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Phishing gangs weaponise .arpa DNS to evade defences

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Phishing gangs abuse .arpa DNS and IPv6 tunnels to hide brand-impersonation scams in core internet plumbing that most defences ignore.
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Phishing campaigns exploit .arpa DNS to evade filters

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Phishing gangs exploit obscure .arpa DNS space and IPv6 tunnels to sneak past reputation-based web filters and lure users to fake sites.
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Securing the future: Simplified management, Scalable growth, and built-in compliance for K-12

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SonicWall unveils unified tools to help overstretched K-12 IT teams simplify security, scale quickly and embed compliance by design.
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Securing the digital classroom: A layered cybersecurity approach for K-12 schools

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As classrooms digitise, SonicWall pushes layered cybersecurity to shield K-12 schools from ransomware, phishing and zero-day threats.
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Okta users warned as ShinyHunters expand vishing wave

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Okta users face rising vishing attacks as ShinyHunters expand real-time MFA phishing, prompting fresh SaaS and identity security warnings.
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SonicWall firewalls strengthen security for IoT era

Mon, 26th Jan 2026
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As IoT devices surge, SonicWall firewalls step in to secure sprawling connected networks without slowing performance or innovation.
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Sophos unveils browser-led suite to govern AI & SaaS

Wed, 21st Jan 2026
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Sophos has launched Workspace Protection, a browser-led suite to simplify securing hybrid work, SaaS access and shadow AI use at scale.
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Enhanced cybersecurity measures urged by Software@Scale

Thu, 25th Jul 2024
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Louis Droguett, CEO of Software@Scale, urges firms to bolster cybersecurity with multi-layered approaches as threats from groups like APT40 intensify.
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Fortinet launches Wi-Fi 7 integrated secure networking solution

Wed, 17th Jan 2024
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Fortinet unveils the industry's first integrated, Wi-Fi 7 secure networking solution, offering increased speed, capacity, and enterprise-grade AI-powered security.
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Australia set to launch new online safety regulations in 2023

Tue, 19th Dec 2023
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Australia plans to implement a comprehensive set of online safety regulations from December 2023; smaller businesses face compliance challenges.
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Jamf introduces new content filtering solution for education providers

Wed, 6th Jul 2022
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Jamf launches Jamf Safe Internet, an Apple-first, education-focused cybersecurity solution, offering comprehensive content filtering for students.
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Malwarebytes CEO 'heartbroken' after botched program updates cause RAM spikes

Thu, 1st Feb 2018
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Malwarebytes urges its customers to update their software after a botched update last Saturday caused massive memory spikes & computer crashes.
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Why cybersecurity must address ICT staff efficiency

Thu, 7th Sep 2017
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How does a fresh approach to cyber security enable better efficiency from the ICT staff who are overwhelmed with the current security situation?.
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Staff web usage: To filter, or not to filter...

Mon, 30th Jun 2014
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SMEs face a constant dilemma: trust staff or monitor their web use. Web filtering can safeguard companies legally and financially, and boost MSP revenue.
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Making sense of security

Fri, 14th Jun 2013
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A Kiwi connection is helping keep New Zealand in focus at the Asia Pacific headquarters of unified security company Websense.