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Despite rising security budgets, businesses still paying ransom - report
Tue, 9th Nov 2021
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The way cybercriminals use and manipulate ransomware in an effort to extract money from businesses has changed.
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ForgeRock named as Leader in Gartner MQ for Access Management
Tue, 9th Nov 2021
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ForgeRock named leader in Gartner's Magic Quadrant for Access Management for second year running. CEO Fran Rosch honoured by recognition.
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Cybersecurity experts weigh in on U.S govt's $10 million reward for info on DarkSide ransomware group
Tue, 9th Nov 2021
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malware
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ransomware
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cybersecurity
DarkSide was the culprit behind the ransomware attack on Colonial Pipeline, which saw the company to pay a $4.4 million ransom.
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Microsoft's entry into metaverse tainted by Facebook's Meta rebrand
Tue, 9th Nov 2021
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Microsoft's announcement juxtaposes the genuine potential of Mesh for Microsoft Teams with widespread criticism of Facebook's rebranding as Meta.
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Fortinet unifies zero trust, endpoint, and network security for a work-from-anywhere workforce
Tue, 9th Nov 2021
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firewall
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ransomware
Fortinet has announced a new security solution to enable organisations to secure and connect work-from-anywhere.
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Talend Announces 2021 Data Masters Award APAC Winners
Tue, 9th Nov 2021
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digital transformation
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awards
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data management
Talend Data Masters Awards recognize APAC winners for their innovative use of data to drive business growth and agility.
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BlackBerry and Okta partner to deliver seamless identity and access capabilities
Tue, 9th Nov 2021
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malware
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smartphones
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technology gifts
BlackBerry has announced a new technology integration between Okta's Identity Cloud and BlackBerry Spark unified endpoint management.
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Scammers using Google Ads to steal $500k of cryptocurrency
Mon, 8th Nov 2021
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blockchain
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cryptocurrency
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phishing
Scammers are using Google Ads to steal cryptocurrency, with over $500k worth stolen in just a few days, according to Check Point Research.
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Australia's OAIC orders Clearview AI to delete all images of Australians in landmark privacy win
Mon, 8th Nov 2021
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surveillance
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biometrics
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facial recognition
Clearview AI does not comply with the Privacy Act 1988 and ‘interfered with the privacy of Australian invidividuals’.
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How to choose the right strategy for a data migration
Mon, 8th Nov 2021
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voip
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microsoft teams
Every migration requires careful strategy, thoughtful planning, a detailed migration checklist, and communication throughout.
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Hawaiki set to build 22,000 km cable linking APAC to US
Mon, 8th Nov 2021
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telco
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hawaiki cable
The cable will link internet traffic between Indonesia, Singapore, Australia, New Zealand, Hawaii, and the United States.
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ActiveCampaign automates sales engagement into customer lifecycle
Mon, 8th Nov 2021
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ActiveCampaign launches sales engagement solution to enable businesses of all sizes to grow by unifying sales and marketing data.
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Hyland crowned Leader in Gartner Magic Quadrant for Content Services Platforms for 12th consecutive year
Fri, 5th Nov 2021
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cloud services
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creative technologies
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content creation
Hyland has been recognized as a Leader in Gartner's Magic Quadrant for Content Services Platforms for the 12th year in a row.
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PC shipments decline 2% in Q3 — but numbers still ahead of pre-pandemic levels
Fri, 5th Nov 2021
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apple
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Global shipments of PCs, including tablets, fell by 2% to 122.1 million units, Canalys confirmed in new research.
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Millions of police records are accidentally deleted — what are the lessons?
Fri, 5th Nov 2021
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breach prevention
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cybersecurity
8 million police files were deleted in Dallas, Texas earlier this year, impacting 175,000 criminal court cases. How did this happen?.
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Palo Alto Networks partners with Siemens to protect critical infrastructure
Fri, 5th Nov 2021
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firewall
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network management
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network security
Palo Alto Networks partners with Siemens to enhance security of mission-critical networks and prevent cyber attacks on critical infrastructure.
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Interview: SolarWinds explores databases & DataOps in the cloud-first era
Fri, 5th Nov 2021
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cloud services
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db
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solarwinds
Thomas LaRock talks us through DBA, DataOps, and how SolarWinds is helping organisations navigate challenges and opportunities in their journeys.
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7 in 10 tech employees are considering quitting, survey finds
Fri, 5th Nov 2021
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resignations
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New study predicts that businesses could lose 7 out of 10 tech employees in the next year, as pandemic reshapes job market.
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Google Cloud pens 10-year partnership with CME Group
Fri, 5th Nov 2021
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hyperscale
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public cloud
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cloud services
As part of the collaboration, the financial derivatives exchange company will migrate its markets to Google Cloud.
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CrowdStrike extends Falcon Horizon support for Google Cloud
Fri, 5th Nov 2021
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cloud services
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hyperscale
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public cloud
CrowdStrike extends its Falcon Horizon support to Google Cloud, offering end-to-end security posture management and protection for multi-cloud environments.
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Juniper Networks launches AI-powered support solution for Junos portfolio
Fri, 5th Nov 2021
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cloud services
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ai
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juniper networks
Juniper Networks unveils AI-driven support solution, Juniper Support Insights, to improve network efficiency and provide actionable insights.
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COP26: Huawei tackles climate change with tech innovation
Fri, 5th Nov 2021
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climate change
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huawei
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carbon emissions
Technology innovation will play a central role in tackling climate change and achieving carbon reduction goals.
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Video: 10 Minute IT Jams - An update from CrowdStrike
Fri, 5th Nov 2021
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ai security
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In this interview, we chat with CrowdStrike's Director of the Strategic Advisory Group for APJ, Scott Jarkoff.
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Small business owners not comfortable using cloud services
Fri, 5th Nov 2021
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cloud services
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Despite the popularity of the cloud, there are still people who do not trust putting the entirety of their information and files on there.