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Check Point sees June cyberattacks jump 17% year on year
Malware

Check Point sees June cyberattacks jump 17% year on year

Business and public sector organisations faced 2,270 attacks a week in June, as ransomware rose 33% and GenAI use exposed sensitive data.

By Mark Tarre • 5 min read • Last month
China-aligned spies target university Roundcube servers
Malware

China-aligned spies target university Roundcube servers

Sensitive physics and engineering research at US and Canadian universities may have been exposed after hackers used Roundcube flaws to enter mail servers.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Last month
US students lead AI writing use, Turnitin report finds
Generative AI

US students lead AI writing use, Turnitin report finds

Heavy AI-assisted writing is more common in US universities than in the UK and Australia, according to Turnitin's latest analysis.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last month
Explorance launches AI model to analyse NSS feedback
Data Protection

Explorance launches AI model to analyse NSS feedback

Universities may cut weeks of manual coding as a new system sorts thousands of free-text NSS comments into themes, sentiment and recommendations.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last month
CompTIA names Sean Ryan as Chief Executive Officer
Software-as-a-Service

CompTIA names Sean Ryan as Chief Executive Officer

The appointment comes as employers demand more trusted proof of AI and digital skills, and CompTIA seeks broader reach beyond IT roles.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last month
Jamf launches Beacon threat-hunting service for Mac
Endpoint Protection

Jamf launches Beacon threat-hunting service for Mac

Rising Mac adoption has left many security teams short of Apple-specific expertise, prompting Jamf to add dedicated threat hunting and investigations.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Last month

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Small firms need AI training, not just access, says Hoang
Data Protection

Small firms need AI training, not just access, says Hoang

Small firms risk being left behind in the AI rush unless policymakers back training, data protection and fairer rules, Hoang told Congress.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last month
Rubrik joins Internet2 in push for cyber resilience
Data Protection

Rubrik joins Internet2 in push for cyber resilience

Campuses facing rising ransomware and AI-related threats may gain faster recovery tools as the cyber security firm expands its education reach.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Last month
Datadog launches UK data hosting in AWS London region
Software-as-a-Service

Datadog launches UK data hosting in AWS London region

UK firms can now keep observability and security data in-region, easing compliance pressure as cloud and AI systems grow more complex.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last month
University of Southern Queensland modernises IT platform
Virtualisation

University of Southern Queensland modernises IT platform

The university has cut its infrastructure footprint by 52 per cent after moving core learning, portal and ERP systems to Nutanix Cloud Platform.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last month
British Council taps Daon for global identity checks
Software-as-a-Service

British Council taps Daon for global identity checks

Millions of test takers will face tighter checks as the British Council rolls out Daon's facial authentication across its global exams.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Last month
Alberta commits CAD $50 million to Amii over five years
Digital Transformation

Alberta commits CAD $50 million to Amii over five years

The five-year funding is aimed at turning Alberta's AI research into faster public services, stronger health care and local commercial gains.

By Jake MacAndrew • 3 min read • Last month
Gemini Enterprise wins top AI agents rating for universities
Data Protection

Gemini Enterprise wins top AI agents rating for universities

The top ranking signals growing demand for university AI that can manage sensitive data, automate admin work and scale across campus systems.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last month
Public sector cyber training gaps exposed in survey
Data Protection

Public sector cyber training gaps exposed in survey

Staff confidence masks weak cyber readiness in the public sector, where more than a quarter report no effective training in a year or ever.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last month
Australia launches gender equity benchmark for tech
Human Capital Management

Australia launches gender equity benchmark for tech

Retention, pay transparency and flexible roles are now the key tests as employers try to keep women in technical jobs and close a widening gap.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last month
Phoenix Software completes shift to UK public sector
Data Protection

Phoenix Software completes shift to UK public sector

The move sharpens service for councils, the NHS and schools as the group splits public and private sector operations.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last month
Ngāti Whātua launches tech scholarship for Māori youth
Education, Learning & Training

Ngāti Whātua launches tech scholarship for Māori youth

Young Māori could gain funding, mentoring and industry links under a new scheme aimed at building future leaders in technology and entrepreneurship.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last month