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The average ransom demand in cases worked by the Palo Alto Networks Unit 42 security consultants rose 144% in 2021 to $2.2 million.

The latest quarterly WatchGuard Threat Lab report shows network attacks at the highest point over the past three years.

M-Files has been recognised in the 2022 Gartner Peer Insights Customers' Choice for Content Services Platforms.

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.

Apple has retained its position as the most valuable electronics brand in the world, with a 35% increase in brand value to US$355 billion.

Among the possible consequences of the attacks are infection with ransomware, data theft, and denial of service.

The researchers state that a new universal data governance framework must be introduced to address the data governance needs in emerging technologies.

Cyberattacks on Ukraine's government and military have dropped by 50% in the last week, according to Check Point Research.

Malicious web application attacks have surged 88% in 2021, while distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attacks rose 37%, according to Radware.

KnowBe4 has released a new report showing half of the employees at shadow IT companies use unauthorised file services to complete their work.

Cybersecurity specialist emt Distribution has partnered with iboss to deliver Zero Trust cloud security solutions across Asia-Pacific.

A legal challenge is being prepared to overturn the Intellectual Property Office's (IPONZ) decision not to recognise a machine as an inventor.

Digital banking is transforming the industry as new customers join, contactless payments surge, and challenger banks rise, says Forrester.

Study shows that Indonesia, Kenya, Nigeria, and South Africa could see billions in economic benefits from enabling unlicensed access to the 5925-7125 MHz band.

New Zealand has been caught by a global fight between humans and machines that might define intellectual property rights for the rest of the century.

FedEx reports that BigCommerce merchants in Australia and New Zealand are signing up for the FedEx-BigCommerce alliance program.

Mok will support organisations in the APAC region with their digital transformation journey as they adopt the cloud, AI, data analytics, and remote working.

Eccleston's appointment will accelerate the growth of the Zscaler channel organisation in the Europe, Middle East and Africa and Asia Pacific regions.

VMware has announced the appointment of two executives to the company's Go-To-Market Leadership team to advance its digital business model.

On-demand emergency services marketplace AURA has launched a report into South Africa's high crime rate and what can be done to lower it.