Category: Global IT News

GUEST OPINION:  “The recent ransomware incident impacting Qantas is a stark reminder of the growing cyber risks facing the aviation sector. Hackers reportedly attacked one of the airline’s customer contact centres and penetrated a computer system used by a subcontractor. While specific details about how the attack occurred remain unclear, it reflects a broader regional trend:…

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GUEST RESEARCH: Fortinet earns top ranking in both strategic direction and capability.

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ANNOUNCEMENT:  Statement by Elliot Dellys, CEO of Australian cyber security company Phronesis Security

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GUEST RESEARCH:  Modernisation of legacy IT systems remains critical to meeting data security, privacy, and scalability demands for healthcare organisations

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COMPANY NEWS: LevelBlue strengthens market-leading managed detection and response services with advanced artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities, while adding prestigious FedRAMP and StateRAMP authorisations.

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COMPANY NEWS: UiPath (NYSE: PATH), a global leader in agentic automation, is redefining operational excellence in the energy industry through its cutting-edge Communications Mining technology. The platform’s transformative capabilities were recently demonstrated in a major deployment with Woodside Energy, showcasing how UiPath AI-driven automation can unlock unprecedented productivity and transparency across complex communication ecosystems. 

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Enero Group, a leading global group of marketing and technology agencies, announced it has sold its 51% stake in AdTech business OBMedia to the existing 49% minority shareholders.

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Enero Group, a leading global group of marketing and technology agencies, announced it has sold its 51% stake in AdTech business OBMedia to the existing 49% minority shareholders.

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COMPANY ANNOUNCEMENT:  Agentic AI that breaks the cycle of reactive reporting by helping security leaders pinpoint gaps, tune their strategies, and justify investments

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UiPath Positioned Highest for Ability to Execute.  

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GUEST RESEARCH: Australians are continuing to expose themselves to avoidable cyber risks, with poor password practices and deepening distrust of AI agents creating new challenges for digital security and experience, according to new research from identity provider Okta.

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GUEST OPINION: Not only are large companies facing an issue with digital threats, ransomware, phishing, and data breaches, but they are proving to be extremely costly and precise across all business sizes and industries. In fact, the average cost of a data breach was said to be over $4.88 million in February 2024, which might…

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Remember the days of flipping through a Lonely Planet guide to plan your travel itinerary, then printing out your flight details and writing down your hotel’s address just in case? That was Gen X travel. Fast-forward to 2025 and Millennials armed with smartphones and Simify eSIM international data plans are planning their trips with AI,…

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Google Cloud today announced the appointment of Tim Dacombe-Bird as Head of Google Cloud in New Zealand.

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COMPANY ANNOUNCEMENT:  Discovery Consulting, a leading provider of SAP solutions and digital transformation services, has announced the appointment of Shobhit Garg as the National Supply Chain Practice Lead. With more than 20 years of SAP experience spanning manufacturing, pharmaceuticals, mining, and discrete industries, Garg brings a wealth of domain and technical expertise to Discovery’s growing team.

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COMPANY ANNOUNCEMENT:  Discovery Consulting, a leading provider of SAP solutions and digital transformation services, has announced the appointment of Shobhit Garg as the National Supply Chain Practice Lead. With more than 20 years of SAP experience spanning manufacturing, pharmaceuticals, mining, and discrete industries, Garg brings a wealth of domain and technical expertise to Discovery’s growing team.

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GUEST OPINION:  The recent leaking of private details of hundreds of patients including sensitive health information and Medicare numbers on the dark web following a cyberattack on a private specialist who works at the Epworth and Royal Melbourne hospitals highlights the importance of small medical practices and specialists taking proactive steps to ensure that their…

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Leading Australian home furnishings and décor retailer, Adairs, transforms supply chain, bringing operations in-house with Manhattan SCALE

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New X9 trust infrastructure offers independent alternative to browser-based security across all industries COMPANY NEWS: DigiCert, a leading global provider of digital trust, and the Accredited Standards Committee X9 (ASC X9) today announced the successful launch of the X9 Financial PKI production environment, marked by a formal key signing ceremony. This milestone activates the X9…

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COMPANY NEWS: Fortinet’s wired and wireless local area network (WLAN) solutions have long been integrated into the Fortinet Security Fabric, delivering a proven, artificial intelligence (AI)-powered platform that converges networking and security to reduce complexity, mitigate cyber risk, lower costs, and improve performance.

