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Shannon Williams
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Shannon is an experienced journalist and editor with a strong interest in technology and the digital world. Her career spans a wide range of sectors, including tech, politics, tourism, transport and climate change, where she brings a sharp editorial eye and an ability to translate complex issues into clear, engaging stories.

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Malicious Android apps targeting Malaysian bank customers

Fri, 8th Apr 2022
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Researchers at cyber security firm ESET have analysed three malicious Android applications targeting customers of eight Malaysian banks.
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Russian, Ukraine-themed war lure of choice for cyber espionage

Fri, 8th Apr 2022
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Russian and Ukraine-themed war documents have become the lure of choice for cyber espionage, according to a new analysis from Check Point Research.
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Fintech expert urges caution when it comes to online banking details

Thu, 7th Apr 2022
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Consumers must be cautious when sharing online banking details with third-party businesses, warns fintech expert Jill Berry.
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LogRhythm continues momentum with leadership expansion

Wed, 6th Apr 2022
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LogRhythm has announced the hiring of key executives and the expansion of its product organisation to meet the evolving demands of SOCs.
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Microsoft launches Startups Founders Hub Platform in Asia

Wed, 6th Apr 2022
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Microsoft has launched its Microsoft for Startups Founders Hub in Asia, providing free access to technology and resources for startups in the region.
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Dynatrace expands its strategic partnership with AWS

Tue, 5th Apr 2022
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Dynatrace will work with AWS to align on new product and solution development and enhance their go-to-market partnership.
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Strong close to 2021 as cloud infrastructure spend reaches $21 billion

Mon, 4th Apr 2022
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As backlogs continue to grow, pent-up demand bodes well for future growth as long as the economy stays healthy, and supply catches up to demand.
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Aruba ESP delivers cloud-native services for edge-to-cloud networks

Fri, 1st Apr 2022
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cloud services
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modernisation
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orchestration
Aruba has announced significant advancements to Aruba Edge Services Platform enabling organisations to keep pace with rapidly changing business requirements.
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ANZ apps incur $72m in losses due to mobile ad fraud

Fri, 1st Apr 2022
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cybersecurity
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apps
The rapid digital transformation in the financial industry has encouraged more fraudsters to tap into finance applications.
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Attackers using Log4Shell vulnerability to deliver backdoors

Fri, 1st Apr 2022
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virtualisation
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firewalls
Attackers are using the Log4Shell vulnerability to deliver backdoors and profiling scripts to unpatched VMware Horizon servers.
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Radware unveils industry-first terabit DDoS mitigation platform

Thu, 31st Mar 2022
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Radware has launched DefensePro 800, the industry's first terabit DDoS mitigation platform, offering high levels of protection and performance.
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Palo Alto Networks, AWS launch next-gen firewall to accelerate journey to cloud

Thu, 31st Mar 2022
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
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hyperscale
Palo Alto Networks partners with Amazon Web Services to launch Cloud NGFW, a managed Next-Generation Firewall service for AWS deployments.
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NEXTDC, NT govt unveil data centre development plans

Wed, 30th Mar 2022
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government
NEXTDC and the Northern Territory government have shared detailed plans surrounding the development of a new data centre in Darwin.
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Over half of Aussie customers leave a website after page one

Wed, 30th Mar 2022
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According to the 2022 Digital Experience Benchmark report, many customers do not make it past the halfway point on any given web page.
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Atturra partners with Pursuit Technology for govt solutions

Tue, 29th Mar 2022
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partner programmes
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government
Atturra has formed a strategic partnership with Pursuit Technology, becoming its first alliance partner in the local government market.
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Attivo Networks expands identity infrastructure for Azure AD

Tue, 29th Mar 2022
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The capabilities add hybrid environment support and provide remediation guidance for on-premises, cloud, and managed AD environments.
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Alibaba Cloud launches initiatives for startups, developers

Tue, 29th Mar 2022
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Alibaba Cloud has launched Project AsiaForward, with the aim of providing learning and business opportunities for startups, developers and talents.
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EY startup incubator programme expands across ANZ, ASEAN

Mon, 28th Mar 2022
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EY expands startup incubator into Cambodia, Guam, Thailand and Vietnam, allowing tech start-ups to accelerate growth through EY's Tax service line.
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Significant shift to mobile fraud - LexisNexis Risk Solutions report

Mon, 28th Mar 2022
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cybersecurity
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There has been a significant shift to mobile fraud over the last four years, with mobile traffic representing 75% of all traffic.
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Financial, cloud security sectors collaborate on cyber threats

Fri, 25th Mar 2022
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The partnership will a set a baseline of expectations related to cybersecurity and roles and responsibilities for cloud deployment.