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IronNet and LGL complete merger, look to bring cyber defence to global market

IronNet, a cybersecurity defense company, has completed its business combination with LGL Systems Acquisition Corp, changing its name to IronNet.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 1st Sep 2021

Firewalls

Retail sector top target for ransomware and data-theft extortion attacks during pandemic

Retail sector hit hard by ransomware and data-theft attacks during the pandemic, with extortion attacks on the rise, says Sophos.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 13th Aug 2021

Ransomware

Video: 10 Minute IT Jams - Radware examines the DragonForce threat group's hacktivism campaigns

Radware's head of research, Daniel Smith, discusses the DragonForce threat group and how organizations can protect themselves.

By Sara Barker • 5 min read • Tue, 10th Aug 2021

IoT Security

Forescout uncovers 14 major OT vulnerabilities, impacting millions of critical infrastructure devices

Forescout Research Labs and JFrog Security Research have disclosed a set of 14 new vulnerabilities affecting operational technology (OT) devices.

By Ryan Morris-Reade • 2 min read • Fri, 6th Aug 2021

Malware

Chance of PC users encountering cyber threats increase

Rise in cyberthreat risk for home users worldwide, with New Zealand slightly higher than Australia, UK, US, and Germany.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 4th Aug 2021

Cybersecurity

Increase in DDoS extortion campaigns and hit-and-run assaults

DDoS attack volumes rose over 40% in Q2 2021, with technology firms facing the most attacks, according to Radware's report.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Tue, 3rd Aug 2021

Data Analytics

Alteryx and PwC bring partnership to more regions around the globe

Alteryx and PwC have expanded their global partnership to accelerate digital transformation across APAC and EMEA regions.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Mon, 2nd Aug 2021

Hybrid & Remote Work

Cost of a data breach hits record high during pandemic - IBM

Security incidents became more costly and harder to contain due to drastic operational shifts during the pandemic.

By Shannon Williams • 7 min read • Fri, 30th Jul 2021

Digital Transformation

Nintex celebrates partner success in automation and digital transformation at Nintex Partner Awards

The awards acknowledge winners for their impact helping Nintex customers in every industry accelerate digital transformation and drive business outcomes.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Fri, 23rd Jul 2021

Marketing Technologies

Failed payments costing Asia Pacific organisations more than $41b every year - Accuity report

Failed payments are costing the global economy over US$118.5 billion, with organisations losing customers as a result.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 21st Jul 2021

Partner Programmes

archTIS crafts partner program to explore global channel opportunities

Australian-based technology firm archTIS has launched a global channel partner program to expand its reach into new regions worldwide.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Fri, 16th Jul 2021

Rimini Street

Rimini Street announces new Oceania GM to help drive growth

Rimini Street appoints Daniel Benad as the new regional general manager for Australia, New Zealand and Oceania.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 7th Jul 2021

Health Technologies

China's cloud infrastructure spend reaches $2.1b in Q1

Digital payments, content, customer and social engagement, and remote learning are all helping to drive growth.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 22nd Jun 2021

Human Capital Management

Globalization Partners appoints Craig Goldblatt as APAC VP of partners & alliances

Globalization Partners appoints Craig Goldblatt as new VP of partners and alliances for Asia Pacific, aiming for global growth.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 18th Jun 2021

Email Security

Scams number one online crime

Scams make up 56% of all online fraud attacks, according to new research from cyber intelligence company Group-IB.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 11th Jun 2021

Risk & Compliance

Global spending on financial crime compliance accelerates

Global spending on financial crime compliance at financial institutions is forecast to reach US$213.9 billion in 2021.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 11th Jun 2021

Malware

2020 most productive year for Ransomware 2.0

2020 was a highly productive year for Ransomware 2.0 in Asia Pacific, with REvil and JSWorm resurfacing as major threats, according to Kaspersky.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Fri, 28th May 2021

Digital Transformation

Auckland-based Journey Digital opens office in London

Auckland digital transformation firm Journey Digital is expanding into Europe and the wider EMEA region with a new UK office.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 17th May 2021