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• EXCLUSIVE: Upcroft joins Webroot as new APAC MD

  Security vendor, Webroot, has crowned Robbie Upcroft as its new managing director in Asia Pacific.

• New ransomware CoinVault allows users to decrypt one file for free

  Cybercriminals behind a new ransomware program called CoinVault are trying out a new psychological tactic to convince users to pay up -- freebies.

• Webroot launches new channel program

  Webroot has unveiled a new channel program with improved market-specific tools and resources.

• Stealthy ransomware 'Critroni' uses Tor, could replace Cryptolocker

  Cybercriminals are spreading a new file-encrypting ransomware program that's more powerful and resilient than Cryptolocker, a threat recently shut down by the U.S. Department of Justice.

• BYOD has evolved to Bring-Your-Own-Other-Device: Webroot

  BYOD is now more than just BYOD, according to Webroot, according to worldwide consumer and SMB sales VP, David Bennett, who said the mobile environment has evolved to being about Bring-Your-Own-Other-Device (BYOOD).

• Exclusive: BlueChip Infotech merges with TrackITOnline

  Australian hardware distributor, Bluechip Infotech, has merged with infrastructure distributor, TrackITOnline, in a bid to break into the enterprise Cloud market.

• Targeted malware replacing attacks of opportunity: Webroot

  Webroot estimates 80 per cent of malware on the Internet are attacks of opportunity.

• Webroot grows in A/NZ with the help of channel

  Webroot’s growth in A/NZ is thanks to a rapidly expanding channel and partner network, according to Asia Pacific region managing director, Crispin Kerr.

• Soft Solutions secures unique Webroot reseller deal

  Soft Solutions has become the only master reseller internationally for security software-as-a-service company Webroot.