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Latest news - Page 15

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From dreams to reality: My journey into IT
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Matthew Bereens reflects on his journey from a tech-obsessed child in Sydney to securing a graduate role at Orro through invaluable industry support.
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Australian firms face rising security & travel challenges
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misinformation
International SOS warns that Australian businesses face escalating security threats in its 2025 Risk Outlook, with 65% globally reporting heightened risks.
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APAC consumers torn between AI benefits & privacy risks
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A new F5 study reveals that while consumers in APAC embrace AI for productivity, they harbour serious concerns about privacy, job security, and ethical use.
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Meta enhances safety with new features for teen accounts
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social media
Meta has announced expanded safety features for its Teen Accounts, enhancing privacy and parental controls for users under 16 amidst growing online safety concerns.
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DBS & Bank of China Singapore hit by cyberattack
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ransomware
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mfa
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physical security
A ransomware attack on a printing vendor has exposed customer data from DBS and Bank of China Singapore, highlighting urgent supply chain cybersecurity needs.
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Study reveals rising cyber threats to financial industry
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malware
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advanced persistent threat protection
A Radware study highlights alarming trends in cyber threats to the financial sector, revealing a surge in infostealer services and sophisticated OTP bots.
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Rising threats to influencers as cyber attacks escalate
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mfa
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phishing
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email security
Bitdefender reports a dramatic rise in cybercrime targeting social media influencers, uncovering over 9,000 malicious livestreams on YouTube in 2024.
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The case for Device as a Service: Smarter IT management for modern businesses
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digital transformation
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personal computing devices
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tablets & laptops
With DaaS transforming IT management in Australia, businesses are seizing the opportunity for flexible, cost-effective solutions that drive growth and efficiency.
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Elsight secures AUD $7.1m deal with European drone firm
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Elsight has secured an AUD $7.1 million supply agreement with a European drone manufacturer, expanding its footprint in the defence sector amidst rising demand.
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Fastly unveils advanced real-time DDoS attack insights
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ddos
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cybersecurity
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cloud services
Fastly has enhanced its DDoS Protection services with new real-time insights, enabling improved visibility for security teams during attacks.
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Found means fixed: Reduce security debt at scale with GitHub security campaigns
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application security
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risk & compliance
GitHub launches security campaigns, now available for Advanced Security users, enhancing collaboration between developers and security teams to tackle security debt.
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April Patch Tuesday: Microsoft announces 121 vulnerabilities
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Microsoft has unveiled 121 vulnerabilities in its April 2025 Patch Tuesday update, marking a significant increase from last month's total.
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Synology's pushing into ANZ enterprise storage & backup market
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Synology is expanding its enterprise storage and backup solutions in Australia and New Zealand, addressing the growing data sovereignty concerns in these markets.
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Logically partners with Databricks to enhance threat detection
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data analytics
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risk & compliance
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cybersecurity
Logically has teamed up with Databricks to bolster organisations' defences against online threats, combining AI technology with data intelligence.
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Mastercard outlines plan to combat card fraud in Australia
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payment technologies
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mastercard
Mastercard has unveiled a five-year strategy to innovate payment methods in Australia, tackling a surge in card fraud that nearly hit $1 billion in 2024.
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Constraints drive Australian firms to private cloud solutions
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storage
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hybrid cloud
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cloud storage
As Australian businesses confront rising tariffs and fluctuating cloud costs, many are exploring private cloud solutions like Synology Drive to enhance data security and reduce dependence.
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Dell launches infrastructure upgrades to support AI data centres
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storage
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virtualisation
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data protection
Dell Technologies has launched new infrastructure upgrades aimed at enhancing data centre modernisation, focusing on performance and cyber resilience for AI workloads.
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Australians concerned about AI deepfakes in elections
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A recent Adobe report reveals that 77% of Australians have encountered more political deepfakes, raising alarms about misinformation ahead of upcoming elections.
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Rubrik named Google Cloud Partner for backup solutions
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saas
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data protection
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cloud security
Rubrik has been honoured as Google Cloud's Infrastructure Modernisation Partner of the Year for its vital role in backup and disaster recovery solutions.
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SailPoint reveals Cloud updates for identity security boost
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cybersecurity
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cloud services
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SailPoint has unveiled updates to its Identity Security Cloud, introducing enhanced machine identity security and new customer success services to bolster identity management.