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Aria is where cutting‑edge technology, security, and AI‑driven innovation intersect. The stories tagged here span everything from next‑gen cloud and data platforms to ransomware trends, smart infrastructure, and the fast‑evolving world of generative and agentic AI. If you want to understand how tools like AI copilots, LLMs, and real‑time analytics are reshaping everything from finance to healthcare to manufacturing, this is your starting point.
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OT vulnerabilities grew significantly in 2021 — report
Fri, 1st Oct 2021
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skybox
Skybox Security's latest research reveals a 46% increase in new vulnerabilities in operational technology (OT) devices, putting critical infrastructure at risk.
New cyber-criminal group discovered targeting government servers, fuel, energy and aviation companies
Fri, 1st Oct 2021
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datacentre infrastructure
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cybersecurity
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cybercrime
Researchers have identified a new, previously unknown group that has systematically attacked Russia's fuel and energy complex and its aviation industry.
The who's who of NZ's government & public cybersecurity agencies
Thu, 30th Sep 2021
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cybersecurity
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government
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netsafe
From government agencies to public initiatives, here's an inside look at who protects New Zealand's digital landscape from cyber threats.
Secureworks appoints Wendy Thomas as president and CEO
Fri, 24th Sep 2021
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cybersecurity
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secureworks
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cybersafety
Thomas moves into the CEO role after serving as president of customer success. She has also held roles in finance, strategy, and product at the company.
Increased volume of cyberattacks not translating to safer password practices
Fri, 24th Sep 2021
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passwords
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logmein
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cyber attacks
Two-thirds of people still re-use passwords across accounts, putting their sensitive information at risk, a report reveals.
Critical infrastructure vulnerabilities surge as cybersecurity not up to scratch
Tue, 21st Sep 2021
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cybersecurity
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critical infrastructure
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skybox security
New vulnerabilities in operational technology devices rose by 46% in H1 2021, posing a risk to critical infrastructure, says Skybox Security.
Security experts weigh in on United Nations hacking breach
Mon, 13th Sep 2021
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passwordless
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cybersecurity
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hacking
Hackers sold a United Nations employee's stolen username and password on the dark web for $1000, according to reports.
Infamous criminal ransomware group REvil is back
Thu, 9th Sep 2021
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malware
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ransomware
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supply chain
REvil ransomware group makes a comeback with its websites mysteriously reappearing, raising concerns among cybersecurity experts.
Ransomware has increased tenfold in one year, FortiGuard Labs finds
Wed, 8th Sep 2021
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malware
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
Ransomware attacks have surged by over 1000% in a year, an alarming trend reported by FortiGuard Labs, with critical infrastructure increasingly targeted.
How to manage an increasingly complex business decision-making process
Fri, 3rd Sep 2021
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data analytics
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martech
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planning
Basing strategic decisions on old data can result in disappointing results and sluggish performance, writes BOARD regional sales manager Siobhan Mahoney.
Palo Alto Networks brings more power to security teams with Cortex XDR 3.0
Thu, 2nd Sep 2021
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
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network security
Palo Alto Networks is expanding its XDR solution to help organizations protect against cloud and identity-based threats.
Contact & Simply Energy to provide renewable power generation for Clyde data centre
Wed, 1st Sep 2021
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datacentre infrastructure
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power / energy
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clean technologies
Simply Energy will provide 10 megawatts (MW) of renewable energy for the NZ data centre through 'demand flexibility' technology.
Tenfold increase in ransomware - reports
Fri, 27th Aug 2021
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malware
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
Ransomware attacks have seen a tenfold increase, impacting individuals, organizations, and critical infrastructure, says new research.
COVID-19 themed malware and credential theft campaigns make a resurgence as Delta variant spreads
Fri, 27th Aug 2021
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malware
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phishing
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email security
Proofpoint has observed high volumes of COVID-19 themed threats distributing malware and credential theft campaigns.
Surge in fake COVID-19 vaccine certificates on darknet following delta outbreak
Wed, 18th Aug 2021
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dark net
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dark web
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covid-19
Surge in fake vaccination certificate sellers on Telegram, with Check Point Research reporting a 257% increase. Prices dropping to as low as $100.
Ivanti tackles today's biggest security threats with RiskSense acquisition
Wed, 4th Aug 2021
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malware
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ransomware
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cybersecurity
Ivanti has acquired risk-based vulnerability management specialist RiskSense to enhance its patch management capabilities.
The unintended consequences of cyber attacks
Mon, 26th Jul 2021
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malware
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ransomware
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supply chain
DarkSide ransomware group's miscalculated cyber attack on Colonial Pipeline had disastrous consequences, leading to global gas shortages and their own downfall.
Fatigued IT teams losing the war on phishing
Fri, 23rd Jul 2021
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malware
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phishing
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email security
Three-quarters of organizations have been hit by a phishing attack in the past year, according to research from Ivanti.
Latest Secureworks integration protects against high-risk vulnerabilities
Tue, 13th Jul 2021
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advanced persistent threat protection
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threat intelligence
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secureworks
Secureworks integrates threat intelligence from its Counter Threat Unit (CTU) into its Taegis VDR to detect and eliminate high-risk vulnerabilities.
Risk of downtime and data theft as ransomware targets Industrial Control Systems
Tue, 6th Jul 2021
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malware
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ransomware
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cybersecurity
Ransomware attacks on industrial facilities pose a growing threat, warns cybersecurity firm Trend Micro, risking downtime and data theft.
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