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Kymeta & iRocket partner on missile interceptor connectivity

Thu, 20th Nov 2025
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Kymeta and iRocket partner to embed advanced satellite tech in missile interceptors, boosting connectivity and accuracy for next-gen defence systems.
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Northrop Grumman extends Siemens partnership for digital upgrade

Wed, 4th Jun 2025
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Siemens renews partnership with Northrop Grumman to enhance its digital ecosystem, boosting aerospace and defence innovation with the Xcelerator portfolio.
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Semperis appoints Alex Weinert to drive hybrid identity security

Wed, 30th Apr 2025
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Semperis appoints identity security expert Alex Weinert as Chief Product Officer to boost product strategy against sophisticated cyber threats.
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Cybercrime losses soar to USD $16.6 billion in 2024, outpacing US box office

Thu, 24th Apr 2025
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Cybercrime surged to USD $16.6 billion in 2024, outpacing major US industries and spotlighting social engineering and older victims as prime targets.
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Check Point Infinity named top AI cyber security platform

Tue, 8th Apr 2025
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Check Point's Infinity Platform has been named the top AI-powered cyber security solution in Miercom's 2025 Assessment, excelling in threat prevention and Zero Trust.
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Cybersecurity expert calls for shift to data-centric defence

Wed, 26th Feb 2025
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As cyber threats surge, Simon Pamplin of Certes calls for a radical shift to data-centric security, emphasising the inadequacy of traditional defence models.
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Cyware partners with Team Cymru for enhanced threat feeds

Tue, 11th Feb 2025
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Cyware has unveiled a partnership with Team Cymru to enhance its Threat Intelligence Platform, aiming to boost real-time cybersecurity against evolving threats.
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Remote goods fraud to rise, eCommerce losses to hit $10B

Fri, 31st Jan 2025
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A study by Juniper Research predicts a global 18% rise in remote physical goods fraud by 2025, with losses reaching USD $10 billion, driven by advanced tactics.
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Singapore MINDEF's Bug Bounty Challenge nets 32 vulnerabilities in three weeks

Thu, 22nd Feb 2018
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The Singapore Ministry of Defence (MINDEF) handed out more than S$14,000 in bounties to 17 hackers as part of the Bug Bounty Challenge.
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Security professionals waste 10 hours every week because of poor software

Tue, 30th Jan 2018
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Cybersecurity professionals could be wasting as many as 10 hours per week on tasks because of software that isn't fit for the purpose.
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Counter-drone vendor heads to local shores with ANZ distie deal

Fri, 22nd Jan 2016
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Counter-drone security product vendor Department 13 is winging its way to ANZ after signing up a local distribution partner.