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Techday NZ
7 days ago
- Business
- Techday NZ
Paras Chadha to lead Microsoft & AI strategy for Logicalis ANZ
Logicalis has expanded the remit of Paras Chadha to lead its Microsoft and artificial intelligence (AI) business in Australia and New Zealand. Paras Chadha, previously responsible for Microsoft and AI operations across Asia Pacific, will now oversee the Australia and New Zealand region as part of a unified strategy for Microsoft and AI solutions in APAC. Based in Australia, Chadha's expanded role is intended to align regional initiatives with global objectives and accelerate the adoption of Microsoft technologies in the region. The appointment reflects Logicalis's strategy to strengthen its local and regional presence, with growth in AI integration, cybersecurity, cloud and business solutions forming key priorities. The company aims to drive secure innovation and customer-centric digital transformation by leveraging its existing suite of services and ongoing collaboration with Microsoft. These services include advanced analytics, AI-powered insights, data management and application platform modernisation using Microsoft technologies. Collaborative focus Logicalis regards its collaboration with Microsoft as central to its APAC strategy. The company is active in the development and deployment of Microsoft solutions designed to modernise data and application platforms, targeting increased efficiency and agility for its client base. Key focus areas include using Microsoft's emerging solutions, such as Fabric and Copilot, to help customers extract value from data, enhance decision-making, and securely scale AI across hybrid environments. Lisa Fortey, General Manager of Logicalis Australia, highlighted the increasing demand for AI and automation capabilities across multiple sectors. She said, "Paras's appointment comes at a time when demand for AI integration and intelligent automation is surging across industries. Organisations are increasingly seeking expert partners who can guide secure deployment, mitigate risk, and align AI investments to business outcomes. Paras's experience in scaling Microsoft-led transformation across complex markets equips Logicalis to meet this growing demand with deep technical insight and strategic foresight." Local insights and unified strategy Chadha's presence in Australia is expected to enhance Logicalis's understanding of regional market dynamics, enabling the company to better address local priorities in sectors including healthcare and local government while applying this knowledge to wider APAC and global strategies. His expanded role supports the aim to create a more unified approach, integrating the Australia and New Zealand region into broader APAC operations for customers and partners. Paras Chadha commented, "I'm energised by the opportunity to lead the Microsoft and AI business for Logicalis across ANZ and APAC. Logicalis is entering a period of exciting growth as we scale our capabilities, offerings, and comprehensive services for Microsoft and AI. There is enormous potential to help businesses in the region adopt and transform into AI-driven organisations with a secure, scalable foundation. Being based in Australia will allow me to leverage my deep understanding of local customer priorities, from healthcare to local councils, and apply these ANZ insights to both APAC and global strategy. "I'm looking forward to further incorporating the ANZ region into the broader APAC strategy to create a more unified and connected approach for our customers and partners like Microsoft. This move strengthens Logicalis's ability to deliver consistent, high-impact outcomes across borders while reinforcing its leadership in security, which remains a core pillar of every engagement. Bringing these functions together under a single regional strategy will be the key for Logicalis to co-drive innovation, security, and business outcomes through mission critical transformations for our customers." Regional investment The move to expand Chadha's remit follows Logicalis's ongoing investment in customer-focused digital transformation across the Asia Pacific region. Logicalis's range of services is designed to help clients use technology to unlock value from their data and drive operational improvements across various industries. Logicalis operates across 30 countries, serving over 10,000 clients, and reports annualised revenue of USD $1.63 billion from its global operations. The company's continued focus is on providing digital managed services, improving the reliability, user experience, and security of clients' digital ecosystems, and enabling strategic decision-making for sustainable business outcomes.
TECHx
26-05-2025
- TECHx
Cloudflare Helps Disrupt Lumma Stealer Malware Network
Home » Emerging technologies » Cyber Security » Cloudflare Helps Disrupt Lumma Stealer Malware Network Cloudflare has announced its participation in a coordinated effort to disrupt the Lumma Stealer malware operation. The company's Cloudforce One and Trust and Safety teams worked alongside Microsoft and other partners to target Lumma Stealer, also known as LummaC2. This malware is part of a growing category of information-stealing tools posing serious risks to individuals and organizations. Lumma Stealer exfiltrates credentials, cryptocurrency wallets, cookies, and other sensitive data from infected systems. The stolen data often fuels downstream criminal activities, including financial fraud, identity theft, and ransomware attacks. Reportedly, the malware abused multiple infrastructure providers, including Cloudflare. In response, Cloudflare identified the abuse and joined a Microsoft-led takedown operation. This disruption involved several private partners, including those impacted and those offering intelligence support. It also included cooperation from the U.S. Department of Justice, Europol's European Cybercrime Center (EC3), and Japan's Cybercrime Control Center (JC3). According to Cloudflare, the operation denied Lumma Stealer operators access to: Their command-and-control panel and stolen data marketplace The infrastructure used to collect and manage data This action has increased operational and financial pressure on Lumma operators and their customers, forcing them to rebuild their malware services elsewhere. Lumma Stealer is a Malware-as-a-Service platform. It allows cybercriminals to rent an admin panel, retrieve stolen data, and generate custom malware builds for global distribution. The malware spreads mainly through social engineering. Victims are lured into downloading and executing the payload via fake messages or ads. To mitigate Lumma Stealer threats, experts recommend a layered defense. The malware evolves quickly and often uses malvertising, phishing, and compromised software. Cloudflare revealed several key security recommendations for enterprises and users: Block users from downloading executables and scripts from untrusted sources Use reputable endpoint detection tools and apply application allow listing Disable or restrict PowerShell and unsigned macros Additionally, users should avoid saving passwords in browsers, clear autofill data, and disable autofill for sensitive information. Regular software updates and DNS filtering are also critical. Enterprises should monitor for unusual connections, rare domain access, and suspicious script activity. Email and web filtering tools can also block malicious links and drive-by downloads. Finally, user training is vital. Educating users about scareware, fake installers, and PowerShell misuse can help prevent infections and strengthen defenses against Lumma Stealer.
