Tag: Cybersecurity
A publicly accessible database containing approximately 9,042,977 facial images has been discovered by a cybersecurity researcher, raising concerns about how biometric data collected by reverse image search services is …
One in three organisations across Australia and New Zealand that experienced a ransomware attack paid the ransom demand, yet more than a third of those that paid found it …
Two phishing campaigns are targeting hotels and short-stay accommodation providers during peak travel season, using lures designed to be indistinguishable from everyday reservations traffic. Cybersecurity firm, Bitdefender, has documented …
Scam losses in Australia remain above $2 billion annually, and despite a range of government-led measures introduced in recent years, scams continue to take a toll on individuals across …
Certificate authority, GMO GlobalSign, has expanded availability of its TLS Connect certificate lifecycle management tool to businesses in the Asia-Pacific and Middle Eastern markets, targeting small and medium enterprises …
Nearly two-thirds of newly exploited vulnerabilities during the second quarter of 2026 could be exploited remotely without authentication or any user interaction, according to Rapid7’s latest Quarterly Threat Landscape …
Security researchers at Barracuda have identified a series of phishing campaigns that use real Microsoft login pages, weaponised PDF attachments and a rare “split-click” technique to steal session tokens …
A cybersecurity professional who was granted one of Australia’s most selective permanent visas has founded a Sydney-based company aimed at tackling the growing volume of low-quality and AI-generated vulnerability …
The Acronis Threat Research Unit (TRU) has identified three previously undocumented malware families being used in an active cyber espionage campaign targeting telecommunications providers, government agencies, defence organisations and …
Executive security leaders are significantly more concerned than their frontline teams about how AI vendors handle sensitive data, according to new research from Rapid7 and Omdia that suggests the …
Cybersecurity vendor, Darktrace, has completed an assessment under the Information Security Registered Assessors Program (IRAP) against the Australian Government Information Security Manual’s PROTECTED-level controls for its Darktrace / NETWORK …
Cybersecurity and cloud infrastructure vendor, Sangfor Technologies, has published a whitepaper aimed at organisations navigating VMware modernisation decisions, arguing that simply replacing one hypervisor with another fails to address …
Nearly half of Australia’s transport and logistics professionals are weighing up their future in the sector, according to new research that exposes the growing human cost of workforce shortages, …
In a recent interview with Channel News Asia, Singapore’s founding Cyber Security Agency Chief, David Koh, made an argument that every security leader in this region should take seriously: …
Gerry Sillars, who runs Asia Pacific for Semperis, discusses the company’s focus on cyber resilience through identity protection and recovery. Semperis specialises in safeguarding hybrid identity infrastructure – primarily …
Microsoft has opened its Agent 365 platform to third-party cybersecurity vendors, selecting Darktrace, Cyera and Zenity as the first partners to contribute risk signals into a unified control plane …
Palo Alto Networks has released a major update to its network security platform, introducing tools designed to counter the growing use of AI by attackers and address gaps in …
What you need to know about this growing attack vector. Key Takeaways • Attackers are increasingly using trusted calendar invites and .ics files to bypass traditional email-focused phishing defences. …
Cybersecurity platform provider, Coro, has partnered with cloud data protection vendor, Keepit, to bring backup and recovery capabilities directly into the Coro workspace cybersecurity platform. The partnership is designed …
Attackers are increasingly operating through trusted identities, platforms and infrastructure rather than attempting to break through traditional security controls, according to Darktrace’s mid-year threat update for 2026. The report, …
The introduction of an optional username feature on WhatsApp is a genuinely welcome advancement. For hundreds of millions of users across the ASEAN region who rely on WhatsApp, not …
Software supply chain security vendor, RapidFort, has been recognised as a Top InfoSec Innovator for 2026 and named a finalist in the Software Supply Chain Security category by Cyber …
The Logokit phishing-as-a-service platform has evolved over the past year from a standard phishing kit into a real-time deception tool that generates customised phishing pages tailored to each individual …
Kaspersky has outlined the cyber threat trends shaping the first half of 2026 across the Middle East, Turkiye and Africa region, warning that threat actors are embedding artificial intelligence …
