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Samsung unveils 8TB SSD 9100 PRO for gaming & AI users in Australia
Gaming

Samsung unveils 8TB SSD 9100 PRO for gaming & AI users in Australia

Samsung launches 8TB SSD 9100 PRO models in Australia, delivering up to 14,800 MB/s speeds for gamers and AI users from AUD $1,549.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Tue, 30th Sep 2025
SOTI launches built-in VPN to bolster retail mobile security
Firewalls

SOTI launches built-in VPN to bolster retail mobile security

SOTI has integrated a built-in VPN into its MobiControl platform to enhance mobile data security for retailers amid rising concerns over cyber breaches.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Tue, 26th Aug 2025
ANZ firms face rising repeat ransomware attacks & executive threats
Malware

ANZ firms face rising repeat ransomware attacks & executive threats

Ransomware attacks in Australia and New Zealand have surged, with one in three incidents repeated and executives facing rising physical threats, warns new report.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Mon, 11th Aug 2025

Global Stories

Data encryption stories

Hands-on Review: Apple Watch Series 11 GPS + Cellular
Wearables

Hands-on Review: Apple Watch Series 11 GPS + Cellular

The Apple Watch Series 11 GPS + Cellular offers a slimmer, tougher design with 24-hour battery life and innovative health features like hypertension alerts and sleep scoring.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Thu, 9th Oct 2025
Block ransomware proliferation and easily restore files with AI in Google Drive
Storage

Block ransomware proliferation and easily restore files with AI in Google Drive

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.

By Kristina Behr and Luke Camery from Google Workspace • 5 min read • Wed, 1st Oct 2025
Genetec adds cloud-native audio to Security Centre SaaS platform
Encryption

Genetec adds cloud-native audio to Security Centre SaaS platform

Genetec has enhanced its Security Centre SaaS platform with cloud-native audio, enabling real-time intercom and SIP audio for streamlined security response.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Mon, 29th Sep 2025
Samsung appliances achieve IoT security certification from TÜV Nord
Data Protection

Samsung appliances achieve IoT security certification from TÜV Nord

Samsung's digital appliances, including AI Jet Bot Steam and Bespoke Refrigerators, earn TÜV Nord IoT security certification, reinforcing smart home data protection.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Wed, 17th Sep 2025
Education sector improves against ransomware but IT staff suffer
EduTech

Education sector improves against ransomware but IT staff suffer

Education institutions have improved ransomware defences and reduced costs, but IT staff face high anxiety and burnout amid growing AI-driven cyber threats.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Fri, 12th Sep 2025
Broadcom strengthens VMware Cloud with advanced compliance & security
Firewalls

Broadcom strengthens VMware Cloud with advanced compliance & security

Broadcom enhances VMware Cloud Foundation with advanced compliance and security features to aid regulated organisations in tackling AI and cross-border cyber risks.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Thu, 28th Aug 2025
Global ransomware attacks rise as healthcare faces surge in cyber threats
Firewalls

Global ransomware attacks rise as healthcare faces surge in cyber threats

Ransomware attacks surge to 20 daily incidents in 2025H1, with healthcare facing increased cyber threats and hackers targeting overlooked IoT devices worldwide.

By Melania Watson • 5 min read • Fri, 22nd Aug 2025
Certes launch quantum-safe technology to nullify stolen data
Data Protection

Certes launch quantum-safe technology to nullify stolen data

Certes launches quantum-safe technology that renders stolen data useless, protecting organisations against evolving cyber threats amid rising quantum computing risks.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Fri, 15th Aug 2025

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A third of UK firms unable to fully recover data from backups
Data Protection

A third of UK firms unable to fully recover data from backups

Nearly a third of UK firms cannot fully recover data from backups, raising concerns over the effectiveness of current data recovery strategies.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 23rd Sep 2025
Edelweiss AMC cuts costs & boosts agility with Snowflake AI Data Cloud
Storage

Edelweiss AMC cuts costs & boosts agility with Snowflake AI Data Cloud

Edelweiss AMC boosts agility and cuts data costs by 50% after upgrading to Snowflake AI Data Cloud, enabling faster reporting and personalised investor services.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Fri, 19th Sep 2025
HLF Digital app sees SGD $1 billion in transactions since launch
Digital Transformation

HLF Digital app sees SGD $1 billion in transactions since launch

Hong Leong Finance's HLF Digital app has topped SGD $1 billion in transactions since August, boosting fixed deposits and customer engagement.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Thu, 18th Sep 2025
REDIMadrid partners with Ciena to deliver quantum-secure network
Firewalls

REDIMadrid partners with Ciena to deliver quantum-secure network

REDIMadrid partners with Ciena to launch a quantum-secure network, enhancing research data protection using advanced encryption tech over existing fibre.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Wed, 17th Sep 2025
Cubbit & HERABIT launch secure cloud storage across Italy
Storage

Cubbit & HERABIT launch secure cloud storage across Italy

Cubbit and HERABIT have partnered to launch secure, geo-distributed cloud storage services for Italian businesses, enhancing data security and sovereignty locally.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Sat, 13th Sep 2025
KETS Quantum Security appoints Stuart Woods to scale quantum chips
Encryption

KETS Quantum Security appoints Stuart Woods to scale quantum chips

KETS Quantum Security appoints Stuart Woods as executive chair to scale its chip-sized quantum key distribution products, boosting quantum-safe communications.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 4 min read • Thu, 4th Sep 2025