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SMEs warned over hidden IT fragility as risks rise

Tue, 20th Jan 2026
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Australian SMEs face rising IT fragility as cloud-era misconfigurations, weak oversight and reactive support quietly erode resilience.
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Phishing services drive 389% surge in account breaches

Fri, 16th Jan 2026
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Phishing-as-a-Service fuels 389% jump in account breaches as attackers target Microsoft 365 and Business Email Compromise scams.
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Microsoft tops global phishing brand rankings again

Fri, 16th Jan 2026
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Microsoft again tops global phishing brand list as attackers increasingly mimic big tech services to steal cloud and consumer credentials.
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Aryaka predicts AI-led overhaul of SASE & enterprise security

Mon, 15th Dec 2025
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Aryaka predicts AI will force SASE convergence, spark 2026 'AI firewall' wave and push CIOs towards unified, cost-cutting security platforms.
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Microsoft patches Windows zero-day & risky Office flaws

Wed, 10th Dec 2025
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Microsoft fixes a Windows zero-day used in attacks and Office flaws that can execute code when emails are merely received or previewed.
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Hands-on Review: Acer Predator Helios Neo 16S AI

Tue, 18th Nov 2025
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Acer's Predator Helios Neo 16S AI is a powerful 16-inch gaming laptop with Intel Core Ultra 9 CPU, Nvidia RTX 5070 Ti GPU, and a vivid 240Hz OLED display.
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Microsoft to enable in-country Copilot data processing by 2026

Sat, 15th Nov 2025
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Microsoft will enable in-country data processing for Microsoft 365 Copilot interactions in 15 countries by 2026, enhancing control and regulatory compliance.
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Microsoft publishes 66 new vulnerabilities in November Patch Tuesday

Wed, 12th Nov 2025
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Microsoft releases 66 new vulnerabilities in November Patch Tuesday, including a critical, exploited zero-day affecting most Microsoft software assets.
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Tenable Cloud Security clears IRAP PROTECTED, Microsoft patches 167 flaws

Wed, 15th Oct 2025
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Tenable Cloud Security gains IRAP PROTECTED approval, assuring Aussie government use; Microsoft patches 167 flaws, including critical zero-days in October update.
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Block ransomware proliferation and easily restore files with AI in Google Drive

Wed, 1st Oct 2025
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Google Drive for desktop now uses AI to detect ransomware, halt file syncing, and help users quickly restore files to prevent data loss and disruption.
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Barracuda warns of surge in advanced OAuth phishing

Thu, 25th Sep 2025
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Barracuda warns of a surge in advanced OAuth phishing attacks exploiting Microsoft 365 and other platforms to steal access tokens and bypass multifactor authentication.
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UiPath appoints Michael Atalla as Chief Marketing Officer

Tue, 26th Aug 2025
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UiPath has named Michael Atalla as Chief Marketing Officer to lead global marketing and boost adoption of AI-driven automation in business processes.
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Catholic Education WA boosts Microsoft 365 data resilience with cloud

Thu, 7th Aug 2025
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Catholic Education Western Australia enhances Microsoft 365 data resilience with Veeam cloud backup, securing over 1PB of data across 162 schools in under an hour.
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Are you really managing 87% of your client files through your email inbox

Wed, 30th Jul 2025
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87% of insurance broker client files are managed via email, yet most struggle with organisation, risking compliance and missed renewals.
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Trustwave unveils phishing protection service for Microsoft users

Tue, 15th Jul 2025
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Trustwave launches Managed Phishing for Microsoft, a service enhancing phishing protection for organisations using Microsoft Office 365 and Defender for Office.
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Working from home not to blame for Australia's productivity slump

Fri, 20th Jun 2025
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Australia's productivity slump is linked to outdated systems and processes, not working from home, says Australian Productivity Commission study.
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Hornetsecurity launches AI cyber assistant for Microsoft 365

Fri, 20th Jun 2025
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Hornetsecurity unveils an AI Cyber Assistant within 365 Total Protection Plan 4 to boost Microsoft 365 security with automated email and Teams threat defence.
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Microsoft tackles WebDAV zero-day in June 2025 patch update

Wed, 11th Jun 2025
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Microsoft's June 2025 patch fixes 67 flaws, including the first WebDAV zero-day in seven years and critical remote code execution issues across Windows and Office.
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JLL unveils AI Property Assistant to boost real estate returns

Wed, 4th Jun 2025
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JLL has launched the AI-powered Property Assistant to enhance property performance and boost financial returns across retail, industrial and office sectors.
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Hands-on Review: ASUS Zenbook A14 UX3407R

Thu, 29th May 2025
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The Asus Zenbook A14 UX3407R, a lightweight Windows laptop powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon, offers up to 32 hours battery life and strong performance for office and creative tasks.