faces decline among UK's younger users

Research shows Facebook's grip on young Brits is waning, with 70% of those aged 18-24 reducing their use, favouring platforms like TikTok and Instagram.

By Melania Watson • 2 min read • Thu, 13th Feb 2025
How malicious bots disrupt the holiday travel season
Customer Experience

How malicious bots disrupt the holiday travel season

As Australian airlines brace for the bustling holiday season, they face a rising tide of malicious bots threatening customer trust and revenue.

By Dhanesh Ramachandran • 6 min read • Sat, 28th Dec 2024
Businesses face $2.58 million in losses per hour from bots
Endpoint Protection

Businesses face $2.58 million in losses per hour from bots

Cequence warns businesses could face average losses of USD $2.58 million per hour this December due to surging malicious bot traffic and fraud.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Fri, 20th Dec 2024
Netacea secures GBP £4 million to combat bot attacks
Supply Chain

Netacea secures GBP £4 million to combat bot attacks

Netacea has secured an additional GBP £4 million investment from Mercia Asset Management to enhance its fight against sophisticated bot attacks.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 12th Dec 2024
Exploring the role & impact of bots in eCommerce
Marketing Technologies

Exploring the role & impact of bots in eCommerce

In a new article, Shira Itzhaki from Forter examines the dual role of bots in eCommerce, highlighting the challenge of distinguishing harmful from helpful bots.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Fri, 22nd Nov 2024
SailPoint unveils new product to secure machine identities
Digital Transformation

SailPoint unveils new product to secure machine identities

SailPoint Technologies has launched Machine Identity Security to help businesses manage machine identities effectively amid growing security concerns.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Wed, 23rd Oct 2024
Survey reveals security gaps in managing non-human identities
Privileged Access Management

Survey reveals security gaps in managing non-human identities

A survey reveals critical security gaps in managing non-human identities, with only 15% of organisations confident in their NHI security measures.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Tue, 17th Sep 2024
Malicious bots disrupt travel sector, causing financial strain
Application Security

Malicious bots disrupt travel sector, causing financial strain

New research shows a rise in malicious bot activity within the travel sectoe, with just 51.1% of traffic generated by humans.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Mon, 29th Jul 2024

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SailPoint boosts Identity Security Cloud with expanded AI controls
Digital Transformation

SailPoint boosts Identity Security Cloud with expanded AI controls

SailPoint enhances Identity Security Cloud with AI-driven controls for human, machine and non-employee identities, boosting risk management and compliance.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Wed, 1st Oct 2025
Radware adds four US partners to expand cloud security reach
Firewalls

Radware adds four US partners to expand cloud security reach

Radware partners with four US firms to boost access to its cloud security services, enhancing protection against cyber threats for managed service providers.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Wed, 30th Jul 2025
Australian leaders see AI as risk & opportunity, identity gaps grow
Digital Transformation

Australian leaders see AI as risk & opportunity, identity gaps grow

More than half of Australian IT leaders see AI as both an opportunity and risk, but only 20% have strategies for securing digital and machine identities.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Fri, 6th Jun 2025
Saviynt expands platform to secure all human & non-human identities
Digital Transformation

Saviynt expands platform to secure all human & non-human identities

Saviynt has expanded its platform to secure all organisational identities, including non-human ones like bots and credentials, amid rising AI adoption.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Fri, 30th May 2025
Christmas shopping hit by AI-enhanced scalping bots
Breach Prevention

Christmas shopping hit by AI-enhanced scalping bots

A study by Imperva reveals that 71% of UK consumers face challenges securing Christmas gifts due to scalping bots inflating prices by over 105%.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 17th Dec 2024