Monash University has partnered with CyberCX, part of Accenture, to co-design and co-deliver a new three-year Bachelor of CyberAI (Industry Co-Lab) degree aimed at building graduates with combined AI …
Generative AI is no longer an experimental tool for nation-state hackers. It has become a core component of how they discover vulnerabilities, build malware and move through compromised networks. …
Standard office monitors are not designed for construction sites, mines, manufacturing floors, field vehicles, or outdoor control stations. Dust, moisture, vibration, temperature swings, and direct sunlight can reduce visibility …
Zyxel Networks has outlined an expanded framework for product security governance, targeting the small and medium-sized business and managed service provider markets as regulatory requirements tighten and AI-driven cyber …
A cybersecurity researcher has uncovered a collection of unsecured databases containing more than 666,000 records apparently linked to the Tribeca Film Festival, exposing contact details and personal information potentially …
Global managed hosting provider Hyve Managed Hosting has entered the Australian market, establishing data centre locations in Sydney and Melbourne and setting up a local office as demand grows …
Australian enterprises are investing heavily in cybersecurity. From AI-powered threat detection and advanced security operations centres to sophisticated identity and access controls, organisations are dedicating significant resources to protecting …
Two thirds of Australian organisations affected by ransomware report that AI has made these attacks more effective, primarily by automating convincing impersonation and credential theft campaigns, according to new …
Cybersecurity vendor Barracuda Networks has updated its Partner Success Program with new demand generation capabilities, an expanded training and certification initiative and changes to its partner portal designed to …
Yubico has released YubiKey 5.8, a firmware update that expands the role of its hardware security key from phishing-resistant authentication into verifiable, hardware-backed authorisation for digital signatures, identity wallets …
Chainguard has expanded its Athena coalition, an industry group focused on coordinated defence of open source software, adding new members including Akamai, Black Duck, Cycode, JFrog, Morgan Stanley, Qualys, …
A new study from fraud decisioning provider Accertify and intelligence firm Liminal has put numbers behind the case for fraud-cyber convergence, finding that organisations which adopt a specific set …
Intel and Fortinet have entered a strategic collaboration to develop Fortinet’s Security Processor 6 (SP6), combining Fortinet’s custom security chip design expertise with Intel’s semiconductor manufacturing capabilities. The partnership …
Macquarie Government has launched a Microsoft Azure cloud, security and AI services practice built for Australian federal and state government agencies. The practice extends Macquarie Government’s existing cybersecurity work …
A study by Forrester Consulting has found that Australian organisations are struggling to keep pace with cybersecurity threats as internal complexity and AI-driven attacks strain their ability to respond. …
CyberCert has launched a five-city summit series offering free attendance and sponsored certification credits to small and medium businesses that supply Australian federal, state and local government. The 2026 …
Four in five ransomware attacks now begin with a compromised identity rather than an exploited software vulnerability, according to the seventh annual State of Ransomware report from cybersecurity firm …
Keeper Security has unveiled Keeper Privileged Cloud, a capability within its KeeperPAM platform designed to deliver just-in-time (JIT) access and zero standing privilege across cloud identity providers. The capability …
The conventional view of technology adoption has long been that large enterprises lead the way, with smaller businesses following once solutions become proven and affordable. Artificial intelligence is challenging …
Bitdefender Labs has documented three new attack techniques that abuse a legitimate Windows file-system virtualisation feature to evade endpoint detection and response (EDR) tools, bypass built-in Windows security controls …
GitLab has released version 19.2 of its DevSecOps platform, introducing a suite of agentic automation features designed to address a growing problem in software development: as AI generates more …
Australian healthcare provider Partnered Health has confirmed that a malicious actor accessed its systems and stole personal information, including health records, from clinics across its national network. The company …
For many small and medium size businesses (SMBs), cybersecurity still sits in the background, something dealt with only after a breach, outage or suspicious email. But that reactive mindset …
Australian cybersecurity firm Insicon Cyber has added F5’s AI Guardrails and AI Red Team capabilities to its AI Security and Governance practice, combining governance advisory with runtime protection and …
