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Bitdefender partners Digimune to sell consumer security
Malware

Bitdefender partners Digimune to sell consumer security

Australian households gain local access to Bitdefender's antivirus, VPN and identity tools as scams, ransomware and mobile malware persist.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Last month
MSHTA abuse helps malware hide in Windows processes
Phishing

MSHTA abuse helps malware hide in Windows processes

A default Windows utility is giving attackers a way to run malicious scripts through trusted processes and dodge security tools.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 20th May 2026

Global Stories

Antivirus (AV) stories

Europe UC&C splits as video bars surge, headsets fall
Partner Programmes

Europe UC&C splits as video bars surge, headsets fall

Rising investment in video tools is offsetting weaker demand for headsets and phones, leaving Europe's UC&C market increasingly fragmented.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last month
Synology adds private AI & backup tools in DSM update
Malware

Synology adds private AI & backup tools in DSM update

Businesses will soon get on-site AI workflows and broader backup coverage as Synology's latest software updates target compliance and ransomware risk.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Thu, 4th Jun 2026
Avast One adds free tier with modular paid protections
Data Protection

Avast One adds free tier with modular paid protections

Users can now start with a free Avast One plan and add paid protections later, as Gen shifts to a modular security model.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Wed, 20th May 2026
Everywhen issues six checks to spot unsafe websites
Malware

Everywhen issues six checks to spot unsafe websites

Businesses and shoppers are being urged to spot fake sites before clicking, as phishing pages and scam shops fuel rising fraud losses.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Thu, 23rd Apr 2026
Building security outcomes for small businesses: Why breaches persist despite available tools
Malware

Building security outcomes for small businesses: Why breaches persist despite available tools

Breach risk stays high for smaller firms because stolen credentials and weakly joined controls let attackers slip past existing tools.

By Debasish Mukherjee • 7 min read • Thu, 16th Apr 2026
Splashtop launches unified IT platform for endpoints
Endpoint Protection

Splashtop launches unified IT platform for endpoints

Small IT teams get a single console for patching, remote support and security alerts as endpoint management and response are merged globally.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Thu, 16th Apr 2026
Splashtop launches unified IT platform for endpoints
Endpoint Protection

Splashtop launches unified IT platform for endpoints

It aims to cut the need for multiple IT tools by combining patching, security alerts and remote support in one dashboard for distributed fleets.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 15th Apr 2026
Gigabyte bundles Surfshark One with AI laptops in ANZ
Software-as-a-Service

Gigabyte bundles Surfshark One with AI laptops in ANZ

Buyers in Australia and New Zealand will get a year of Surfshark One on selected Gigabyte notebooks, adding security value worth more than AUD $170.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 14th Apr 2026
Booking.com warns some customers of possible data exposure
Data Protection

Booking.com warns some customers of possible data exposure

Travel customers could face phishing scams after Booking.com found suspicious activity may have exposed names, contact details and reservation data.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Tue, 14th Apr 2026
OPSWAT founder urges prevention-first cyber defence
Malware

OPSWAT founder urges prevention-first cyber defence

OPSWAT founder Benny Czarny urges a prevention-first cyber defence in his new book, arguing detection-led tools can no longer keep pace.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Fri, 20th Mar 2026
Is the USB making a comeback?
Storage

Is the USB making a comeback?

Once dubbed obsolete, USB drives are booming again, with the market set to hit USD $13.1 billion by 2030 despite mounting security fears.

By Jon Fielding • 4 min read • Thu, 12th Mar 2026

Stories from Other Regions

Antivirus (AV) stories

ChatGPT search links New Zealanders to unsafe sites
Malware

ChatGPT search links New Zealanders to unsafe sites

New Zealand users risk fake login pages and scam sites after ChatGPT search results were found pointing to unsafe links and downloads.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Last week
Phantom Deal: Inside an Imposter Scam Targeting an Avast Employee
Virtual Private Networks

Phantom Deal: Inside an Imposter Scam Targeting an Avast Employee

The fake acquisition pitch pushed an Avast employee towards a EUR €626,735.45 wire, exposing a broader impersonation scam across several industries.

By Luis Corrons • 8 min read • This month
Jerry Harvey Audio names GerrAudio Canada distributor
Antivirus

Jerry Harvey Audio names GerrAudio Canada distributor

Canadian customers will now get local sales support and service for JH Audio in-ear monitors, after GerrAudio became the brand's first distributor there.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Wed, 1st Jul 2026
Data privacy myths leave smaller firms exposed to attack
Firewalls

Data privacy myths leave smaller firms exposed to attack

Myths over the value of business data are leaving smaller firms dangerously exposed, IDS-INDATA warns ahead of Data Privacy Day.

By Shannon Williams • 5 min read • Fri, 9th Jan 2026