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Ryan Morris-Reade
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Ryan is a freelance writer, web developer, carpenter and tech enthusiast. Based near Auckland, New Zealand, he loves to read and write, cook and eat, build PCs and furniture, play the ukulele and is a keen outdoor enthusiast. When not on a laptop or in the workshop he’s probably exploring New Zealand backcountry with his dog.
Former TechDay team member.

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Over a third of workers have picked up bad cybersecurity habits while working remotely

Wed, 16th Jun 2021
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A new report finds over a third of workers have picked up bad cybersecurity behaviours since working from home.
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Kaspersky's VR simulation game allows executives to work as IT security specialists

Mon, 14th Jun 2021
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Kaspersky has created a VR game where executives can work as information security specialists, giving them a better understanding of cybersecurity. .
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VMware updates VMware SASE with VMware Cloud Web Security global network

Mon, 14th Jun 2021
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cloud security
VMware updates VMware SASE with VMware Cloud Web Security, a cloud-hosted global network of VMware SASE and partner points of presence.
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Researchers identify four new security vulnerabilities in Microsoft Office

Wed, 9th Jun 2021
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application security
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software updates
Microsoft Office suite contains four new security vulnerabilities that can be exploited to execute code on targets, says Check Point Research.
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VMware collaborates with Zoom, improving security for hybrid work environments

Tue, 8th Jun 2021
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virtualisation
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edge computing
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VMware has announced a new collaboration with Zoom for an enhanced and more secure experience in hybrid work environments.
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71% of CISOs aren't confident code is free of vulnerabilities before live production

Fri, 4th Jun 2021
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application security
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Research from Dynatrace found 71% of CISOs say they're not confident code is free of vulnerabilities before going into live production.
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Research finds malware will sit for around 83 hours in an employees inbox before being noticed

Thu, 3rd Jun 2021
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malware
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firewalls
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endpoint protection
Malicious emails go unnoticed in employees' inboxes for an average of 83 hours, according to research by Barracuda.
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Trend Micro launches new Cloud One service for open source software

Mon, 31st May 2021
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saas
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malware
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endpoint protection
Trend Micro has launched a new Cloud One service that finds vulnerabilities, improves visibility, and provides tracking automation for open source software.
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Microsoft gains new data management partner Experian

Mon, 31st May 2021
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data analytics
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public cloud
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martech
Experian partners with Microsoft to help businesses manage data and make more informed decisions, delivering better outcomes for customers.
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Kaspersky finds 1 in 5 employees pretend their devices are updating to avoid work calls

Fri, 28th May 2021
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uc
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software updates
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Kaspersky finds that 21% of employees surveyed say they have pretended their devices were installing updates to avoid attending a call or meeting.
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Fortinet integrates its Secure SD-WAN into the Google Cloud NCC

Thu, 27th May 2021
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
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sd-wan
Fortinet has announced the integration of its Fortinet Secure SD-WAN into the Google Cloud Network Connectivity Center.
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Data backup and recovery software StorageCraft now supports Google, Amazon, Azure, and Wasabi

Tue, 25th May 2021
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public cloud
Data management company StorageCraft has released major updates to its flagship backup and recovery platforms.
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Avast launches new Business Hub platform for partners and businesses

Fri, 21st May 2021
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malware
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ransomware
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cloud security
Avast has announced the official launch of its security platform Avast Business Hub for partners and businesses.
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McAfee's new expansion combines AI learning techniques with human analysis

Wed, 19th May 2021
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endpoint protection
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cloud security
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socs
McAfee has released a substantial expansion to its XDR platform aimed at proactively stopping targeted attacks.
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Surge of SMS scams impersonating meal kit delivery companies

Wed, 19th May 2021
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phishing
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email security
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cybersecurity
Tessian warns of growing trend of SMS scams targeting meal kit delivery companies, as COVID-19 lockdowns increase their usage.
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Report reveals which industries are most vulnerable to new ransomware attacks

Tue, 18th May 2021
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malware
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ddos
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ransomware
Zscaler has announced its new Ransomware Report highlighting the most prolific ransomware actors, their attack tactics, and the industries being targeted.
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HP finds remote work is creating a growing cybersecurity risk

Tue, 18th May 2021
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cloud security
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phishing
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email security
HP's security report reveals remote work is increasing the cybersecurity risk, with hackers targeting home workers.
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CLOUDWRXS launches Intelligent Orchestration Platform

Mon, 17th May 2021
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data analytics
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hyperscale
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public cloud
CLOUDWRXS launches Intelligent Orchestration Platform for medium and large enterprises in the UK, aimed at achieving In-Year ROI.
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CrowdStrike and Google Cloud announce product integrations to boost security

Tue, 11th May 2021
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hyperscale
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public cloud
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cloud security
CrowdStrike and Google Cloud have announced a series of product integrations to deliver customers better security, visibility and workload protection.
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Interpol announces it will join the Coalition Against Stalkerware

Fri, 30th Apr 2021
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cybersecurity
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malwarebytes
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interpol
Interpol teams up with the Coalition Against Stalkerware to investigate the use of stalkerware and support victims of tech abuse.