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Lazarus Group linked to phishing attacks on cryptocurrency sector

Fri, 28th Aug 2020
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Cybersecurity firm F-Secure links Lazarus Group, aka APT38, to recent attack on cryptocurrency company in its new research.
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Ingram Micro Cloud invests in strategic Australian partner Zetaris

Thu, 27th Aug 2020
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Ingram Micro partners with Australian software firm Zetaris, aiming to take their data analysis solution to global markets.
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DDoS attacks bigger & more prevalent in Q2 2020 - Cloudflare report

Thu, 13th Aug 2020
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Cloudflare recorded the 'biggest ever' attacks – 88% of all large (100 Gbps) attacks this year were launched after the lockdown period in March.
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10 billion records sit in unsecured databases - China leads the pack

Tue, 11th Aug 2020
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A white hat hacker hacker uncovered a total of 9517 unsecured databases worldwide, collectively containing more than 10 billion entries.
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Mozilla launches first ever VPN, Kiwis amongst first to access

Tue, 21st Jul 2020
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Mozilla launches VPN in New Zealand, offering users an extra layer of protection for their personal data and information.
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Strong second quarter for traditional PC market - IDC

Tue, 14th Jul 2020
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Global PC shipments see strong growth in Q2 2020, driven by demand for notebooks during work-from-home and e-learning, according to IDC.
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Orgs to take to the cloud post-pandemic, study shows

Mon, 13th Jul 2020
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87% of enterprises will accelerate their cloud migration in a post-COVID-19 world reveals a study by LogicMonitor.
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Goanna Solutions brings AWS re/Start programme to Australia

Mon, 6th Jul 2020
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Goanna Solutions, along with AWS, introduces the AWS re/Start programme to Australia, offering cloud tech training to unemployed and underemployed individuals.
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Company-X works on WebAR and WebVR

Tue, 16th Jun 2020
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New Zealand's Company-X is pioneering WebAR and WebVR solutions, providing immersive experiences without the need for dedicated software or hardware.
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LMS365 deploys new UK & Germany data centres

Mon, 15th Jun 2020
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LMS365 deploys new data centres in the UK and Germany to meet evolving data governance needs, leveraging Microsoft Azure to enhance its learning platform.
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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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Oracle launches Gen 2 Cloud data center in South Korea

Tue, 12th May 2020
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The Chuncheon data center brings Oracle one step closer to achieving its goal of launching 36 Gen 2 Cloud data centers by the end of 2020.
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Cisco ASA firewall users urged to patch systems now

Mon, 11th May 2020
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Since early January 2020, the number of internet-accessible Cisco ASA devices considered vulnerable has jumped from 170,000 to 220,000.
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Cloud wins big in Q1 2020 as remote work drives record demand

Fri, 1st May 2020
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Research released today by Canalys reveals cloud infrastructure services spending grew 34% in Q1 2020, hitting US$31 billion in the quarter.
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Northern Data AG buys data center specialist Kelvin Emtech Group

Thu, 30th Apr 2020
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Europe-based Northern Data AG has acquired Canadian data center specialist firm Kelvin Emtech Group to expand its presence in Canada and North America.
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IDC: The worst is yet to come for traditional PC market

Tue, 14th Apr 2020
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Global traditional PC shipments declined by 9.8% in Q1 2020, with reduced supply due to the COVID-19 outbreak being the main factor, according to IDC.
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Myriota cements North America presence through exactEarth deal

Thu, 2nd Apr 2020
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Myriota has bolstered its North American presence by securing a deal with exactEarth, involving satellite assets and spectrum licences, for CA$600,000.
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COVID-19 pressure on business escalates

Tue, 31st Mar 2020
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More than two thirds of organisations fear the COVID-19 pandemic will have a negative impact on their business.
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Data theft & fraud lead to growth in employment screening services

Tue, 25th Feb 2020
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Employment screening services market could reach $4.8bn by 2023, driven by the need for safer hiring decisions and increasing data theft.
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Microsoft NZ rolls out free AccountGuard service ahead of general election

Tue, 25th Feb 2020
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Ahead of New Zealand's general election, Microsoft NZ unveils its free AccountGuard service to protect political entities and NGOs from cyber threats.