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Industry News: ESG5

    Know Your Breach: Oracle

    The Target: American software giant Oracle.

    The Take: The compromised data includes usernames, passkeys, and encrypted passwords, which Oracle staff revealed to some clients.

    The Vector: A hacker infiltrated a computer system, resulting in the theft of old client log-in credentials, according to Bloomberg News, citing two people familiar with the matter.

    This breach is a stark reminder of how strong authentication controls are in an overall robust cybersecurity posture, and that good password hygiene plays a pivotal role in protection.

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    $500,000 Stolen in Australian Super Fund Data Breach

    2025-04-04

    The Guardian: Hackers have targeted Australian superannuation funds, with a small number of customers losing a combined half a million dollars, and compromising some members’ data, the industry’s peak body says.

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    Many Family Offices Still Not Fully Awake To Cyber Attacks

    2025-04-03

    Wealth Briefing Asia: Family offices are already feeling the impact of weak cybersecurity. As reported in a survey by Deloitte, the accountancy and professional services giant, found that almost half (43 per cent) of family offices around the world – a sector estimated to hold more than $3 trillion in total AuM – have suffered a cyberattack in the past two years. 

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    Japan Bolsters Cybersecurity Safeguards With Cyber Defense Bill

    2025-04-01

    Dark Reading: Japan has passed the Active Cyber Defense Bill, which will allow its military and law enforcement to take preemptive measures to combat cyber threats.

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    Russia Tightens Cybersecurity Measures as Financial Fraud Hits Record High

    2025-04-01

    The Record: Russian President Vladimir Putin signed a law aimed at protecting citizens from cyber fraud, as financial cybercrime reportedly reached record levels in the country.

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    ReliaQuest Raises More Than $500 Million in Funding at a Valuation of $3.4 Billion

    2025-03-31

    Business Wire: ReliaQuest, a leader in AI-powered security operations, announced a new funding round of more than $500 million led by EQT, KKR and FTV Capital, with participation from other existing investors Ten Eleven Ventures and Finback Investment Partners.

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    Enterprises Beef Up Cybersecurity Plans To Mitigate AI Risks

    2025-03-31

    Cybersecurity Dive: Enterprises are pouring more money and resources into AI initiatives, whether it’s tapping new services, getting legacy systems ready for integration or training employees on how to best use the technology. 

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    Part of EU’s New €1.3 Billion Investment Going to Cybersecurity

    2025-03-31

    SecurityWeek: The investment, part of the Digital Europe Programme for 2025-2027, aims to drive digital technology advancements in the European Union. Part of the €1.3 billion funding will be allocated to cybersecurity, specifically for boosting cyber resilience in the EU.

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