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Jumio partners with National Crime Check

Thu, 3rd Jun 2021
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The long-time customer is pairing its proven technology with Jumio Identity Verification to conduct real-time identity checks for Australian businesses.
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Interpol announces it will join the Coalition Against Stalkerware

Fri, 30th Apr 2021
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Interpol teams up with the Coalition Against Stalkerware to investigate the use of stalkerware and support victims of tech abuse.
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Barracuda expands MSP portfolio

Mon, 15th Mar 2021
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Barracuda Networks expands its portfolio of solutions for IT managed service providers, including Barracuda CloudGen Access.
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Video: 10 Minute IT Jams - Who is VIQ Solutions?

Wed, 17th Feb 2021
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VIQ Solutions MD, Matthew Fowler, discusses their AI-powered speech-to-text transcription services in TechDay's 10 Minute IT Jam.
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2021's Most Wanted: Emotet continues reign as top malware threat

Wed, 17th Feb 2021
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The Emotet trojan continues to reign as top malware in January, despite international law enforcement taking control of its infrastructure.
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Hands-on Review: Swann Enforcer Security System

Mon, 25th Jan 2021
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Swann's Enforcer Security System offers wired home security with police-style flashing lights and full HD resolution. It works with Google Assistant and Alexa.
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AWS launches new disaster recover programme across ANZ

Wed, 16th Dec 2020
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AWS Project Resilience, is now available to our Australian and New Zealand communities, customers, and partners.
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Game review: Twin Mirror

Fri, 11th Dec 2020
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Twin Mirror offers a non-linear gameplay experience with intriguing investigation scenes, but falls short in length and overall entertainment value.
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Game review: Watch Dogs: Legion

Thu, 5th Nov 2020
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The Watch Dogs franchise from Ubisoft has had a patchy history ever since the series was first announced at E3 2012.
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National Missing Persons Hackathon returns for a second year

Wed, 4th Nov 2020
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The National Missing Persons Hackathon has taken place in Australia, with 650 participants generating leads for national missing person cases.
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Motorola to launch smart, rugged personal radio

Wed, 28th Oct 2020
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The MXP600 TETRA radio includes intelligent mic and speaker management for noisy environments and a connected app for flexible comms.
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IDC announces digital transformation award winners for ANZ

Fri, 16th Oct 2020
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IDC reveals winners of Digital Transformation Awards for Australia and New Zealand, including Inland Revenue and Countdown.
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AFP arrests two men with ties to Australian SMS phishing scheme

Tue, 29th Sep 2020
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Two men have been arrested for their roles in an SMS phishing scheme that conned Australians out of money and identities.
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Game Review: Mafia: Definitive Edition (PC)

Fri, 25th Sep 2020
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Mafia: Definitive Edition gives new life to a classic game with updated graphics and gameplay, making it a must-play for fans of the series.
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Consumer demands shift as contactless deliveries and hygiene features become the norm

Mon, 31st Aug 2020
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Consumer expectations and online shopping habits, particularly around delivery preferences, are changing significantly and increasing demand on suppliers.
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Radware issues security alert, warning of global rise of DDoS-for-hire

Fri, 28th Aug 2020
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Radware has issued a global cybersecurity alert, warning of the continuous growth of the DDoS-for-hire industry.
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Game review: Destroy All Humans! (PC)

Fri, 21st Aug 2020
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THQ re-releases their classic, 15-year-old alien invasion game, Destroy All Humans!, remastered and all polished up for a new audience.
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Hybrid way of working the new normal - Microsoft

Thu, 30th Jul 2020
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Hybrid working will be the new normal in Asia Pacific, says Microsoft. Remote work has accelerated technology adoption.
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11 new orgs join fight against insidious Stalkerware

Tue, 2nd Jun 2020
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Founded last year, the Coalition Against Stalkerware brings together cybersecurity vendors, domestic violence organisations, and digital rights advocates.
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Cybercriminals seeking greater anonymity online, Trend Micro states

Wed, 27th May 2020
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Cybercriminals have switched to eCommerce platforms and communication using Discord for greater anonymity, according to new research from Trend Micro.