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GUEST OPINION: Expense reporting has traditionally been viewed as a compliance activity and a necessary administrative process for maintaining accurate financial records and meeting tax obligations. However, this view is no longer sufficient in a market defined by volatility, growing regulatory demands, and intensifying competition.

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COMPANY NEWS: Wavelink, an Infinigate Group company and leader in technology distribution, services, and business development in Australia and New Zealand (ANZ), has officially launched operations in the New Zealand market.

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GUEST OPINION: Consumer data rights reforms in Australia are reshaping how enterprises handle personal information by introducing operational, legal, and technical responsibilities that apply across every part of the business. That includes how data is collected, how it is stored, and how it moves between internal teams and external systems.

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GUEST RESEARCH:  Cloud AI workloads riskier than traditional with 70% containing critical vulnerabilities compared to 50% in non-AI workloads. 

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Guide Equips Cruise Operators with Insights on How Cutting-Edge Technology and Data-Driven Strategies Can Optimize Pricing, Inventory Management and More

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Global video technology leader Milestone Systems has announced an ambitious new chapter of growth in the South Pacific region, unveiling plans to expand its partner ecosystem and strengthen distribution capabilities. As part of this strategy, Milestone has promoted Matt Veenstra to the role of Distribution Channel Manager, South Pacific, to lead partner engagement and growth…

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GUEST OPINION:  In recent months, the Australian Prudential Regulation Authority (APRA) has intensified its focus on cyber resilience across the superannuation sector, following a series of breaches that exposed significant weaknesses in identity and access management. In one publicly reported incident, a credential-stuffing attack led to the theft of $750,000 from member accounts, triggering broader scrutiny.

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Exetel announces its ending plan-xiety, dropping all plans and replacing them with one single plan.

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GUEST OPINION:  “This wasn’t a super sophisticated cyber attack; it was someone logging into a control system with too little security and opening a dam valve all the way. While the impact was minimal—447 litres/second of flooding—it’s a reminder that the same digital world that provides us so many societal benefits has a soft underbelly…

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Unsafe products in online marketplaces will be a major focus of the the ACCC’s product safety priorities during 2025-26, ACCC Chair Gina Cass-Gottlieb has announced.

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Unsafe products in online marketplaces will be a major focus of the the ACCC’s product safety priorities during 2025-26, ACCC Chair Gina Cass-Gottlieb has announced.

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Unsafe products in online marketplaces will be a major focus of the the ACCC’s product safety priorities during 2025-26, ACCC Chair Gina Cass-Gottlieb has announced.

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Unsafe products in online marketplaces will be a major focus of the the ACCC’s product safety priorities during 2025-26, ACCC Chair Gina Cass-Gottlieb has announced.

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The competition watchdog, the ACCC, has warned that it is aware that scammers may call, email or text to falsely offer to help get compensation from various businesses,

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The competition watchdog, the ACCC, has warned that it is aware that scammers may call, email or text to falsely offer to help get compensation from various businesses,

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The competition watchdog, the ACCC, has warned that it is aware that scammers may call, email or text to falsely offer to help get compensation from various businesses,

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The competition watchdog, the ACCC, has warned that it is aware that scammers may call, email or text to falsely offer to help get compensation from various businesses,

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Supporting Policy-Driven Workflows, Precision Deletes, and Compliant Object Mobility

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Supporting Policy-Driven Workflows, Precision Deletes, and Compliant Object Mobility

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Supporting Policy-Driven Workflows, Precision Deletes, and Compliant Object Mobility

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Supporting Policy-Driven Workflows, Precision Deletes, and Compliant Object Mobility

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COMPANY ANNOUNCEMENT:  Howard Fyffe to lead sales growth and drive innovation.  Twilio the customer engagement platform that drives real-time, personalised experiences for today’s leading brands, announced the appointment of Howard Fyffe as Director of Sales, ANZ.

