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Shannon Williams
News Editor
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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ANZ apps incur $72m in losses due to mobile ad fraud

Fri, 1st Apr 2022
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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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malware
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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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Channel momentum delivers substantial growth - Delinea

Thu, 31st Mar 2022
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partner programmes
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financial results
Delinea has announced momentum in the company's global channel, highlighted by its worldwide revenue performance.
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Radware unveils industry-first terabit DDoS mitigation platform

Thu, 31st Mar 2022
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ddos
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cybersecurity
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radware
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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Hands-on Review: The rotating Amazon Alexa Echo Show 10

Thu, 31st Mar 2022
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gaming
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smart home
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digital entertainment
When you speak to your Echo 10, the screen automatically rotates to face you, and will continue rotating to follow you around the room as you move.
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Zoom announces launch of enhanced Zoom Up Partner Program

Wed, 30th Mar 2022
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partner programmes
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zoom
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byoc
Zoom introduces Zoom Up Partner Program, offering rewards and new opportunities for partners to grow their business with the platform.
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Atturra partners with Pursuit Technology for govt solutions

Tue, 29th Mar 2022
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edutech
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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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hybrid cloud
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public cloud
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microsoft
The capabilities add hybrid environment support and provide remediation guidance for on-premises, cloud, and managed AD environments.
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EY startup incubator programme expands across ANZ, ASEAN

Mon, 28th Mar 2022
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supply chain
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microsoft
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incubator
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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fraud
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lexisnexis
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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fintech
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cloud security
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iaas
The partnership will a set a baseline of expectations related to cybersecurity and roles and responsibilities for cloud deployment.
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Massive resurgence in cyberthreats following COVID-19 - report

Fri, 25th Mar 2022
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malware
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supply chain
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cybersecurity
There has been a massive resurgence in cyberthreats across multiple categories following pandemic-induced declines in 2020.
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Cyber attacks on the rise due to skyrocketing bot traffic

Thu, 24th Mar 2022
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smb
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bots
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cyber attacks
Cyberattacks, especially automated ones, of all kinds are on the rise, primarily due to skyrocketing bot traffic.
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1 in 5 businesses have paid or would pay a ransom for their data

Thu, 24th Mar 2022
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malware
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ransomware
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multi-cloud
Malware, ransomware and phishing are continuing to plague global organisations, 21% experiencing a ransomware attack in the last year.
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DataBank expands capacity of SAN1 data center in San Diego

Thu, 24th Mar 2022
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hyperscale
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dc
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colocation
DataBank is expanding its San Diego Data Center, SAN1, adding 40,000 sq ft of raised floor space and two megawatts of critical power.
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Hands-on Review: JBL Reflect Flow PRO earbuds

Thu, 24th Mar 2022
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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digital music
The Flow PRO are waterproof, true wireless, noise cancelling earbuds designed specifically for active sport. I've finally found my true match.
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Native technologies used in Russia-Ukraine cyber attacks

Thu, 24th Mar 2022
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ddos
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application security
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hackers
The conflict between Russia and Ukraine is raging not only in the physical realm, but also on the cyber front.
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APAC organisations need strategy to stop insider threats

Wed, 23rd Mar 2022
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dlp
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breach prevention
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risk & compliance
New research shows organisations are failing to address the issue of insider threats during a time when the risk is at its greatest.
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Vulnerabilities discovered in Veeam backup solutions

Tue, 22nd Mar 2022
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virtualisation
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dr
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cybersecurity
Among the possible consequences of the attacks are infection with ransomware, data theft, and denial of service.