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Time capsule app TimeHop breached, 21 million users affected

The breach occurred as an access credential to TimeHop's cloud computing environment that didn't have multifactor authentication was compromised.

By Kai Ping Lew • 2 min read • Tue, 10th Jul 2018

Unified Communications

Collaboration tool APIs leaving organisations vulnerable

Alongside the migration to the cloud has been the rise of application programming interfaces (APIs) and artificial intelligence (AI).

By Mark Lukie • 5 min read • Mon, 9th Jul 2018

Malware

Best practices: Preventing and recovering from ransomware attacks

With ransomware attacks on the rise since 2017's WannaCry incident, organisations must adopt robust prevention and recovery measures to protect critical data.

By Marina Brook • 4 min read • Fri, 6th Jul 2018

Data Protection

Why internal financial controls are more important than ever

Global research from BlackLine suggests that data is increasingly seen as one of a company's most crucial assets, yet it's always at risk.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Tue, 3rd Jul 2018

Malware

Despite more training, SMBs feel unprepared for cyberattacks - Webroot

Despite rigorous training, most SMBs in the US, UK, and Australia feel unprepared for cyber threats, says Webroot, highlighting the evolving nature of attacks.

By Kai Ping Lew • 4 min read • Mon, 2nd Jul 2018

Network Infrastructure

Juniper Networks' releases new data fabric offering

Juniper Networks unveils new data fabric offering, unifying campus and data centre architectures. Enhanced SD-WAN and multicloud migration tools included.

By Ben Moore • 3 min read • Mon, 2nd Jul 2018

DevOps

Rackspace takes next step in AWS migration certification

As an AWS Migrations Acceleration Program Partner, it can help customers reduce the risk of migrating to AWS cloud.

By Ben Moore • 2 min read • Thu, 28th Jun 2018

Partner Programmes

Service providers take note: an insight into the future of work

The $3 trillion services market hovers on the cusp of disruption as organisations worldwide begin to transform the way they work forever.

By Ray Grainger • 6 min read • Wed, 27th Jun 2018

Storage

Three effective strategies for protecting your backups from ransomware

Three key things you should be doing with your data protection strategy to make sure your backups are there when you need them most.

By Andy Syrewicze • 3 min read • Mon, 25th Jun 2018

Unified Communications

Cove trials insurance purchases via Facebook Messenger chatbot

Cove Insurance has claimed it's first to sell insurance via a chatbot currently in private beta mode, and the tech looks promising.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Mon, 25th Jun 2018

Malware

Here's what the threat landscape currently looks like, according to Fortinet

Fortinet says there are indications that some cybercriminals now prefer hijacking systems and using them for cryptomining.

By Patrick Martlew • 5 min read • Fri, 22nd Jun 2018

Storage

AI for enterprise: Data lakes for decision-making

Enterprise AI is becoming increasingly important as businesses look to enhance employee experience and remain agile in today's technological environment.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 3 min read • Fri, 22nd Jun 2018

Hybrid Cloud

HPE introduces service to optimise public, private and hybrid cloud consumption

HPE GreenLake Hybrid Cloud delivers cloud-native operations, compliance, and financial control for AWS, Microsoft Azure and Microsoft Azure Stack.

By Kai Ping Lew • 4 min read • Wed, 20th Jun 2018

EduTech

Palo Alto Networks extends Cyber Range reach through first APAC facility

The Sydney Cyber Range is now the company's first Asia Pacific Cyber Range facility, and the fourth permanent facility worldwide.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Tue, 19th Jun 2018

Privileged Access Management

Breaking down the ASD's “top four” strategies to mitigate cybersecurity incidents

We take a deep dive into the absolute essential aspects of a robust security strategy, as outlined by the Australian government.

By Patrick Martlew • 6 min read • Mon, 18th Jun 2018

Cybersecurity

By the numbers: Cybercrime's trillion-dollar cost to Asia Pacific

A recent Microsoft report reveals that cyber attacks cost the Asia Pacific region USD $1.745 trillion annually, equivalent to 7% of its GDP.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Tue, 12th Jun 2018

Cybersecurity

Interview: State-sponsored cyber attacks - it's not about the 'who', but the 'how'

With every major cyber attack comes the question of who exactly was behind it - and if that attack was condoned or even sponsored by nation-states.

By Sara Barker • 5 min read • Mon, 11th Jun 2018

Stories from Other Regions

Best Practice stories

Commerce Commission

PB Tech raked over coals by ComCom for dodgy practices

PB Tech admits to 14 charges of violating extended warranty rules, while also being warned for bait advertising, according to the Commerce Commission.

By Ben Moore • 3 min read • Tue, 3rd Jul 2018