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Fake Leonardo DiCaprio torrent spreads Agent Tesla trojan

Fake torrents of Leonardo DiCaprio film One Battle After Another are spreading Agent Tesla malware that hijacks Windows PCs, experts warn.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Thu, 11th Dec 2025

Data Protection

Bodd secures AUD $15 million to drive global 3D scanning growth

Melbourne-based Bodd raises AUD $15 million to fuel global rollout of its 3D body scanning tech across defence, aviation and healthcare.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Mon, 8th Dec 2025

DevOps

R Systems & Cursor partner to lead AI-first software delivery

R Systems partners with Cursor to embed AI in software development, aiming to boost delivery speed by 30% and cut defect density by 25%.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Fri, 25th Jul 2025

Ransomware

CISOs brace for rise in AI-driven cyber attacks & domain threats

Almost all CISOs foresee a rise in AI-driven cyber attacks and domain threats over the next three years, citing complex risks and low confidence in defences.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Wed, 18th Jun 2025

Firewalls

WatchGuard CEO Prakash Panjwani steps down as Vats Srivatsan named interim

WatchGuard Technologies appoints Vats Srivatsan as Interim CEO from May 14, 2025, as Prakash Panjwani steps back to a board advisory role.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Tue, 13th May 2025

Multi-factor authentication

Trend Micro report: America tops global cyber risk index

Trend Micro's 2024 Cyber Risk Report highlights America as the top-risk nation, citing vulnerabilities in banking and critical infrastructure sectors.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 27th Sep 2024

Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Brits lose GBP £1.2m to credit card fraud in 2022, says Uswitch report

A report by Uswitch noted that UK citizens lost GBP £1.2 million to credit card fraud in 2022, with an emphasis on thefts in Ireland and America.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Wed, 27th Mar 2024

Data Analytics

Half of firms yet to adopt AI for business, reveals Valcon's study

Over half of surveyed businesses haven't adopted AI in their operations, despite recognising its benefits, says Valcon.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 22nd Nov 2023

Software-as-a-Service

Exclusive: How Blackpearl continues to sail through the storm

In an exclusive interview with Nick Lissette, Chief Executive Officer of Blackpearl, we gained insights into the remarkable journey of Blackpearl.

By Tom Raynel • 4 min read • Fri, 27th Oct 2023

Robotics

Elsight comms helps Airobotics win drone flying approval

Elsight's system helps US company Airobotics win US FAA approval to fly drones in urban areas in a step forward for the commercial drone industry.

By Gaurav Sharma • 4 min read • Thu, 7th Sep 2023

Hyperscale

CenturyLink makes serious upgrade to its network connectivity options

CenturyLink expands network connectivity options across its data center portfolio, offering 99 carriers and providers across 58 facilities worldwide.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Thu, 15th Sep 2016

Digital Entertainment

Netflix still keeping mum about ratings

Netflix maintains a code of silence around it's data, occasionally teasing the entertainment industry with snippets of information.

By Robin Lake • 3 min read • Thu, 23rd Jun 2016

Microsoft

Microsoft names new global Channel Chief

Company veteran replaces Jon Roskill, who served for three years as corporate vice president of the company's Worldwide Partner Group.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 2nd Sep 2013

Manufacturing

Lenovo opens US manufacturing line

Lenovo launches its first US PC manufacturing line in North Carolina, creating 115 new jobs and challenging the trend of overseas electronics production.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 10th Jun 2013

Lenovo

Lenovo looking at BlackBerry takeover?

Computer maker CEO says company may consider an acquisition of Canadian firm at some point in the future, causing shares to rally.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 13th Mar 2013

Hacking

Just put the mouse down and step away from the computer

China seeks cyber peace with US, urging cooperation over conflict after hacking claims, despite US's skepticism.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 12th Mar 2013

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Data Analytics

Auror opens global Auckland HQ to tackle retail crime

Auror opens a new global headquarters in central Auckland as it scales overseas and steps up efforts to combat organised retail crime.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Wed, 17th Dec 2025

Crypto

US money laundering cases surge 168% as scams cost USD $6.5 billion

US money laundering cases rose 168% in H1 2025, with scams costing Americans USD $6.5 billion amid rising AI-driven fraud and stablecoin use.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 11th Sep 2025

Marketing Technologies

Paymentology and Mastercard partner to foster financial inclusion

The partnership will ensure a more robust financial ecosystem in Guatemala, Honduras, and El Salvador, by helping the population access the digital economy.

By Gaurav Sharma • 3 min read • Wed, 16th Aug 2023

New Zealand Dollar

NZ dollar tumbles after strong US jobs data increases chances of Fed hike in June

The New Zealand dollar fell to its lowest in more than three weeks as the greenback soared after better-than-expected US jobs data boosted speculation.

By Pattrick Smellie • 2 min read • Mon, 9th Mar 2015