AI has moved rapidly from experimentation to operational reality. Boards, executive teams and technology leaders are under pressure to identify where AI can improve productivity, reduce costs and create …
One in three Australian small businesses believes it is too small to be targeted by cyber criminals, according to new research from .au Domain Administration (auDA), exposing a dangerous …
A compromised AI gateway connected to Amazon Web Services cloud infrastructure has underscored the emerging security risks organisations face as they deploy generative AI into production environments. Cybersecurity firm …
Keeper Security has reached US$225 million in annual recurring revenue, with the identity security company’s ARR growing more than three times since 2021. The company, which provides a zero-trust …
IBM and Red Hat have commercially launched Lightwell, a platform that delivers automated vulnerability remediation through two offerings: Lightwell Network and Lightwell Clearinghouse Premier. Lightwell Network gives enterprises access …
Commvault has unveiled Minutes to Recovery, a scenario-driven cyber resilience simulation that gives security and IT teams the chance to create and experience a realistic frontier AI cyberattack before …
Yubico has released YubiKey Passkey Enabler, a dedicated Android Credential Provider app designed to simplify passkey registration and authentication using YubiKeys on Android devices. The release coincides with a …
One in five Australians have been scammed or know someone close to them who has been scammed while making a major purchase or investment, according to new research from …
Sydney-based cybersecurity consultancy Cyber in Space has struck an exclusive partnership with post-quantum cryptography firm ExeQuantum to deliver quantum-readiness and cyber resilience services to the aerospace and space sectors. …
Forty per cent of Australian office professionals have entered customer data into public AI tools such as ChatGPT, Claude or Gemini, while 28 per cent have input financial information …
Australian distributor Leader has signed a distribution agreement with usecure, a provider of human risk management and security awareness solutions designed for managed service providers and resellers. The partnership …
Technology distributor Westcon-Comstor has expanded its agreement with Ericsson Enterprise Wireless Solutions across Asia-Pacific, adding Ericsson Private 5G to the portfolio it already sells in the region. The distributor, …
Lenovo has expanded its global Security Services portfolio with new managed security offerings and a hardware-level tracking capability called ThinkShield TraceLock, as the company’s own research reveals that the …
Check Point Software Technologies has released its 2026 Exposure Gap Report, drawing on data from real customer environments across four industries to reveal that the proportion of critical vulnerability …
Singapore’s proposed Digital Infrastructure Bill would designate data centres and cloud providers as critical national infrastructure, placing them in the same regulatory category as power grids, water systems and …
Australia’s technology sector is growing faster than its talent pool. Demand for skilled software engineers, data specialists, cybersecurity professionals and IT infrastructure experts continues to outpace local supply and …
Nearly half of organisations still lack full visibility into the AI tools their employees are using, more than half of breached companies were told to stay quiet about it …
As the world tunes into the FIFA World Cup, cybercriminals are watching too. Major sporting events of this scale create a unique security challenge, with stadium operations, ticketing platforms, …
Half of all organisations in Australia and New Zealand are deploying AI agents with little to no formal governance, while 85 per cent of employees say deepfake content has …
Cybersecurity company Darktrace has been selected to join OpenAI’s Daybreak Cyber Partner Program, a collaboration aimed at integrating OpenAI’s AI models into Darktrace’s security products and services to help …
Global cybersecurity firm Kaspersky has signed a distribution agreement with Australian telecommunications provider LIVA Telecom to integrate its cybersecurity products into eligible residential and business connectivity plans across Australia. …
Bitdefender has released RealCheck, a standalone mobile application for iOS and Android that analyses video content for signs of AI manipulation and assesses whether the content carries malicious intent …
Commvault has signed a multi-year strategic partnership with Microsoft that will see its AI and cyber resilience platform integrated and delivered as a native ISV service on Microsoft Azure. …
A research paper produced by RMIT University’s Centre for Cyber Security Research and Innovation has examined Ukraine’s cyber defence strategy during its conflict with Russia, drawing lessons the authors …
For the security teams protecting small and mid-sized businesses, some of the hardest threats to stop are not the ones that look dangerous. They are the ones that look …
