About Ryan
Ryan Morris-Reade
Contributor
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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Finance teams adopting AI clearly outperform non-adopters - Global survey
Fri, 9th Jul 2021
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data analytics
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planning
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ai
Finance teams that have adopted AI perform better than those that have not, according to a global survey by Unit4.
Huge increase in threat actors using Cobalt Strike - Proofpoint research
Wed, 7th Jul 2021
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devops
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apm
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cybersecurity
Proofpoint cybersecurity company has released research finding a 161% increase in threat actors using the threat emulation tool Cobalt Strike.
CompTIA responds to ransomware attack by forming Rapid Response Team and releasing resources
Wed, 7th Jul 2021
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malware
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ransomware
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it automation
CompTIA responds to the recent large scale ransomeware attack by forming a Rapid Response Team and making CompTIA ISAO resources publicly available.
Kaseya CEO addresses REvil affiliate ransomware attack on the company's VSA customers
Wed, 7th Jul 2021
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saas
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malware
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ransomware
Kaseya's CEO addresses the sophisticated ransomware attack by a REvil affiliate on the company's VSA customers.
Apple enterprise management company Jamf merges with security solution Wandera
Mon, 5th Jul 2021
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malware
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cloud security
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mdm
Jamf acquires Wandera to enhance its security focus for IT and security teams in the Apple enterprise management sector.
LinkedIn data from 700 million users for sale on hacking forum
Thu, 1st Jul 2021
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breach prevention
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cybersecurity
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linkedin
LinkedIn faces second data leak in two months, with 700 million user records posted online. Data includes usernames, job titles, emails, and more.
New phishing simulator helps organisations strengthen cybersecurity
Wed, 30th Jun 2021
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malware
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phishing
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e-learning
DeltaNet International has released its Phishing Simulator tool, designed to help organisations strengthen their cybersecurity awareness.
McAfee reports a surge of malware hidden in COVID-19 vaccine appointments
Wed, 30th Jun 2021
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malware
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casb
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cybersecurity
McAfee has released its latest Mobile Threat Report that finds a surge in new attacks targeting people's anxiety around COVID-19.
Avast finds cybercriminals are targeting gamers with cryptomining malware
Wed, 30th Jun 2021
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gaming
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crypto
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blockchain
Cybercriminals are using cracked games to target gamers with cryptomining malware, earning over $2 million in cryptocurrency.
Ransomware decreases as criminals customise attacks on larger, more lucrative targets - McAfee Report
Fri, 25th Jun 2021
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malware
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ddos
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casb
McAfee has released its latest cybersecurity report analysing cybercriminal activity related to malware and cyber threats in the first quarter of 2021.
PwC and Palo Alto Networks partner, providing 24/7 cybersecurity defence in New Zealand
Fri, 25th Jun 2021
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
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network security
PwC and Palo Alto Networks announce an expanded partnership strengthening cybersecurity defences for New Zealand businesses.
SAS analytics and AI company recognised for AI-powered deforestation detection platform
Thu, 24th Jun 2021
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data science
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ai
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clean technologies
SAS recognized for AI-powered deforestation platform, receiving honours from Fast Company and PRNEWS CSR - Diversity Awards.
Huge gap in workforce privacy, 63% of organisations want employee privacy, only 34% achieve it
Thu, 24th Jun 2021
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data privacy
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hybrid & remote work
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cybersecurity
DTEX Systems report finds 63% of IT professionals value employee privacy, while only 34% of organizations effectively protect it.
Veracode SoSS report: Significant open source security gap for vendors and users
Wed, 23rd Jun 2021
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application security
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supply chain
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open source
Researchers highlight a significant gap in open source security, with 80% of third-party libraries never getting updated by developers.
Sophos uncovers unusual malware targeting users of pirated software
Tue, 22nd Jun 2021
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malware
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
Sophos research finds an unusual cyberattack campaign using malware designed to block access to websites hosting pirated software.
Rise in cyberattacks targeting container infrastructure and supply chains, 50% attacks happen with one hour
Tue, 22nd Jun 2021
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crypto
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cloud security
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blockchain
Aqua Security has found a rise in cyberattacks targeting container infrastructure and supply chains, with 50% of vulnerable targets attacked within one hour.
Check Point Research warns of a surge in malicious activity around Amazon Prime Day
Fri, 18th Jun 2021
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email security
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digital entertainment
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cybersecurity
Surge in cybercrime ahead of Amazon Prime Day 2021 as almost 80% of domains with the word Amazon are potentially dangerous, warns Check Point Research.
Dynatrace announces AI-powered addition to its Application Security Module
Fri, 18th Jun 2021
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application security
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devsecops
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open source
Dynatrace announces a new AI-powered addition to its Application Security Module, identifying potentially risky software libraries and open source packages.
64% of businesses will be using SASE next year, but large numbers confused about true meaning
Thu, 17th Jun 2021
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vpns
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casb
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sase
Research has found 64% of businesses are adopting or plan to adopt SASE in the next year, but many say they're still confused about its true meaning.
New plug-and-play edge product connects IoT devices and legacy infrastructures
Wed, 16th Jun 2021
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ddos
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edge computing
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iot
Edge company Byos has launched a plug-and-play edge security product designed to provide secure connectivity for IoT devices and legacy infrastructures.