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REvil accounts for 73% of ransomware attacks - report
Wed, 6th Oct 2021
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McAfee Enterprise's latest report reveals the evolving tactics of cybercriminals, with ransomware dominating and cloud threats on the rise.
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Ransomware grows 1,070%, organisations struggle to secure operations
Wed, 6th Oct 2021
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Two-thirds of organisations have been targeted by a ransomware attack, with concerns rising, according to Fortinet's report.
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NetApp extends FinOps offerings with latest acquisition
Wed, 6th Oct 2021
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NetApp strengthens its cloud strategy with the acquisition of CloudCheckr, bolstering its cost optimization and compliance capabilities.
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The foundations of a modern data-driven organisation: Obtaining a clear view of the customer
Wed, 6th Oct 2021
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The key to understanding customers lies in listening to them and connecting through various communication channels, says expert.
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Data center infrastructure management – IT’s resource gamechanger?
Wed, 6th Oct 2021
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Organizations adopt data center infrastructure management (DCIM) practices to improve efficiencies and save energy and management overheads.
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Ivanti announces new CEO and board members
Wed, 6th Oct 2021
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Jeff Abbott has been appointed as chief executive officer after serving as Ivanti’s president since January 2020.
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5G is a backup connectivity breakthrough
Wed, 6th Oct 2021
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telecommunications
While most of the public discussion of 5G is for primary connectivity, businesses are far more interested in its potential to act as a failover option.
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ManageEngine's Desktop Central provides centralised endpoint management for enterprise devices
Wed, 6th Oct 2021
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ManageEngine’s Desktop Central is a unified endpoint management solution designed for managed service providers (MSPs) and in-house IT managers alike.
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User error causes six hour outage on Facebook, Instagram and Whatsapp
Wed, 6th Oct 2021
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Following a six-hour outage on Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp, bringing millions of digital lives to a halt, criticism of the company has been widespread.
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Cyber extortion attacks against ANZ organisations more than double
Wed, 6th Oct 2021
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Ransomware and cyber extortion attacks in Australia and New Zealand have doubled in Q2 2021, according to CyberCX's Best Practice Guide.
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Barco expands range of LED video walls with IEX series
Wed, 6th Oct 2021
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Barco launches IEX series of narrow pitch LED video walls for indoor use, targeting corporate offices and control rooms.
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Equinix expands neutral ecosystem to support Kubernetes on Equinix Metal
Wed, 6th Oct 2021
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Equinix expands its neutral ecosystem of technologies and partner solutions to support the deployment, management and operations of Kubernetes on Equinix Metal.
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Microsoft Cloud for Financial Services general availability
Wed, 6th Oct 2021
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Microsoft has announced Microsoft Cloud for Financial Services will be generally available beginning November 1, 2021.
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Microsoft begins Windows 11 rollout, but there's wait for Android apps
Wed, 6th Oct 2021
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Microsoft launches Windows 11, the first major update in six years, with a phased and measured rollout to eligible devices.
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Breakfast bites - which is better for eCommerce - Black Friday or Boxing Day?
Tue, 5th Oct 2021
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online shopping
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digital marketing
Black Friday and Boxing Day online sales in Australia have seen a 50% increase in traffic as consumers embrace online shopping, says Similarweb.
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Anatomy of a supply chain attack: how to accelerate incident response and threat hunting
Tue, 5th Oct 2021
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threatquotient
Supply chain attacks show no sign of slowing down. But the right combination of platforms can help organisations get ahead of the threat.
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Cybercrime more common among Millennials and Gen Z - report
Tue, 5th Oct 2021
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cybersecurity
The National Cybersecurity Alliance and CybSafe have announced the release of the Oh Behave! The Annual Cybersecurity Attitudes and Behaviours Report 2021.
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90% of malware arriving over encrypted connections, Microsoft threats persist in popularity
Tue, 5th Oct 2021
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Over 90% of malware arrived through encrypted connections in Q2 2021, highlighting the need for strong endpoint protection, says WatchGuard.
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Cloud infrastructure spending drops - report
Tue, 5th Oct 2021
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cloud infrastructure
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The decrease comes after six quarters of year-over-year growth, and most notably compares to the 39.1% annual growth seen by the market in 2Q20.
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OVHcloud scales Database-as-a-Service catalogue for better cloud support
Tue, 5th Oct 2021
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mongodb
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cloud infrastructure
OVHcloud expands its Database as a Service catalogue with Managed Databases for MongoDB and beta versions of MySQL, PostgreSQL, Redis, and Kafka.
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Ori Industries partners with VMware to facilitate enterprise implementation of edge computing
Tue, 5th Oct 2021
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virtualisation
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hybrid cloud
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it automation
Ori Industries is partnering with VMware to facilitate enterprise implementation of edge computing across hybrid, telco and multi-cloud deployments.
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McAfee uncovers top threat trends for Q2, 2021
Tue, 5th Oct 2021
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malware
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advanced persistent threat protection
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casb
Flexible pandemic workforce fuels cyber criminals' new and updated threats, with ransomware in the spotlight, says McAfee's Advanced Threat Research Report.
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One Identity extends identity security platform with OneLogin acquisition
Tue, 5th Oct 2021
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cios
One Identity has acquired OneLogin to expand its Unified Identity Security Platform, offering a holistic approach to identity security.
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CT4 snaps up Queensland-based NewBase Computer Services
Tue, 5th Oct 2021
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Melbourne-based CT4 expands its capabilities with the acquisition of private cloud solutions provider NewBase Computer Services.