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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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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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Qld RSPCA embraces video conferencing to save animals' lives

Mon, 10th Jul 2017
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The RSPCA in Queensland has used video conferencing technology by Avaya to increase the number of animals it cares for to over 51,000 each year.
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Palo Alto Networks on the three types of malware analysis & why they can work together

Mon, 10th Jul 2017
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Static malware analysis, machine learning malware analysis and dynamic learning malware analysis: Do you know the difference between them?.
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Review: Crash Bandicoot N. Sane Trilogy is a rush of nostalgia

Sat, 8th Jul 2017
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After a multi-year hiatus, Crash Bandicoot returns with the remake called Crash Bandicoot N. Sane Trilogy. This collection remakes the PSOne trilogy.
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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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Bulletproof flags wider than expected loss of $2 million

Fri, 7th Jul 2017
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Bulletproof has warned that it now expects a larger loss than originally anticipated at $2 million despite an improved revenue.
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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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Smart homes: The house that knows what you need better than you do

Mon, 3rd Jul 2017
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This study surveyed over 4,000 consumers who make use of smart home devices, here are the astounding results...
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Feeling blue? Let this AI brighten your day with a hilarious inspirational quote

Fri, 30th Jun 2017
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In need of a giggle or wise words? Meet InspiroBot, the AI crafting rib-tickling quotes to lift your spirits and spark joy.
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Petya ransomworm's rapid spread: What the experts know right now

Wed, 28th Jun 2017
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The Petya ransomware uses the EternalBlue exploit to not only infect files, but an entire system's drive. We get the latest from the experts.
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Pure Storage looks to AI for new era of data storage automation

Wed, 21st Jun 2017
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Pure Storage has infused artificial intelligence into its portfolio with the launch of a new engine called Pure1 META.
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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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Fortinet: Cybercrime ditches regional targets & goes for global 'element of surprise'

Tue, 13th Jun 2017
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According to Fortinet's Global Threat Landscape Report, attackers are always looking for 'the element of surprise'.
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APAC Sophos' Nicki Dewhurst included in prestigious 'Women of the Channel' list

Fri, 9th Jun 2017
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The gender divide in IT and affiliated industries is a topic of increasing concern, but companies like Sophos are breaking the mould.
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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.