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Logiq launches DISX Isolate for above OFFICIAL use
Data Protection

Logiq launches DISX Isolate for above OFFICIAL use

It targets defence and government teams needing to handle sensitive data in disconnected environments without direct internet access.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • 4 days ago
Pi launches products to woo outside developers & firms
Data Protection

Pi launches products to woo outside developers & firms

The move broadens Pi's pitch beyond crypto users, as new tools let outside firms tap its 18 million-strong identity network and node computers.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last week
Aston Martin Aramco signs cybersecurity deal with Zscaler
Data Protection

Aston Martin Aramco signs cybersecurity deal with Zscaler

The deal will secure race data and engineering systems across Aston Martin Aramco's operations as Formula One teams face rising cyber risk.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last month

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Elastic finds AI-assisted banking fraud ring in Mexico
Crypto

Elastic finds AI-assisted banking fraud ring in Mexico

A live fraud campaign targeting Mexican banks, fintechs and crypto services exposed how criminals are using generative AI to draft malware.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • 3 days ago
EOFY pressures drive cyber risk for Australian firms
Data Protection

EOFY pressures drive cyber risk for Australian firms

Rising deadline pressure is leaving finance and payroll teams more exposed to sophisticated scams that can disrupt payments and damage trust.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 6 min read • Last week
Attackers abuse trust as ClickFix spreads to macOS
Ransomware

Attackers abuse trust as ClickFix spreads to macOS

The tactic now reaches Mac users, as attackers turn to trusted tools and social engineering to evade defences and steal credentials.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last week
CyberFOX buys Timus Networks to expand SASE platform
Virtual Private Networks

CyberFOX buys Timus Networks to expand SASE platform

The deal gives CyberFOX customers a single supplier for secure remote access, as demand grows for simpler alternatives to traditional VPNs.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last week
Turner Industries cuts device costs with ChromeOS rollout
Digital Transformation

Turner Industries cuts device costs with ChromeOS rollout

The industrial contractor says the move will save hours of IT work and trim future refresh bills, with 1,200 devices already deployed.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Last week
Norton warns of winter surge in scam attacks in NZ
Malware

Norton warns of winter surge in scam attacks in NZ

Winter brings a sharp rise in crypto, impostor and tech support fraud, with older Kiwis and travellers among the main targets.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last week
Norton warns Britons of World Cup scams this summer
Gaming

Norton warns Britons of World Cup scams this summer

Fans heading to the 2026 FIFA World Cup face ticket, WiFi and booking fraud as criminals target every stage of the trip.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last week
Symmatrics launches VPN to cut credential cyberattacks
Virtual Private Networks

Symmatrics launches VPN to cut credential cyberattacks

Organisations with remote staff may gain tighter access controls, as the new network aims to curb stolen-credential breaches without redesigning systems.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Last month
SonicWall research sounds Code Red on healthcare cybersecurity as attack rates refuse to decline
Malware

SonicWall research sounds Code Red on healthcare cybersecurity as attack rates refuse to decline

Healthcare saw the smallest attack decline in SonicWall's latest data, as 10 ransomware families and millions of exploit hits kept pressure high.

By SonicWall • 6 min read • Last month
Com-X recognized as Parallels ANZ Partner of the Year
Data Protection

Com-X recognized as Parallels ANZ Partner of the Year

The recognition underscores rising demand for secure, lower-cost remote access tools as Australian and New Zealand firms modernise work systems.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last month
New Go ransomware Prinz Eugen hits newest files first
Malware

New Go ransomware Prinz Eugen hits newest files first

Victims risk losing the newest and most active data first as a Go-based encryptor targets recently modified files before older ones.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 5 min read • Last month
North Korea IT fraud cell flooded US firms with 167,000 bids
Virtual Private Networks

North Korea IT fraud cell flooded US firms with 167,000 bids

Remote hiring teams face a wider security risk after researchers found North Korean operatives won 76 offers from 166,893 US job applications.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last month
Perigus Energy adopts Cetegra on Azure for GIS platform
Data governance

Perigus Energy adopts Cetegra on Azure for GIS platform

Secure GIS access across four countries will help Perigus Energy manage wind, solar and battery assets during its post-acquisition transition.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Last month

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IT teams spend 53% of time on endpoint maintenance
Digital Transformation

IT teams spend 53% of time on endpoint maintenance

Fragmented tools and patching delays are costing IT teams USD $133,000 a year in labour, according to new research.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Last month