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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.

Dive into in‑depth coverage of cybersecurity – botnets, ransomware variants, mobile malware, zero‑day exploits, and the shift to continuous, intelligence‑led defence. Explore how data centres, networks, and observability platforms are being redesigned for AI workloads, sustainability, and hybrid cloud. Follow the rise of AI in everyday products too, from wearables and smart home devices to vehicles, retail experiences, and next‑gen collaboration tools.

Aria isn’t just about the technology itself, but about its impact: on regulation, trust, jobs, skills, and digital resilience. Here you’ll find expert commentary, major vendor announcements, case studies, and long‑form explainers that help you connect the dots between infrastructure, security, AI, and real business outcomes. If you’re responsible for strategy, architecture, risk, or innovation, the Aria tag will keep you ahead of what’s coming next.

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Malware in your DNA sequence data? Technically, it's possible

Fri, 11th Aug 2017
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Could hackers exploit your DNA sequence and encode it with malware? A new study from the University of Washington says yes, it's possible.
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KONNI Remote Access Trojan linked to attacks on North Korean affairs

Thu, 10th Aug 2017
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Cylance have linked the KONNI Remote Access Trojan (RAT) that is targeting North Korean affairs to the DarkHotel threat actors.
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Want to cause chaos? ICIT says hacking elections is easy

Mon, 7th Aug 2017
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Hackers at DEFCON were able to exploit vulnerabilities in voting machines in a matter of minutes - ICIT breaks down just how easy it is.
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Cylance announces AI-driven next generation consumer antivirus

Fri, 4th Aug 2017
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CylancePROTECT Home Edition uses AI to extend smart, simple security that prevents execution of malware from corporate office to home office.
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iOS gets another round of critical security updates to block major security holes

Thu, 27th Jul 2017
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Apple's iOS 10.3.3 has undergone an urgent update after massive security holes were discovered in many of the system's functions.
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New version of SambaCry spotted in the wild: Linux users urged to update OS

Fri, 21st Jul 2017
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Linux users face fresh cyber threat as new SambaCry variant emerges; experts urge immediate system updates to thwart attacks.
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AI may have your health and finances on record before the year is out

Thu, 20th Jul 2017
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Here's how artificial intelligence and deep learning are moving from buzzwords to revenue-generating endeavours...
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Threat actors embrace metadata as the underrated weapon in cyber war

Tue, 18th Jul 2017
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Metadata – the data that describes other data – is a security threat that goes underreported but is also a powerful threat to national security.
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Alphabay disappears: Three scenarios to look for next

Mon, 17th Jul 2017
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As AlphaBay vanishes, the dark web braces for upheaval, with markets jostling for supremacy or a radical shift to P2P trading.
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SAP reshuffles top local roles in face of strong cloud and digital innovation system demand

Fri, 7th Jul 2017
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SAP has reshuffled its top local roles, with a new ANZ president and MD and a new executive director as it pushes cloud and digital innovation.
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Four cyber security principles that withstand the test of time

Thu, 6th Jul 2017
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Information security can be a noisy place. As a career security guy my experiences have given me a deep understanding of attackers & the enterprise.
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Sophos responds to new variant of Petya ransomware

Wed, 5th Jul 2017
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These attacks are upping the ante, as they hit services that affect people's day-to-day activity; such as healthcare, and postal services.
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Christchurch couple launch Kickstarter to make South Island's first cat café a reality

Thu, 29th Jun 2017
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Husband and wife team Alyssa O'Connor and Nate Ball have raised $13,000 towards the $25,000 they need to get the cafe off the ground.
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It's time for MacRansom: New ransomware goes after MacOS

Mon, 19th Jun 2017
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Fortinet has warned of a Ransomware-as-a-Service (RaaS) that is making its home on a webportal hosted on the TOR network.
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Security training – a vital first step, but not a solution

Thu, 15th Jun 2017
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Educating employees to protect themselves against phishing and credential theft is necessary, but is it sufficient?.
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Why this new Gartner data center modernization report caught me by surprise

Thu, 25th May 2017
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Until now, I had always pictured colocation as a large warehouse for IT equipment and not a platform that would support smaller scale implementations.
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Hackers run circles around Samsung's iris scanner security

Wed, 24th May 2017
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Chaos at Samsung: Hackers bypass S8 iris scan with picture and contact lens, exposing security flaws in high-tech system.
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Cirrus Networks eyes doubled revenue as founder Frank Richmond eyes a return to the UK

Mon, 22nd May 2017
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Cirrus Networks expects to double its revenue to $40+ million this year, with founder Frank Richmond stepping down from the day to day operations.
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Digital Shadows on Wannacry: An analysis of competing hypotheses

Mon, 22nd May 2017
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Digital Shadows probes the enigma of WannaCry's origins, weighing cybercriminal mischief against nation-state subterfuge.
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Avoiding pitfalls in IoT integration - Gartner

Mon, 22nd May 2017
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Benoit Lheureux outlines five steps for integration leaders to address some of the most common challenges in IoT integration.