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Gen Z sees biggest AI potential in education, survey finds

Thu, 23rd Oct 2025
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data privacy
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ai ethics & governance
Survey finds Gen Z in Canada and the US views education as AI's biggest opportunity, favouring personalised tutoring and adaptive learning systems.
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TA585 identified as key threat actor using advanced malware tools

Tue, 21st Oct 2025
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advanced persistent threat protection
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risk & compliance
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cybersecurity
Proofpoint identifies TA585 as a cyber threat actor managing end-to-end attacks, deploying advanced malware like MonsterV2 to target finance firms globally.
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Finance & healthcare sectors urged to upskill amid cyber gaps

Wed, 15th Oct 2025
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cloud security
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advanced persistent threat protection
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risk & compliance
Finance, healthcare and MSSPs face significant cybersecurity skill gaps, urging urgent upskilling beyond compliance to tackle evolving cyber threats effectively.
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Deepfake attacks cost firms an average of USD $280,000 per incident

Fri, 10th Oct 2025
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cybersecurity
More than half of firms faced deepfake fraud losses averaging USD $280,000 per incident, despite increased cybersecurity training and awareness efforts.
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Cyber skills shortage & rising AI use drive higher breach costs

Thu, 9th Oct 2025
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firewalls
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breach prevention
A global shortage of cyber experts and rising AI use are driving cyber breach costs above USD $1 million for over half of organisations in 2024, says Fortinet.
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Plaud unveils omnichannel AI platform to automate notetaking

Thu, 9th Oct 2025
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uc
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erp
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api
Plaud launches an omnichannel AI platform providing APIs and SDKs to automate and analyse notetaking across in-person and online business conversations.
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Canadian firms struggle with AI in cybersecurity amid talent gap

Thu, 9th Oct 2025
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firewalls
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advanced persistent threat protection
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breach prevention
Canadian firms increasingly adopt AI in cybersecurity but face a talent shortage that hinders progress and raises breach risks, finds Fortinet's 2025 report.
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KnowBe4 enhances HRM+ to boost AI & human cyber defences

Wed, 8th Oct 2025
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data protection
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phishing
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advanced persistent threat protection
KnowBe4 upgrades HRM+ platform to train employees and AI agents, enhancing defences against evolving cyber threats in AI-driven workplaces.
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AI heightens phishing success as global cyber defences lag

Fri, 3rd Oct 2025
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data protection
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mfa
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phishing
AI has boosted phishing success as 44% admit falling for scams, yet only 48% of firms fully use multi-factor authentication, says Yubico survey.
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Shaping the future of learning and work: A new partnership with the University of Waterloo

Thu, 2nd Oct 2025
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edutech
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google
Google partners with the University of Waterloo, donating CAD $1 million to advance AI-driven learning and work readiness through a new Google Chair and student labs.
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Canada launches task force to update its AI strategy

Tue, 30th Sep 2025
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ai
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cloud services
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education, learning & training
Canada launches AI Strategy Task Force and national consultation to update its AI strategy, aiming to boost innovation, trust and economic growth nationwide.
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KnowBe4 top in security awareness & incident response in G2 report

Fri, 26th Sep 2025
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data protection
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advanced persistent threat protection
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email security
KnowBe4 retains its top spot in the G2 Grid Fall 2025 Report, leading in Security Awareness Training and Incident Response for multiple years.
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KnowBe4 & Carahsoft partner to boost public sector cyber defences

Thu, 25th Sep 2025
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advanced persistent threat protection
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email security
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education, learning & training
KnowBe4 partners with Carahsoft to enhance public sector cybersecurity by offering AI-driven human risk management via Carahsoft's reseller network and NASA SEWP V contract.
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SoloSecure launches freelancer cyberattack defence training

Wed, 24th Sep 2025
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malware
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phishing
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advanced persistent threat protection
SoloSecure certification launches to help freelancers defend against rising cyber threats, safeguarding their businesses and clients in the growing gig economy.
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Cloudflare to offer 1,111 global internships & expand student support

Tue, 23rd Sep 2025
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network infrastructure
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ai
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cloud services
Cloudflare will recruit 1,111 interns globally in 2026, expanding its programme to support students with hands-on tech experience and mentorship worldwide.
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Kyndryl reports 18% cut in emissions & advances in sustainability

Thu, 18th Sep 2025
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power / energy
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ai
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clean technologies
Kyndryl reports an 18% cut in greenhouse gas emissions and a 15% reduction in energy use, advancing its sustainability goals for FY25.
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WalkMe unveils AI tool to deliver training within work apps

Wed, 17th Sep 2025
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erp
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ai
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education, learning & training
WalkMe launches an AI-driven tool delivering real-time training within work apps, enhancing learning by embedding guidance into daily software use.
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Workday acquires Sana for USD $1.1 billion to boost AI at work

Wed, 17th Sep 2025
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edutech
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digital transformation
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hcm
Workday will acquire AI firm Sana for USD $1.1 billion to integrate AI tools enhancing employee experience and learning across its platform.
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FIRST launches global cybersecurity drive with new forums & SIGs

Wed, 17th Sep 2025
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uc
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data science
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advanced persistent threat protection
FIRST launches new forums and special interest groups to boost global cybersecurity collaboration and host a 2025 Vulnerability Forecasting event in Cambridge.
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Seismic outlines vision for trusted, tailored AI in enablement teams

Fri, 12th Sep 2025
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martech
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ai security
Seismic reveals vision for trusted, tailored AI to transform enablement teams, boosting revenue growth and supporting seamless, secure operations across sectors.