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Scams leave nasty bite & Australians $33m out of pocket in November
Thu, 16th Dec 2021
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email security
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cybersecurity
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scams
Investment scams accounted for 65% of the $33m stolen by scammers from Australians in November, according to Proofpoint and Scamwatch.
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Study: Online learning helping reduce the gender gap in STEM and digital skills in Australia
Thu, 16th Dec 2021
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dei
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e-learning
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skills shortage
Online learning is reducing the gender gap in STEM and digital skills in Australia, according to a new study by Coursera.
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Threat actors to cause significantly more damage through malware and cloud computing
Thu, 16th Dec 2021
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cloud services
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malware
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ransomware
Threat actors are set to cause more damage in 2022 as they exploit the rapid rise in cloud computing, says Appgate analysis.
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Edge computing, cybersecurity hygiene key to data-driven future
Thu, 16th Dec 2021
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big data
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bi
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data analytics
Splunk's 2022 predictions report highlights edge computing, cyber hygiene, collaboration, and observability as key trends for organizations.
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Zero Trust, blockchain, 6GHZ superhighway amongst next year's top tech predictions
Wed, 15th Dec 2021
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cloud services
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malware
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blockchain
Extreme Networks leadership team predicts proactive efforts around Zero Trust initiatives in 2022, along with the rise of blockchain, Wi-Fi dominance, and more.
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Automation pays off as Neustar thwarts 1.3 Tbps DDoS attack
Wed, 15th Dec 2021
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ddos
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nss labs
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neustar
Neustar Security Services customer hit by massive 1.3 Tbps DDoS attack, just as NSS was preparing to spin out of Neustar to become standalone company.
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Heightened cyber threats this holiday season according to McAfee and FireEye
Wed, 15th Dec 2021
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advanced persistent threat protection
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casb
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breach prevention
Australian enterprises targeted by cyber threats this holiday period, costing some over AUD$130,000, according to McAfee and FireEye research.
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Cohesity launches new Security Advisor feature to spot data threats
Wed, 15th Dec 2021
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big data
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data analytics
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bi
The new feature helps reduce human errors and achieve a higher level of cyber resilience in customer environments.
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Entries open for 2022 Australasian Women in AI Awards
Wed, 15th Dec 2021
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ai
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cios
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awards
Entries now open for the 2022 Australasian Women in AI Awards to recognize women paving the way in AI. Nominations close on 10th January 2022.
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New threat intelligence from Sophos following the Apache Log4Shell vulnerability
Wed, 15th Dec 2021
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malware
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firewall
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ransomware
Sophos warns of a surge in cyberattacks exploiting the Apache Log4Shell vulnerability, with attempts exceeding hundreds of thousands so far.
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IT and comms top sectors targeted by cyber criminals, AI provides a solution
Wed, 15th Dec 2021
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ai security
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ai
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darktrace
The IT and communications sector faced the highest number of cyber attacks globally in 2021, according to Darktrace's security researchers.
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Positive Technologies reveals updated cybersecurity platform
Tue, 14th Dec 2021
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big data
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network infrastructure
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bi
Positive Technologies launches PT NAD 10.2, a network attack discovery solution that detects 37 types of suspicious activities.
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How to ensure your business isn't scammed this Christmas
Tue, 14th Dec 2021
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saas
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email security
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cybersecurity
Australian and New Zealand businesses face increased risk of fraud this festive season due to distractions and increased activity, warns SAP Concur.
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Cloudflare, Microsoft partnership deepens relationship in Zero Trust market
Tue, 14th Dec 2021
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malware
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microsoft
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partner programmes
Cloudflare has joined the Microsoft 365 Networking Partner Program, offering enhanced connectivity to Microsoft 365 services.
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Right-Hand announces expansion and new offerings for the APAC market
Tue, 14th Dec 2021
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contact centre
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voip
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microsoft teams
Cybersecurity firm Right-Hand expands to US and Australia, launching AI-powered platform to tackle business data breaches.
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InterSystems and Veromo power Australia’s economic recovery with new banking solution
Tue, 14th Dec 2021
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digital banking
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cybersecurity
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raas
InterSystems has partnered with Veromo to offer registration services directly through online banking, aimed at driving post-pandemic economic growth.
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Forter strengthens eCommerce security with Trusted Identities
Tue, 14th Dec 2021
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fraud
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identity solutions
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forter
Forter launches Trusted Identities to simplify online account authentication and protect against fraudsters. (109 characters).
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Five ways to achieve smarter application management
Tue, 14th Dec 2021
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online tools
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patching
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it managers
Applications are the lifeblood of any modern organisation. But left unmanaged, they can throw both security and productivity into jeopardy.
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Kong announces five key tech predictions for the enterprise in 2022
Tue, 14th Dec 2021
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cloud services
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public cloud
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open source
Kong predicts that in 2022, enterprises will phase out legacy load balancers and adopt decentralised client-side load balancing with ZeroLB.
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Cybersecurity 2022: Mobile malware, passwordless authentication fails, and hackers in space
Mon, 13th Dec 2021
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malware
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3d printing
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microsoft
Mobile malware and spear SMSishing attacks are predicted to increase in 2022, according to cybersecurity firm WatchGuard Technologies.
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Horangi and AWS launch holistic cloud security offering
Mon, 13th Dec 2021
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hyperscale
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public cloud
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cloud services
Horangi and AWS have launched a holistic security offering, REA-H, to protect critical workloads and data on the cloud.
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LastPass announces integration with Google Workspace
Mon, 13th Dec 2021
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google
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lastpass
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integration
LastPass has integrated with Google Workspace to enhance security and simplify the login process for users, according to LogMeIn.
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Auth0 launches Identity Platform on Microsoft Azure
Mon, 13th Dec 2021
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cloud services
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crm
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microsoft
The Auth0 Identity Platform has launched on Microsoft Azure, offering customers a private cloud deployment option.
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Selling confidence in the boardroom – a guide for CISOs
Mon, 13th Dec 2021
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cybersecurity
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cso / ciso
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infosys
Cybersecurity is now a priority in the boardroom. CISOs must communicate effectively to ensure adequate security measures are in place.