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Firewalla app update boosts DAP security & family tools

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Firewalla's latest app update tightens DAP network security while rolling out smarter family time controls and a refreshed interface.
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Phishing gangs weaponise .arpa DNS to evade defences

Fri, 27th Feb 2026
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Phishing gangs abuse .arpa DNS and IPv6 tunnels to hide brand-impersonation scams in core internet plumbing that most defences ignore.
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Phishing campaigns exploit .arpa DNS to evade filters

Fri, 27th Feb 2026
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Phishing gangs exploit obscure .arpa DNS space and IPv6 tunnels to sneak past reputation-based web filters and lure users to fake sites.
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Cloudflare reports sharp global fall in shutdowns, outages

Wed, 28th Jan 2026
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Cloudflare reports government-ordered internet shutdowns plunged in late 2025, even as cable damage, storms and war kept outages high.
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IP Fabric boosts Azure & Google Cloud network insight

Fri, 16th Jan 2026
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IP Fabric widens network assurance across on-prem, Azure and Google Cloud to close visibility gaps and cut risk in hybrid environments.
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Firewalla adds enterprise Wi‑Fi tools in App 1.67 update

Tue, 13th Jan 2026
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Firewalla's App 1.67 brings WPA2/WPA3-Enterprise Wi‑Fi, expanded RADIUS and new AP7 controls aimed at small firms and power users.
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Firewalla App 1.66 brings zero trust, AI insights & new parental tools

Wed, 10th Sep 2025
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Firewalla App 1.66 launches with Zero Trust device protection, AI insights, and new parental controls, enhancing network security for homes and small businesses.
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Lab 1 unveils secure file preview tool for data breach risks

Fri, 11th Jul 2025
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Lab 1 launches 'File Previews', letting firms securely view individual files from data breaches without risky downloads, enhancing swift exposure assessment.
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Red Hat unveils AI, edge & cloud upgrades in OpenShift 4.17

Wed, 13th Nov 2024
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Red Hat launches OpenShift 4.17 with AI, edge, cloud and security upgrades, enhancing hybrid cloud, model management, and edge computing capabilities.
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RtBrick enables CGNAT & BNG on same open switch for first time

Wed, 28th Feb 2024
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In an industry-first software routing pioneer, RtBrick has successfully enabled Carrier-Grade Network Address Translation (CGNAT) and Broadband Network Gateway (BNG) to operate on the same open switch, aiming to boost efficiency and reduce costs.
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Hurricane Electric expands with new Portland, Maine PoP deployment

Wed, 28th Feb 2024
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Hurricane Electric announces advanced connectivity with a new Point of Presence at Deep Edge Realty in Portland, Maine, marking their second in the state and seventh in New England.
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SolarWinds updates network management portfolio

Fri, 7th Jun 2019
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SolarWinds enhances its networking suite with support for Palo Alto Networks firewalls, boosting data visibility and scalability for IT professionals.
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Delving into the state of Aussie & NZ internet

Mon, 4th Jul 2016
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Aussie and Kiwi internet leap forward: Aus mobile peaks at 147.6 Mbps, while NZ's broadband sees notable gains, Akamai reports.
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Considerations for IPv6 migration

Tue, 21st May 2013
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During the two years since IPv4 addresses began to run out, IPv6 adoption has grown rapidly as migration technologies and methods have been standardised.