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COMPANY ANNOUNCEMENT:  Howard Fyffe to lead sales growth and drive innovation.  Twilio the customer engagement platform that drives real-time, personalised experiences for today’s leading brands, announced the appointment of Howard Fyffe as Director of Sales, ANZ.

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COMPANY ANNOUNCEMENT:  Howard Fyffe to lead sales growth and drive innovation.  Twilio the customer engagement platform that drives real-time, personalised experiences for today’s leading brands, announced the appointment of Howard Fyffe as Director of Sales, ANZ.

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COMPANY ANNOUNCEMENT:  Howard Fyffe to lead sales growth and drive innovation.  Twilio the customer engagement platform that drives real-time, personalised experiences for today’s leading brands, announced the appointment of Howard Fyffe as Director of Sales, ANZ.

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Seeing the world is awesome – the adventure, the excitement, the culture. Remote working may even mean you can be paid while you travel. No matter the reason for the travel a sure-fire way to ruin your trip is with the bill shock that global roaming can give. Here’s iTWire‘s tips for how to have peace…

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Seeing the world is awesome – the adventure, the excitement, the culture. Remote working may even mean you can be paid while you travel. No matter the reason for the travel a sure-fire way to ruin your trip is with the bill shock that global roaming can give. Here’s iTWire‘s tips for how to have peace…

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Seeing the world is awesome – the adventure, the excitement, the culture. Remote working may even mean you can be paid while you travel. No matter the reason for the travel a sure-fire way to ruin your trip is with the bill shock that global roaming can give. Here’s iTWire‘s tips for how to have peace…

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Seeing the world is awesome – the adventure, the excitement, the culture. Remote working may even mean you can be paid while you travel. No matter the reason for the travel a sure-fire way to ruin your trip is with the bill shock that global roaming can give. Here’s iTWire‘s tips for how to have peace…

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How often do you leave your home without a wallet or purse? More than a quarter of Australians (26%) have ditched physical wallets entirely, opting instead for the convenience of mobile payments, according to Adyen’s Retail Report. Whether it’s tapping a phone at the supermarket or paying for coffee with a smartwatch, digital wallets are…

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How often do you leave your home without a wallet or purse? More than a quarter of Australians (26%) have ditched physical wallets entirely, opting instead for the convenience of mobile payments, according to Adyen’s Retail Report. Whether it’s tapping a phone at the supermarket or paying for coffee with a smartwatch, digital wallets are…

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How often do you leave your home without a wallet or purse? More than a quarter of Australians (26%) have ditched physical wallets entirely, opting instead for the convenience of mobile payments, according to Adyen’s Retail Report. Whether it’s tapping a phone at the supermarket or paying for coffee with a smartwatch, digital wallets are…

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How often do you leave your home without a wallet or purse? More than a quarter of Australians (26%) have ditched physical wallets entirely, opting instead for the convenience of mobile payments, according to Adyen’s Retail Report. Whether it’s tapping a phone at the supermarket or paying for coffee with a smartwatch, digital wallets are…

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Mental Health Foundation Australia (MHFA) has announced the launch of its Supportive Mind mobile app designed by digital services and consulting firm Infosys. The app provides first aiders and communities across ANZ with accessible, real-time mental health resources.

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Mental Health Foundation Australia (MHFA) has announced the launch of its Supportive Mind mobile app designed by digital services and consulting firm Infosys. The app provides first aiders and communities across ANZ with accessible, real-time mental health resources.

