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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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New version of SambaCry spotted in the wild: Linux users urged to update OS

Fri, 21st Jul 2017
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Linux users face fresh cyber threat as new SambaCry variant emerges; experts urge immediate system updates to thwart attacks.
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AI may have your health and finances on record before the year is out

Thu, 20th Jul 2017
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iot
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ai
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healthtech
Here's how artificial intelligence and deep learning are moving from buzzwords to revenue-generating endeavours...
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To pay or not to pay; protecting your business against the rising threat of ransomware

Tue, 18th Jul 2017
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f you think you'd elect to pay, there's no better time than now to improve your security practices as you will become a target for further attacks.
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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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animal welfare
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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malware
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
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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digital entertainment
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ps4
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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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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How advanced analytics and predictive simulation help data centers enhance performance

Mon, 3rd Jul 2017
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One benefit of incorporating both on-premise DCIM and IMaaS is the possibility of performing predictive maintenance.
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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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Petya ransomworm's rapid spread: What the experts know right now

Wed, 28th Jun 2017
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network infrastructure
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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storage
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multi-cloud
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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malware
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network infrastructure
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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email security
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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network infrastructure
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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firewalls
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network infrastructure
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network security
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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New data center cooling tech - crucial to achieving carbon reduction goals

Fri, 2nd Jun 2017
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datacentre infrastructure
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hyperscale
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dc
Countries around the globe are taking definitive steps to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and, consequently, their carbon footprint.
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Why this new Gartner data center modernization report caught me by surprise

Thu, 25th May 2017
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datacentre infrastructure
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Until now, I had always pictured colocation as a large warehouse for IT equipment and not a platform that would support smaller scale implementations.
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Data center modernization: A plan for how much to outsource

Wed, 24th May 2017
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datacentre infrastructure
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hyperscale
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The spectrum for how to modernize an existing data center is quite wide, and the cost/benefit scenarios differ.