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Ransomware attacks double in 2021, rise 93% - report
Thu, 24th Feb 2022
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ransomware
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malware
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cybersecurity
The findings build upon a gradual but noticeable rise in ransomware attacks since the COVID-19 pandemic began.
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Top 10 government technology trends for 2022 revealed
Wed, 23rd Feb 2022
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cloud services
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government
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gartner
Gartner has identified the top 10 government technology trends for 2022, guiding public-sector leaders in digital transformation.
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How safe is an organisation’s data from security breaches?
Wed, 23rd Feb 2022
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cloud services
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bi
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saas
Data breaches can cost businesses millions, but the real damage lies in the lasting brand and reputation harm they cause, says Infor ANZ VP Jarrod Kinchington.
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BeyondTrust extends remote support with updated release
Wed, 23rd Feb 2022
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pam
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apple
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technology gifts
Privileged Access Management firm BeyondTrust is extending its remote support and adding deeper security protections for systems and devices.
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Fortify IT: How to fix Exchange server issues that just won’t die
Wed, 23rd Feb 2022
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cloud services
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microsoft
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servers
The world learned about the Hafnium attacks on Microsoft Exchange servers last year. Since then, even more vulnerabilities have been discovered,.
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Not having phishing resistant MFA will come at a cost for the finance industry
Wed, 23rd Feb 2022
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finance, leasing & rental
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phishing
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email security
With the volume of money handled by the finance industry on any given day, it's no wonder that it is a prime target for cybercriminals.
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Versa Networks sees moves on three Gartner Magic Quadrants
Wed, 23rd Feb 2022
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cloud services
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network infrastructure
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network management
Versa Networks has been recognized by Gartner for its SASE capabilities, being included in all three Magic Quadrant SASE reports.
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Ransomware, threats, IoT malware, cryptojacking on the rise
Wed, 23rd Feb 2022
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malware
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ransomware
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iot
Cyberattacks become more attractive and potentially more disastrous as dependence on information technology increases.
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Can artificial intelligence protect people from dating app scams?
Wed, 23rd Feb 2022
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ai
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privacy
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tinder
A new survey has revealed how much of personal information app users would give to to artificial intelligence.
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Over a quarter of people have had data breached - survey
Tue, 22nd Feb 2022
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bi
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big data
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cloud services
A new survey by Proton reveals common data breaches and people's concerns about their online data being exposed.
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Zerto offers new Get Out of Ransomware Jail offer for 2022
Tue, 22nd Feb 2022
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malware
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ransomware
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cybersecurity
Zerto sees strong momentum in 2021 with ransomware recovery capabilities, HPE acquisition, product launches and industry accolades.
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Link revealed between censorship and VPN surges across Asia
Tue, 22nd Feb 2022
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bi
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big data
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cloud services
Countries across Asia are experiencing a surge of VPN networks, an uptake that is likely due to increased censorship in the region.
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Dicker Data to acquire Hills security and IT division
Tue, 22nd Feb 2022
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cloud services
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hills
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dicker data
Dicker Data has announced it has entered into a conditional BSA to acquire the Security and Information Technology distribution division of Hills in Australia.
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Jamf announces integration with Google Cloud’s ZTA solution
Tue, 22nd Feb 2022
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cloud services
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malware
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byod
Jamf has announced a new integration with BeyondCorp Enterprise, bringing macOS compliance to Apple administrators using Jamf and Google Cloud.
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KnowBe4 identifies email and SMS security risks for APAC
Tue, 22nd Feb 2022
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compliance
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cios
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sms
More than half of APAC office workers (59%) don't believe using their work email for personal activity is a security risk, according to a study by KnowBe4.
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LogRhythm reveals new brand identity to tackle cyber threats
Mon, 21st Feb 2022
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edge security
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siem
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cybersecurity
LogRhythm has revealed a new brand identity intended to represent the company's dedication to assisting security operations centres.
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Zscaler named Gartner Magic Quadrant Leader in SSE solutions
Mon, 21st Feb 2022
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gartner
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cios
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zscaler
This is the 11th consecutive year Zscaler has been named a Leader initially in the Gartner Magic Quadrant for Software Web Gateways, and now for SSE.
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SheHacks program provides tech opportunities for Indonesian women
Mon, 21st Feb 2022
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partner programmes
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digital transformation
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united nations development programme
Indosat Ooredoo Hutchison enables over 1,500 Indonesian women to share ideas and reduce gender gap in tech through the SheHacks program.
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Rackspace and Cloudflare to bring zero trust to more
Mon, 21st Feb 2022
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malware
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cloud services
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application security
The intention of the partnership is to help businesses reach cloud-centric goals and provide a SASE for cloud applications, data, users and devices.
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2022: A year of deep suspicion and stronger access controls
Mon, 21st Feb 2022
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malware
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inventory management systems
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cybersecurity
COVID-19-induced supply chain disruptions have increased cyber risk. The solution? Embrace a zero trust approach, says Delinea APAC VP Wahab Yusoff.
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Radware announce major expansion plans in cloud security space
Fri, 18th Feb 2022
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ddos
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cloud security
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m&a
Radware has announced the acquisition of business from SecurityDAM, which is its DDoS scrubbing centres provider.
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Main invests in verification specialist as demand grows
Fri, 18th Feb 2022
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investment
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m&a
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nfc
Main Capital Partners has acquired a majority stake in InnoValor, the creator of ReadID - a global, mobile identity verification software provider using NFC.
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Biometric info to lead to millions in privacy lawsuits
Fri, 18th Feb 2022
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cloud services
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hyperscale
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biometrics
Privacy budgets increased from $1.7 million in 2019 to $2 million in 2021 and are expected to continue to increase at a steady rate, the analysts find.
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CYFIRMA launches mobile app designed to keep user's safe
Fri, 18th Feb 2022
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cloud services
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smartphones
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technology gifts
The app is designed to help users acquire cyber safe habits, learn about emerging cyber threats, and be aware of attackers targeting apps they've installed.