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Microsoft, NSW partnership to accelerate digital transformation
Wed, 10th Aug 2022
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microsoft
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digital transformation
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cybersecurity
The renewed partnership is designed to maximise the value of Microsoft solutions to various NSW Government agencies.
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Big business in cryptocurrencies and cybercrime
Wed, 10th Aug 2022
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malware
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ransomware
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cryptocurrency
Cryptocurrencies are valuable, digital, anonymous, and can be used across borders - they can be sent to others anytime, anywhere.
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Hive, LockBit, BlackCat ransomware gangs attack same network
Wed, 10th Aug 2022
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malware
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firewall
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ransomware
Each ransomware gang left its own ransom demand, and some of the files were triple encrypted, according to a new report from Sophos.
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Cybersecurity concerns higher than before the pandemic - report
Wed, 10th Aug 2022
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wfh
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malware
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cybersecurity
BeyondTrust's new survey shows Australian organisations are more concerned about cyberattacks than they were before the COVID-19 pandemic.
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The importance of stopping identity sprawl for cybersecurity
Wed, 10th Aug 2022
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micro-credentials
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pam
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breach prevention
Most cyberattacks are caused by compromised credentials, according to the 2021 Data Breach Investigations Report.
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Latest VMware threat report reveals truth about deepfakes
Wed, 10th Aug 2022
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virtualisation
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advanced persistent threat protection
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it automation
VMware's Global Incident Response Threat Report reveals increased cyber attacks amid pandemic disruptions and geopolitical events.
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Datacom research explores reality of zero trust in ANZ
Wed, 10th Aug 2022
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malware
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cybersecurity
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datacom
Zero trust is fast emerging as global best practice in cybersecurity and local leaders are on board, with 83% considering it essential to security.
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Mandiant researchers uncover significant new disinformation campaign
Tue, 9th Aug 2022
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cloud services
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ddos
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advanced persistent threat protection
Chinese Government conducts disinformation campaign following Nancy Pelosi's visit to Taiwan, say researchers. 72 websites are reportedly involved.
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Beware the darkverse and its cyber-physical threats
Tue, 9th Aug 2022
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dark web
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vr
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metaverse
A darkverse of criminality hidden from law enforcement could quickly evolve to fuel a new industry of metaverse-related cybercrime.
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Attacks on gaming companies more than double over past year
Tue, 9th Aug 2022
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ddos
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gaming
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technology gifts
The State of the Internet report shows gaming companies and gamer accounts are at risk, following a surge in web application attacks post pandemic.
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VMware introduces advanced workload protection for AWS
Tue, 9th Aug 2022
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cloud services
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virtualisation
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data protection
VMware Carbon Black Workload for AWS delivers comprehensive visibility and security across on-premises and cloud environments for AWS customers.
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Exclusive: NZ-based DEFEND offers global cyber protection
Tue, 9th Aug 2022
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ml
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DEFEND, a New Zealand cyber security company, is focused on improving cyber resilience and reducing risk for its global customers.
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Avast One extends protection with Online Safety Score
Tue, 9th Aug 2022
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apple
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smartphones
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malware
Avast One has extended its cross-platform support by adding its Online Safety Score feature to both the Mac and iOS platforms of Avast One.
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Palo Alto Networks responds to rise in threats with MDR service
Tue, 9th Aug 2022
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firewall
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network management
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network security
Unit 42 Managed Detection and Response is a new service that can offer continuous 24/7 threat detection, investigation and response.
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Dear boardroom, please don’t put digital transformation back in the box
Tue, 9th Aug 2022
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partner programmes
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digital transformation
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cios
Australian companies risk losing their technological progress made during the pandemic as they pull back on IT investments.
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Radware recognised in KuppingerCole’s 2022 Leadership Compass report
Mon, 8th Aug 2022
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ddos
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network management
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firewall
Radware has been named a Product, Innovation, Market and Overall Leader in the 2022 KuppingerCole Leadership Compass report for Web Application Firewalls.
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Research shows attacks on the gaming industry are getting worse
Mon, 8th Aug 2022
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malware
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gaming
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cloud services
Web application attacks in the gaming sector have grown by 167% from Q1 2021 to Q1 2022, according to new research from Akamai.
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Gartner positions Commvault as Leader in 2022 Magic Quadrant
Mon, 8th Aug 2022
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cloud services
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dr
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multi-cloud
Gartner has named Commvault a Leader in its 2022 Gartner Magic Quadrant for Enterprise Backup and Recovery Software Solutions report.
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Workplace design a crucial factor for better employee experience - report
Mon, 8th Aug 2022
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cloud services
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wfh
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workplace
Workplace design is crucial for employee wellbeing and productivity, with a study showing the importance of flexible work options and improved office spaces.
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Flashpoint acquires Echosec Systems, elevates OSINT capabilities
Mon, 8th Aug 2022
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compliance
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open source
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flashpoint
Flashpoint has acquired Echosec Systems, a provider of open-source intelligence and publicly available information.
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Claroty launches new cloud-based industrial cybersecurity platform
Mon, 8th Aug 2022
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cloud services
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iot
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saas
Claroty launches Claroty xDome, a cloud-based industrial cybersecurity platform, to protect cyber-physical systems in various sectors.
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Xero appoints Joseph Lyons as lead APAC
Sat, 6th Aug 2022
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mental health
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job moves
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ndi
Xero's current Australia and Asia managing director, Joseph Lyons, will extend his managing irector role to now lead APAC.
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Versa Networks appoints Pantelis Astenburg as DACH sales vice president
Sat, 6th Aug 2022
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versa networks
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cloud migration
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cro
Former Verizon Business executive Pantelis Astenburg has been named as its DACH sales vice president to lead the company's expanding business.
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PwC appoints Kristin Stubbins & Liz O'Brien as Assurance leader & Audit business leader
Sat, 6th Aug 2022
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application security
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devsecops
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cloud security
The company has made leadership changes to its Assurance practice to support strategic growth opportunities in the Audit and Trust - Risk businesses.