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Mental Health Foundation Australia (MHFA) has announced the launch of its Supportive Mind mobile app designed by digital services and consulting firm Infosys. The app provides first aiders and communities across ANZ with accessible, real-time mental health resources.

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Mental Health Foundation Australia (MHFA) has announced the launch of its Supportive Mind mobile app designed by digital services and consulting firm Infosys. The app provides first aiders and communities across ANZ with accessible, real-time mental health resources.

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Australia’s IT professionals are navigating a digital landscape that’s expanding at lightning speed. The local shift mirrors a global trend: as the volume of information continues to skyrocket, tech teams in Australia are not only keeping the lights on but actively shaping smarter, more secure digital systems.

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Australia’s IT professionals are navigating a digital landscape that’s expanding at lightning speed. The local shift mirrors a global trend: as the volume of information continues to skyrocket, tech teams in Australia are not only keeping the lights on but actively shaping smarter, more secure digital systems.

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Australia’s IT professionals are navigating a digital landscape that’s expanding at lightning speed. The local shift mirrors a global trend: as the volume of information continues to skyrocket, tech teams in Australia are not only keeping the lights on but actively shaping smarter, more secure digital systems.

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Australia’s IT professionals are navigating a digital landscape that’s expanding at lightning speed. The local shift mirrors a global trend: as the volume of information continues to skyrocket, tech teams in Australia are not only keeping the lights on but actively shaping smarter, more secure digital systems.

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In today’s digital landscape, algorithms are the unseen architects of our online experiences, acting as gatekeepers that determine what content users see and, consequently, consume. These complex sets of rules and calculations shape user experiences across various platforms by tailoring content to individual preferences and behaviours. Social media algorithms, for instance, filter, rank, and recommend…

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In today’s digital landscape, algorithms are the unseen architects of our online experiences, acting as gatekeepers that determine what content users see and, consequently, consume. These complex sets of rules and calculations shape user experiences across various platforms by tailoring content to individual preferences and behaviours. Social media algorithms, for instance, filter, rank, and recommend…

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In today’s digital landscape, algorithms are the unseen architects of our online experiences, acting as gatekeepers that determine what content users see and, consequently, consume. These complex sets of rules and calculations shape user experiences across various platforms by tailoring content to individual preferences and behaviours. Social media algorithms, for instance, filter, rank, and recommend…

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In today’s digital landscape, algorithms are the unseen architects of our online experiences, acting as gatekeepers that determine what content users see and, consequently, consume. These complex sets of rules and calculations shape user experiences across various platforms by tailoring content to individual preferences and behaviours. Social media algorithms, for instance, filter, rank, and recommend…

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Facebook, the social network platform owned by Meta, is asking for users to upload pictures from their phones to suggest collages, recaps, and other ideas using artificial intelligence (AI), including those that have not been directly uploaded to the service. According to TechCrunch, which first reported the feature, users are being served a new pop-up…

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GUEST RESEARCH: Trustwave, a leading cybersecurity and managed security services provider, has released a series of reports that give an unprecedented look into the evolving threat landscape targeting technology organisations worldwide, revealing how cybercriminals are leveraging both advanced technologies and the dark web to amplify the scale and impact of their attack 

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GUEST RESEARCH: Trustwave, a leading cybersecurity and managed security services provider, has released a series of reports that give an unprecedented look into the evolving threat landscape targeting technology organisations worldwide, revealing how cybercriminals are leveraging both advanced technologies and the dark web to amplify the scale and impact of their attack 

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GUEST RESEARCH: Trustwave, a leading cybersecurity and managed security services provider, has released a series of reports that give an unprecedented look into the evolving threat landscape targeting technology organisations worldwide, revealing how cybercriminals are leveraging both advanced technologies and the dark web to amplify the scale and impact of their attack 

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GUEST RESEARCH: Trustwave, a leading cybersecurity and managed security services provider, has released a series of reports that give an unprecedented look into the evolving threat landscape targeting technology organisations worldwide, revealing how cybercriminals are leveraging both advanced technologies and the dark web to amplify the scale and impact of their attack 

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With remote work taking shape globally, employers face new legal complexities when monitoring employees. Even with remote worker monitoring software, they must now oversee and comply with a new patchwork of regulations regarding consent needs, data sovereignty laws, and biometric limitations. 