Barracuda Research has published its latest SOC Threat Radar findings, revealing a 55 per cent increase in password spraying activity originating from Iran and targeting Fortigate VPNs during May …
Keeper Security has launched the Keeper Teams App, an integration that embeds privileged access request and approval workflows directly into Microsoft Teams. The integration is designed to address a …
F5 has introduced the F5 AI Security Platform, designed to give CISOs continuous visibility, governance and protection across enterprise AI applications, models, agents and the APIs connecting them. Alongside …
Keeper Security has integrated its privileged access management (PAM) platform with Wiz, the cloud and AI security platform now part of Google Cloud, creating a workflow that connects cloud …
Stolen healthcare data is driving a growing underground cybercrime economy, with patient records becoming valuable criminal assets that persist for years and fuel identity theft, extortion and credential abuse …
Eman Blair, a former Senior Intelligence Service Officer at the Central Intelligence Agency, has joined the Federal Advisory Board of post-quantum cryptography firm QuSecure as US federal agencies ramp …
Civil society organisations including journalists, human rights groups and nonprofits are being targeted by cyberattacks at rates that exceed those experienced by other internet users, according to a new …
The ransomware landscape continues to evolve at a rapid pace, with new threat groups emerging to fill the vacuum left by disrupted cybercriminal operations. According to new research from …
Databricks has used its annual Data + AI Summit in San Francisco to announce a series of product launches and an acquisition spanning AI agents, real-time analytics, data architecture, …
Australia has emerged as the second most targeted country behind the United States in attacks carried out by INC ransomware, a group that has grown into one of the …
For years, cybersecurity advice for small businesses has centred on awareness. Know the risks. Watch for suspicious emails. Update your passwords. Turn on multi-factor authentication. That advice still matters, …
As Australian businesses enter another new financial year, they need to evaluate their security approaches to strengthen their defence against today’s complex array of cyber threats. As recently alerted …
Australian organisations are using advanced artificial intelligence (AI) models to strengthen cybersecurity, which reflects a broader shift taking place across the cybersecurity industry. As organisations increasingly adopt AI to …
For years, the conversation around cybersecurity resourcing has centred on the same diagnosis: organisations don’t have enough skilled people, nor enough time, budget or training resources to close the …
Downtime has evolved from an IT headache into a full-scale business crisis. In Australia, organisations are increasingly operating in environments shaped by rising cyber threats, growing reliance on third-party …
Keeper Security has released a new capability within its KeeperPAM platform that automatically distributes rotated credentials and secrets to cloud environments, targeting what the company describes as “credential drift” …
Social media has overtaken email as the primary delivery channel for scams, young people are now twice as likely to be targeted as older generations, and one in seven …
Cybersecurity firm Acronis is warning that the 2026 FIFA World Cup will be a major target for cybercriminals, with AI-generated phishing sites, fake ticketing scams and rogue Wi-Fi networks …
Anthropic has released Claude Fable 5, shipping what it describes as one model as two products – split not by capability but by a layer of safety classifiers. The …
More than four in five professional sports organisations worldwide have experienced at least one cyber incident in the past 12 months, according to new research from cybersecurity firm Darktrace, …
Keeper Security has published a case study detailing how DrillDocs, a technology startup building computer vision software for the offshore oil and gas industry, deployed the KeeperPAM platform to …
Australia’s digital economy is under threat, even as the country continues to embrace technology innovation. A sophisticated new wave of human-led cyberattacks is exposing the vulnerabilities in its security …
An Iranian-linked cyber espionage group has been deploying new malware and evasion techniques against organisations in the United States, Israel and the United Arab Emirates, using fake job recruitment …
Australian government agencies and critical infrastructure organisations are struggling to deliver on transformation ambitions while maintaining operational control, with new research highlighting a growing disconnect between what leaders want …
Enterprises have updated their security strategies for the AI era but lack the infrastructure to back them up, according to new research from Check Point Software Technologies that reveals …
