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Infostealer attacks: How hackers steal data from companies

Fri, 21st Nov 2025
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Infostealer malware exploits employee mistakes to steal sensitive data, posing a severe threat to businesses and client security worldwide.
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Everyone's talking about SASE. Few understand what it really takes

Fri, 21st Nov 2025
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
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digital transformation
SASE unifies networking and security via cloud-based identity-led architecture, yet many firms struggle due to design flaws, not technology, in hybrid work's new era.
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How organisations can protect themselves from third-party security risks

Fri, 21st Nov 2025
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Organisations risk security breaches not just from hacks, but from poor third-party access management, causing trust and efficiency to erode over time.
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AI, unstructured data & risk-driven security to shape 2026

Fri, 21st Nov 2025
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digital transformation
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risk & compliance
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Enterprises in 2026 must master unstructured data and adopt risk-driven cybersecurity to gain an edge amid AI-driven digital transformation and rising threats.
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RobobAI unveils Agent Bob to transform procurement insights

Fri, 21st Nov 2025
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private cloud
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data analytics
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digital transformation
RobobAI launches Agent Bob, an AI tool transforming procurement by delivering instant strategic insights via natural language interaction with spend data.
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FM unveils expanded resilience credit worth up to USD $825 million

Fri, 21st Nov 2025
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data analytics
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cybersecurity
FM has boosted its resilience credit to USD $825 million, doubling offsets on premiums to help clients enhance climate and operational risk protection.
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Tanium & ServiceNow partner to drive automation in IT security

Fri, 21st Nov 2025
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it automation
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rpa
Tanium and ServiceNow have partnered to enhance IT security and automation by integrating real-time endpoint intelligence with AI-driven workflows.
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BioCatch unveils Connect 2.0 to combat rising banking fraud

Fri, 21st Nov 2025
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ai
BioCatch launches Connect 2.0, a platform using behavioural and device data to fight rising digital banking fraud and AI-driven financial crimes globally.
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Ebury launches app to simplify global payments & FX for SMEs

Fri, 21st Nov 2025
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Ebury launches a mobile app enabling SMEs to manage international payments and FX on the go, offering real-time rates for over 130 currencies.
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AvePoint unveils AgentPulse to tackle AI agent risks & costs

Fri, 21st Nov 2025
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data protection
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breach prevention
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ai security
AvePoint has launched AgentPulse, a platform to help firms monitor AI agents, tackling rising security risks and unexpected costs linked to AI use.
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Cypago & Archer partner to automate AI-driven compliance monitoring

Fri, 21st Nov 2025
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advanced persistent threat protection
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risk & compliance
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llms
Cypago and Archer have partnered to automate AI-driven compliance monitoring, boosting real-time oversight and continuous security controls for enterprises.
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Australian firms urged to bolster defences as global fraud hits USD $3.1 billion

Fri, 21st Nov 2025
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data analytics
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phishing
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advanced persistent threat protection
Australian firms are urged to strengthen defences as global occupational fraud losses reach USD $3.1 billion amid rising complex scams and cyber threats.
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SAFE acquires Balbix to launch unified AI cyber risk platform

Fri, 21st Nov 2025
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SAFE has acquired Balbix to launch a unified AI cyber risk platform, linking vulnerabilities and business impact for real-time risk management.
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UpGuard launches User Risk tool to tackle employee cyber threats

Fri, 21st Nov 2025
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advanced persistent threat protection
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risk & compliance
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cybersecurity
UpGuard unveils User Risk, a new tool that helps organisations spot and manage employee-driven cyber threats through AI-powered insights and real-time alerts.
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Pibit.AI raises USD $7 million to expand AI underwriting platform

Fri, 21st Nov 2025
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risk & compliance
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erp
Pibit.AI has raised USD $7 million to expand its AI-driven underwriting platform, boosting automation and speeding up insurance risk assessments.
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Finance teams struggle to unlock full AI potential amid risks

Thu, 20th Nov 2025
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data analytics
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ai security
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risk & compliance
Over half of finance teams report only partial AI automation, focusing on accuracy and fraud prevention amid reliance on outdated tools and manual tasks.
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Why is digital regulatory reporting implementation crucial for compliance

Thu, 20th Nov 2025
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risk & compliance
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opinion
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financial institutions
Financial firms face rising fines and must adopt digital regulatory reporting to ensure compliance, cut costs and boost operational resilience in 2024 and beyond.
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FM doubles resilience credit to USD $825m, broadens support scope

Thu, 20th Nov 2025
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risk & compliance
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clean technologies
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sustainability
FM has doubled its resilience credit to USD $825m, expanding support to operational and climate risks and launching a new unit for integrated risk management.
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Bluwhale launches AI Stablecoin Agent as market tops $300bn

Thu, 20th Nov 2025
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crypto
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blockchain
Bluwhale launches AI-powered Stablecoin Agent to manage digital dollars as stablecoin market tops $300bn, aiming to boost individual investor returns.
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AI-powered fraud could cost firms USD $11.5 billion by 2027

Thu, 20th Nov 2025
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AI-driven digital fraud, including deepfakes and fake personas, could cost firms USD $11.5 billion globally by 2027, outpacing traditional defences.