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Australian firms urged to rethink ransomware defences
Data Protection

Australian firms urged to rethink ransomware defences

Ransomware is hitting Australian large businesses harder than global peers, with most victims still paying attackers despite backup defences.

By Mark Tarre • 5 min read • Last month

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Cisco launches Cloud Control for humans & AI agents
Hybrid Cloud

Cisco launches Cloud Control for humans & AI agents

The platform aims to let firms run networks and security with AI agents in one place, as Cisco expands defences against fast-moving cyber threats.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Last week
Aewin unveils rack-scale AI infrastructure & cooling
Network Security

Aewin unveils rack-scale AI infrastructure & cooling

Rising chip heat and rack density are pushing data centre operators towards liquid cooling to curb power use and support larger AI deployments.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Last week
Apple blocks USD $2.2 billion in fraudulent App Store fraud
Encryption

Apple blocks USD $2.2 billion in fraudulent App Store fraud

The report underscores the scale of policing required to protect users and developers on one of the world's largest mobile marketplaces.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Last month
QNu Labs named global leader in quantum key distribution
Data Protection

QNu Labs named global leader in quantum key distribution

The ranking underscores rising demand for quantum-safe security as banks, governments and defence groups brace for future attacks on encrypted data.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last month
TEMi launches PolicyPilot in Australia & New Zealand
Software-as-a-Service

TEMi launches PolicyPilot in Australia & New Zealand

TEMi brings PolicyPilot to Australia and New Zealand as employers seek faster, compliant answers on remote work, tax, immigration and data risk.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last month
MHP survey finds firms racing to prepare for Q-Day
Data Protection

MHP survey finds firms racing to prepare for Q-Day

With Q-Day seen as years away, most large firms in Germany and the US are already moving to quantum-resistant encryption.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last month
AI linked to 83% of security breaches, Gigamon says
Hybrid Cloud

AI linked to 83% of security breaches, Gigamon says

Many firms still cannot stop intrusions, even as AI is now implicated in most reported breaches and security budgets keep rising.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last month
Rippling launches SOC 2 compliance tool for IT teams
Data Protection

Rippling launches SOC 2 compliance tool for IT teams

Compliance checks can now draw on existing workforce data, cutting months of manual SOC 2 prep for IT teams already using Rippling.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Fri, 1st May 2026
Ricoh launches A3 monochrome printers with cloud tools
Document Management

Ricoh launches A3 monochrome printers with cloud tools

Higher-volume offices gain cloud-linked A3 monochrome printers as Ricoh expands its IM range with stronger security and lower-plastic packaging.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Thu, 30th Apr 2026
Fortanix hires duo to boost ANZ data security push
Data Protection

Fortanix hires duo to boost ANZ data security push

Businesses in Australia and New Zealand are seeking simpler tools as AI adoption and quantum risk sharpen demand for data security.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Wed, 22nd Apr 2026
MacDrive 12 adds encrypted APFS support for Windows
Storage

MacDrive 12 adds encrypted APFS support for Windows

Windows users can now open and save encrypted Mac drives without reformatting, as MacDrive 12 expands APFS support and crash protection.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Wed, 22nd Apr 2026
Protegrity launches AI Team Edition for secure inferencing
Virtualisation

Protegrity launches AI Team Edition for secure inferencing

Companies adopting foundation models are being urged to rethink defences as Protegrity’s new tool aims to shield sensitive data during inferencing.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Sat, 18th Apr 2026

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World Password Day warnings urge shift to passkeys
Data Protection

World Password Day warnings urge shift to passkeys

Businesses are being urged to replace password-only logins as stolen credentials still feature in 22% of confirmed breaches.

By Mark Tarre • 7 min read • Last month
Nokia & KETS link up on quantum-safe telecoms demo
Firewalls

Nokia & KETS link up on quantum-safe telecoms demo

Telecoms operators could protect existing networks from future quantum attacks without a full redesign as Nokia adds KETS hardware to its demo kit.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Thu, 30th Apr 2026
UK Biobank data breach exposes half a million records
Data Protection

UK Biobank data breach exposes half a million records

Information on about 500,000 volunteers is being offered for sale online, raising fears that stolen health and DNA data could be misused for years.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Wed, 29th Apr 2026
Index Engines lands third straight CRN Storage 100 nod
Storage

Index Engines lands third straight CRN Storage 100 nod

Ransomware-hit firms are prioritising data integrity over speed, boosting demand for cyber recovery tools like Index Engines' CyberSense.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Fri, 17th Apr 2026