Ferrari has deployed Bitdefender’s GravityZone cybersecurity platform across its infrastructure, extending what began as a Formula 1 brand partnership into a full security integration spanning the company’s engineering, manufacturing, …
Vulnerability exploitation has surpassed social engineering as the leading way attackers gain initial access to systems, according to Rapid7’s Q1 2026 Threat Landscape Report. Exploitation accounted for 38 per …
Bitdefender researchers have detailed how cybercriminals are exploiting Microsoft’s legacy MSHTA utility to deliver malware attacks that bypass traditional security tools and blend into normal Windows activity. MSHTA, which …
Keeper Security has launched a new integration that brings its privileged access management capabilities directly into the ServiceNow platform, allowing enterprise security teams to handle vault operations without leaving …
World Password Day has a ritual quality to it. Another year, another round of reminders about password hygiene. And yet credential-based attacks remain one of the most reliably successful …
OpenText has rolled out a set of cybersecurity capabilities aimed at helping Australian enterprises operationalise AI while maintaining governance, privacy and compliance across their operations. The company, which now …
An Australian cybersecurity vendor is pitching a different approach to the growing problem of employees pasting sensitive corporate data into AI tools – one that draws on the logic …
Privileged accounts remain the number one target in modern cyberattacks. As organisations expand across cloud, hybrid and AI-driven environments, unmanaged privileged access creates critical security gaps that attackers actively …
Data security vendor Concentric AI has built an integration with Anthropic’s Compliance API for its Claude platform, giving organisations the ability to audit prompts, responses and policy violations across …
Bitdefender has published research documenting a cyber-espionage campaign by the China-aligned threat group FamousSparrow against an oil and gas company in Azerbaijan, marking the first known instance of the …
Australian organisations are granting AI agents access to critical identity systems faster than they are implementing the security guardrails needed to protect them, according to a new global study …
A self-replicating worm is actively compromising Node.js packages across the NPM registry, hijacking tokens from CI/CD pipelines and using them to spread to further packages in what security researchers …
Palo Alto Networks has launched a new identity security platform called Idira, positioning identity as the third pillar of its platform strategy alongside network and cloud. The move comes …
Cisco has released an open-source specification designed to help security teams build structured, AI-driven systems for evaluating software vulnerabilities, moving beyond ad hoc use of large language models towards …
Infosys has opened a dedicated Global Security Operations Center (GSOC) in North Sydney, marking the IT services giant’s first facility of its kind in Australia as it moves to …
The Australian Prudential Regulation Authority’s (APRA) warning to regulated entities is timely, but the findings it describes will not surprise those who have been watching the security posture of …
Barracuda Networks has published new modelling that projects how AI-driven vulnerability discovery will reshape the cybersecurity landscape, warning that attackers are likely to find the majority of software flaws …
AI is already operating inside production environments – correlating signals, reducing noise and identifying issues before engineers even see an alert. Yet in most organisations, it still stops short …
Threat group ShinyHunters has claimed responsibility for a breach of edtech company Instructure, the maker of the widely used Canvas learning management system (LMS), allegedly compromising data belonging to …
ASX-listed networking platform Megaport has launched a DDoS protection capability that filters malicious traffic directly within its own network, rather than routing it through external scrubbing centres or third-party …
Ledger has begun rolling out perpetual trading within Ledger Wallet, bringing hardware-level security to leveraged crypto trading for what the company describes as the first time. The feature, provided …
One in three Australian businesses suffered a confirmed cyberattack in the past year, while more than half of ANZ organisations with fewer than 250 employees operate without a dedicated …
Netskope has unveiled AgentSkope, an architectural foundation built into its Netskope One Platform that allows organisations to deploy AI agents capable of running end-to-end security and networking workflows autonomously. …
Over the last few years, AI has reshaped the compliance software space. We’ve moved well past the days of basic API integrations and automated screenshot collection. Today, AI agents …
Fortinet has added two new appliances to its FortiGate G series firewall portfolio, targeting organisations that need to protect AI-driven workloads across data centres and distributed enterprise networks. The …
