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AI & Cloud Big Tech BT Europe Operators July 5, 2023

BT, Toshiba trial quantum security with HSBC

HSBC claimed to be the first bank to trial BT Group and Toshiba’s so-called commercial quantum secure metro network, exploring how the technology can defend against future cyber threats. The…

By Hana Anandira

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Asia Pacific June 14, 2023

Thales to up Australia, NZ defence with Tesserent deal

Thales struck a deal to acquire cybersecurity company Tesserent for $176 million, a transaction aimed at bolstering its Australian and New Zealand units. The potential buyout, subject to regulatory and…

By Hana Anandira

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Asia Pacific Operators October 6, 2022

Australia ups data protection measures

Australia’s government responded to a data breach at Optus by preparing regulations to improve detection of online fraud to better protect consumers. Communications Minister Michelle Rowland stated the government…

By Joseph Waring

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BT Europe Operators July 21, 2021

BT pumps millions into cybersecurity

BT announced a multi-million pound investment in Safe Security, a US-based cyber risk management company, as part of the UK operator’s plans to protect its operations and customers against increasing…

By Kavit Majithia

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July 19, 2021

Investigators question use of spyware on smartphones

An investigation involving several media outlets and Amnesty International found Israeli spyware on smartphones belonging to journalists and human rights activists, although the software was licensed to government entities for…

By Martha DeGrasse

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June 28, 2021

Kaspersky CEO warns of cybercrime threat to IoT

LIVE FROM MWC21 BARCELONA: Kaspersky CEO Eugene Kaspersky (pictured) called for a new approach to protect the IT ecosystem from cybercrime, cautioning an increase in attacks would threaten industrial systems,…

By Yanitsa Boyadzhieva

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Asia Pacific Devices Xiaomi March 18, 2021

China cybersecurity unit targets deepfake threat

China’s cybersecurity regulator sought answers from many of country’s top tech companies about how to tackle a growing threat from fake multimedia content and strengthen the security management of internet…

By Joseph Waring

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