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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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Cryptomining malware affected 42% organisations worldwide in Feb

Tue, 20th Mar 2018
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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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New education platform empowers Kiwi teachers in the digital age

Mon, 19th Mar 2018
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The Digital Passport has been created by 12 Mind Lab educators to enable teachers to develop skills and understanding to deliver the new curriculum.
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Cure Kids the winners at Ingram's fourth Annual Golf Tournament

Mon, 19th Mar 2018
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For the fourth year in a row, Ingram Micro NZ hosted their Annual Charity Golf Tournament, raising $53,000 for the very deserving Cure Kids.
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US$250,000 up for grabs with Microsoft's bug bounty

Mon, 19th Mar 2018
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Microsoft has announced the Speculative Execution Side Channel Bounty Program that is offering up to USD$250,000 to people who reveal novel bugs.
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Bitcoin's not a fad, it's a waiting game

Fri, 16th Mar 2018
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The Bitcoin's wild price swings have polarised people into evangelists and detractors - but why does the technology matter?.
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Intel aims to battle cyber security risks at a silicon level

Fri, 16th Mar 2018
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In addressing the vulnerabilities reported by Google Project Zero, Intel and the technology industry have faced significant challenges.
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Lost or found someone's pet? PiP facial recognition will reunite our furry friends

Thu, 15th Mar 2018
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New Zealand rolls out PiP facial recognition technology to help reunite lost pets with their owners, revolutionising animal recovery services.
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New study details how easy it is for hackers to steal your data

Thu, 15th Mar 2018
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It's no secret that web browsers store a substantial amount of sensitive information about their users - hackers are taking advantage of this.
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These oversized headphones have no bass, but they do pinch your ears

Wed, 14th Mar 2018
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NIRVANA, an ear acupressure device, promises relief from stress and better sleep, but its fit and lack of bass may disappoint audiophiles.
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IoT attacks, ransomware, and steganography? Fortinet looks at the latest cybercrime trends

Mon, 12th Mar 2018
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Fortinet says that stenography as an attack vector hasn't had too much visibility in the last several years but it could be the start of a resurgence.
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Haier to launch all-scenario smart home solution

Mon, 12th Mar 2018
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Haier unveils an all-scenario smart home solution integrating living spaces and essential systems, customisable through its pioneering 4+7+N concept.
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FEATURE: Tech's female powerhouses tackle women shortage issue

Thu, 8th Mar 2018
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International Women's Day is here and what better time to tackle the elephant in the room that is the huge gender disparity in the technology sector.
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Blueliv makes plea for cybercrime intelligence sharing across industries

Thu, 8th Mar 2018
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With malware continually evolving, Blueliv says it's crucial that the 'good guys' begin to collaborate in the fight against cybercrime.
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REPORT: Ransomware decreasing in quantity but increasing in potency

Wed, 7th Mar 2018
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A new report from SonicWall has shed light on the current threat landscape with the company recording an astonishing 9.32b malware attacks in 2017.
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Email scams spotted this week: eBay, Xerox, Office 365, and Xero

Thu, 1st Mar 2018
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The email scams just keep coming – this time with a new variant of an eBay invoice scam that links directly to a file containing JavaScript malware.
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Researchers probe psychology behind phishing attacks

Wed, 28th Feb 2018
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What makes the difference between a successful phishing attack and an unsuccessful one?ask researchers from Carnegie Mellon University.
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Disaster recovery compliance focus of Veeam's latest offering

Wed, 28th Feb 2018
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The Veeam Availability Orchestration solution enables enterprises to create, document, test and execute DR plans, ensuring compliance.
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Intel ships industry's first 58G PAM4-capable FPGA for network infrastructure

Tue, 27th Feb 2018
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Intel announced that it has begun shipping its Intel Stratix 10 TX FPGAs, the industry's only field programmable gate array.
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Check Point releases January's 'most wanted' malware

Wed, 21st Feb 2018
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23% of organisations around the world were affected by Check Point's 'most wanted' malware in January, a 'lucrative' revenue stream for criminals.
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Ex-Cyclone Gita may have blown away your internet

Wed, 21st Feb 2018
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Ex-Cyclone Gita disrupts internet for about 1,000 Kiwi households, mostly due to power outages. Chorus works to restore services but access issues persist.