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Japan rolls out more facial recognition gates at airports

Mon, 23rd Sep 2019
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More airports around Japan will soon be rolling out automated facial recognition gates for travellers passing through immigration and passport control.
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From predator to high-risk vaccine: Sophos tracks WannaCry's evolution

Mon, 23rd Sep 2019
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An analysis of around 2,000 WannaCry samples from 2018 shows they were adapted to bypass the famous kill switch, but unable to encrypt data.
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Church group crowdsources 'I forgive you' emoji design

Mon, 23rd Sep 2019
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A Finnish church group crowdsources a new 'I forgive you' emoji, aiming to add it to Unicode's official list to promote forgiveness and peace globally.
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Avaya to showcase latest AI-powered applications at GITEX 2019

Tue, 3rd Sep 2019
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Avaya will unveil their latest AI-powered applications, highlighting cutting-edge advancements in AI and collaboration tech, at GITEX Technology Week 2019.
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Fileless attacks surge as attackers look to boost ROI

Fri, 30th Aug 2019
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Fileless attacks have skyrocketed 265% this year compared to the first half of 2018, and there's no sign that they will slow down.
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AR 'Live View' navigation is coming to Google Maps

Thu, 29th Aug 2019
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Live View will allow those travelling on foot around cities to navigate streets a little easier with turn-by-turn navigation.
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Ransomware making a comeback, McAfee report finds

Thu, 29th Aug 2019
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McAfee Labs saw an average of 504 new threats per minute in Q1 and a resurgence of ransomware along with changes in campaign execution and code.
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VMware announces new features on Workspace ONE platform

Tue, 27th Aug 2019
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network infrastructure
VMware introduces enhanced security, multi-cloud VDI features, and concierge services for its Workspace ONE platform, aiming to boost productivity.
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ThousandEyes adds Alibaba Cloud to cloud monitoring capabilities

Mon, 19th Aug 2019
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This increased coverage builds on ThousandEyes' fleet of Cloud Agents that provide global monitoring vantage points from major cloud providers.
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New research highlights third party risks facing organisations

Fri, 16th Aug 2019
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cybersecurity
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digital risk
A new Gartner study reveals over 80% of organisations face third-party risks post-due diligence, emphasising the need for ongoing risk management.
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Check Point: Attackers executing commands remotely with latest malware

Wed, 14th Aug 2019
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Threat actors are quick to try and exploit new vulnerabilities when they emerge, before organisations have had the chance to patch them.
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Attackers upping the ante on evasion and anti-analysis - Fortinet

Mon, 12th Aug 2019
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network infrastructure
Cyber-adversaries are becoming more sophisticated in their obfuscation and anti-analysis practices to avoid detection.
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Intel launches first 10th Gen Intel Core processors

Mon, 5th Aug 2019
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network infrastructure
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The processors bring high-performance artificial intelligence (AI) to the PC at scale, feature new Intel Iris Plus graphics for entertainment.
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The fascinating way Microsoft is making a social impact

Thu, 1st Aug 2019
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Microsoft is upending how tech companies approach the not-for-profit, NGO and charity sector with a revolutionary new approach.
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Banking malware grows 50% while cryptominers decline – Check Point

Thu, 1st Aug 2019
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Check Point's mid-year report highlights a 50% rise in mobile banking malware attacks, yet cryptominers see a decline in activity in 2019.
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Equinix opens its 11th IBX data center in Tokyo

Thu, 25th Jul 2019
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Equinix has launched its 11th IBX data centre in Tokyo, TY11, with a USD $70 million initial phase, enhancing Japan's cloud and connectivity services.
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Schneider Electric's key considerations for deploying a hybrid data centre

Mon, 22nd Jul 2019
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datacentre infrastructure
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power / energy
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Schneider Electric highlights the shift to hybrid data centres, focusing on modularity, edge computing, and the resurgence of liquid cooling for efficiency.
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Why data is the key to Finance/HR collaboration

Fri, 19th Jul 2019
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Unified data systems enable close collaboration between Finance and HR, driving efficiency and profitability. Here's how companies can leverage this synergy.
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Check Point research discovers new variant of mobile malware

Thu, 18th Jul 2019
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A new mobile malware variant, Agent Smith, has infected 25 million devices worldwide by exploiting Android vulnerabilities, with 15 million affected in India.
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Schneider Electric expands data center cooling portfolio

Mon, 8th Jul 2019
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Schneider Electric has broadened its data centre cooling portfolio with the compact 30kW InRow DX, targeting modernised, high-density, adaptable cooling needs.