Monthly Archives: August 2014

DDoS Attack Hits Australian ISP Cirrus Communications

Australian wireless broadband provider Cirrus Communications suffered a DDoS attack earlier this week which knocked out half of its network. The attack had been mostly mitigated by Wednesday afternoon local time, but details of the attack continue to be scarce. Continue reading

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Russian Bloggers and Media Must Register with Government as New Law Goes into Effect

Russian bloggers have started to receive notifications on Friday under a new law that requires popular bloggers to register with the government. According to a report by GigaOM, the notices are being sent out by Russian telecommunications regulator Roskomnadzor. Continue reading

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IBM Acquires Italian Identity and Access Management Provider CrossIdeas

IBM announced on Thursday that it has acquired CrossIdeas, a Rome-based provider of user access security software that works across on-premise and cloud environments. Terms of the deal were not disclosed. Continue reading

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Web.com Acquires UK Online Business Directory Scoot

DIY website builder Web.com announced on Thursday that it has acquired UK online business directory Scoot. The details of the transaction have not been disclosed. Continue reading

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