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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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Interview: Diving Into the malware abyss with LogRhythm's Erika Noerenberg

Mon, 23rd Apr 2018
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SecurityBrief talked with LogRhythm senior malware analyst Erika Noerenberg about vulnerability exploitation, malware, and the Internet of Things.
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Earth Day: Tech bigwigs share how they're taking care of the planet

Mon, 23rd Apr 2018
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it automation
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power / energy
Execs from Commvault, Six Degrees, Puppet, Cradlepoint, and Skillsoft open their doors to reveals what they're doing to minimise environmental damage.
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Singapore WhatsApp users urged to watch out for phishing scams

Fri, 20th Apr 2018
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Victims who give the scammers access to the verification codes would then be locked out of their own account and lose access.
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Data for good: Using data to help preserve our world

Thu, 19th Apr 2018
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If you are tracking the evolution of data, it is easy to see that we are fast approaching a time when data will be considered life-critical.
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Promapp's NZ-born BPM software a hit with US university

Wed, 18th Apr 2018
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Promapp's business process management software has been chosen by a United States university to support the institution's document processes.
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Expert panel: Overcoming barriers of multi-cloud & realising its benefits

Tue, 17th Apr 2018
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In this article, five IT experts offer advice to organisations about the reasons to adopt multi-cloud, and what to look for when choosing a solution.
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Compromised websites spreading Chtonic banking trojan

Thu, 12th Apr 2018
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cloud services
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websites
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malwarebytes
Affected websites that use outdated versions of WordPress, Joomla and Squarespace content management systems may be compromised.
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'URL file outbreak' used to distribute Quant Loader Trojan

Wed, 11th Apr 2018
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ransomware
Barracuda Networks is tracking a potentially dangerous 'URL file outbreak' that distribute the Quant Loader Trojan.
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IoT security: prioritise, practice, and predict

Wed, 11th Apr 2018
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Splunk ANZ area vice president Simon Eid gives advice on how to ensure that you and your clients IoT network is kept safe and secure.
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Hands-on Review: The Oppo R11s takes on other flagship phones

Tue, 10th Apr 2018
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Oppo's R11s impresses with flagship features at a mid-tier price below USD $800, challenging heavyweights like Samsung S9 and iPhone X.
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Plantronics brings management software to iOS and Android

Thu, 5th Apr 2018
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IT managers can now see, manage and gather insights from the entire line of Plantronics enterprise devices, from desktop to tablets and mobile phones.
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Necurs botnet erupts from dormancy to churn out 100,000 spam emails over Easter

Thu, 5th Apr 2018
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One of the world's largest spam botnets is back in action and this time it is spreading a Trojan downloader that can deliver nasty malware surprises.
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New Panda Banker campaign targets Japan's financial institutions

Wed, 4th Apr 2018
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breach prevention
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ibm
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fireeye
Popular banking malware Panda Banker, also known as PandaBot and Zeus Panda is reportedly targeting Japan's financial institutions for the first time.
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Attackers exploit macro-less Office documents to create havoc

Tue, 3rd Apr 2018
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network infrastructure
Cybercriminals use Microsoft Office documents to conduct 'macro-less' attacks that dodge organisations' defences and inject malware.
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Report finds legacy cybersecurity a cinch for modern cybercrime

Fri, 23rd Mar 2018
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Data collected in 2017 shows that attacks like ransomware and cryptojacking are easily bypassing legacy security solutions due to lax businesses.
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Three key features of Stulz's new micro data centers

Thu, 22nd Mar 2018
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edge computing
Stulz's micro data center features an Integrated Cooling System (ICS) for low to medium density applications which can be mounted internally or on the.
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Samsung reveals the world's first 3D cinema LED screen

Wed, 21st Mar 2018
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Samsung Electronics continues its efforts to make traditional, projection-based cinema technology a thing of the past.
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ASEAN-Australia codeathon brings innovation to the fight against cybercrime

Tue, 20th Mar 2018
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data analytics
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martech
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planning
The ASEAN-Australia Codeathon saw over 100 tech experts creatively counter cybercrime in just 32 hours, with Project Iceberg securing the top prize.
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Cryptomining malware affected 42% organisations worldwide in Feb

Tue, 20th Mar 2018
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cybersecurity
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cybercrime
This persistent threat not only continues to chip away at enterprise CPU power, but once inside a network can carry out other malicious acts.
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Does the chemistry of a lithium-ion battery dictate how safe it is?

Mon, 19th Mar 2018
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datacentre infrastructure
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cartech
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power / energy
The chemistry has a substantial impact on the various performance characteristics of a battery, not just on its safety.