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With remote work taking shape globally, employers face new legal complexities when monitoring employees. Even with remote worker monitoring software, they must now oversee and comply with a new patchwork of regulations regarding consent needs, data sovereignty laws, and biometric limitations. 

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With remote work taking shape globally, employers face new legal complexities when monitoring employees. Even with remote worker monitoring software, they must now oversee and comply with a new patchwork of regulations regarding consent needs, data sovereignty laws, and biometric limitations. 

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With remote work taking shape globally, employers face new legal complexities when monitoring employees. Even with remote worker monitoring software, they must now oversee and comply with a new patchwork of regulations regarding consent needs, data sovereignty laws, and biometric limitations. 

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COMPANY NEWS: KnowBe4 Defend integrates with Microsoft Defender for Office 365’s quarantine functionality to help organisations build an integrated defence strategy

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COMPANY NEWS: KnowBe4 Defend integrates with Microsoft Defender for Office 365’s quarantine functionality to help organisations build an integrated defence strategy

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COMPANY NEWS: KnowBe4 Defend integrates with Microsoft Defender for Office 365’s quarantine functionality to help organisations build an integrated defence strategy

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COMPANY NEWS: KnowBe4 Defend integrates with Microsoft Defender for Office 365’s quarantine functionality to help organisations build an integrated defence strategy

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Rapid7 conducted a zero-day research project into multifunction printers (MFP) from Brother Industries, Ltd. This research resulted in the discovery of 8 new vulnerabilities. Some or all of these vulnerabilities have been identified as affecting 689 models across Brother’s range of printer, scanner, and label maker devices. Additionally, 46 printer models from FUJIFILM Business Innovation, 5 printer models…

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Rapid7 conducted a zero-day research project into multifunction printers (MFP) from Brother Industries, Ltd. This research resulted in the discovery of 8 new vulnerabilities. Some or all of these vulnerabilities have been identified as affecting 689 models across Brother’s range of printer, scanner, and label maker devices. Additionally, 46 printer models from FUJIFILM Business Innovation, 5 printer models…

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Rapid7 conducted a zero-day research project into multifunction printers (MFP) from Brother Industries, Ltd. This research resulted in the discovery of 8 new vulnerabilities. Some or all of these vulnerabilities have been identified as affecting 689 models across Brother’s range of printer, scanner, and label maker devices. Additionally, 46 printer models from FUJIFILM Business Innovation, 5 printer models…

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Rapid7 conducted a zero-day research project into multifunction printers (MFP) from Brother Industries, Ltd. This research resulted in the discovery of 8 new vulnerabilities. Some or all of these vulnerabilities have been identified as affecting 689 models across Brother’s range of printer, scanner, and label maker devices. Additionally, 46 printer models from FUJIFILM Business Innovation, 5 printer models…

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COMPANY ANNOUNCEMENT:  The addition of SentinelOne’s AI detection capabilities equips OPSWAT customers with faster detection and better coverage across modern infrastructure

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COMPANY ANNOUNCEMENT:  The addition of SentinelOne’s AI detection capabilities equips OPSWAT customers with faster detection and better coverage across modern infrastructure

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COMPANY ANNOUNCEMENT:  The addition of SentinelOne’s AI detection capabilities equips OPSWAT customers with faster detection and better coverage across modern infrastructure

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COMPANY ANNOUNCEMENT:  The addition of SentinelOne’s AI detection capabilities equips OPSWAT customers with faster detection and better coverage across modern infrastructure

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NBN Co’s fixed wireless and Starlink’s satellite networks are providing Australians living outside of the fixed-line network footprint with high speed alternatives, according to the ACCC’s latest Measuring Broadband Australia report. 

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