Tanium has launched Tanium Atlas, an autonomous operating system designed to give individual IT and security operators the ability to manage tasks that would traditionally require a full team. …
Ransomware has already made its mark on Australia in 2026. In just three months, ransomware threats have ripped through organisations, with one of the most recent attacks hitting fintech …
A critical authentication bypass vulnerability in web-publishing stalwart features, cPanel and WHM, is under active exploitation, with evidence suggesting attackers have been abusing the flaw for months before patches …
OpenAI has partnered with hardware authentication company Yubico to offer ChatGPT users a custom two-pack set of YubiKey security keys, extending the same phishing-resistant account protection the company already …
Cybercriminals are increasingly leveraging artificial intelligence to scale and accelerate their operations, with the number of confirmed ransomware victims jumping 389 per cent year-over-year, according to Fortinet’s 2026 Global …
The Council of Small Business Organisations Australia (COSBOA) is calling on the Federal Government to use the upcoming Budget to deliver targeted measures aimed at easing cost pressures and …
Black Hat Asia 2026 has wrapped up its in-person component at Marina Bay Sands in Singapore, with 48 briefing sessions, more than 50 exhibitors and keynote presentations focused on …
Every business runs on objectives. But as they grow, keeping those objectives connected and running through a company’s day-to-day operations becomes a challenge. Winning customers, protecting margins, improving cash …
A wire transfer gets flagged three days after it clears. Finance pulls the email thread, and there it is – a message that looked exactly like one from the …
Australian organisations are accelerating their adoption of artificial intelligence at an extraordinary pace. From automating workflows to deploying intelligent agents across cloud environments, AI is quickly becoming critical to how …
Cybersecurity firm Barracuda has detected more than 7 million device code phishing attacks over a four-week period, warning that the technique is being industrialised through phishing-as-a-service tools and poses …
Palo Alto Networks’ Unit 42 research team has built a multi-agent AI system capable of autonomously executing a full attack chain against a cloud environment, from initial reconnaissance through …
The threat actor group known as TeamPCP has compromised the popular npm (Node Package Manager) for the Bitwarden CLI (Command Line Interface), marking the latest escalation in a multi-platform …
Microsoft will invest A$25 billion (US$18 billion) in Australian digital infrastructure by the end of 2029, in a deal that spans cloud and AI computing capacity, national cyber defence …
Cybersecurity company Arctic Wolf has released Decipio, a community-shared defensive tool designed to catch attackers at the moment they attempt to steal credentials inside a network. The tool is …
Identity security company Silverfort and AI security platform SentinelOne (NYSE: S) have formed a strategic partnership aimed at securing human, AI agent and non-human identities as automated systems become …
TrendAI, the enterprise cybersecurity business unit of Trend Micro, has entered a strategic engagement with Anthropic to embed Claude AI models across its security platform. The partnership will see …
Automated brute-force attacks targeting network security appliances have surged to account for more than half of all confirmed security operations centre (SOC) incidents, according to new threat data from …
An international law enforcement operation that disrupted the phishing-as-a-service platform Tycoon 2FA in early March has cut its attack volume by 77 per cent, but the platform’s tools and …
For years, we’ve been telling Australian businesses that they can spot a scam if they just look hard enough, for example they can take a closer look at spelling, …
Cyber insurance provider, Cowbell, has released its 2026 Claims Report, with data showing that data breaches, cybercrime and extortion events account for the bulk of claims activity while average …
WatchGuard Technologies and HaloPSA have partnered to embed WatchGuard’s cloud security platform directly into HaloPSA’s professional services automation environment, giving managed service providers a way to run security operations …
A new GSMA report has called on Japan to take coordinated action across government and industry to close persistent structural gaps that are preventing the country from converting its …
Australia’s most exposed organisations aren’t the ones you’d expect. The majority of cyber attack victims are not large enterprises with global footprints – they are small and mid-sized businesses. …
Digital asset security firm Ledger has appointed Ian Rogers as its first Chief Human Agency Officer, a new role focused on leading the company’s AI initiatives as autonomous agents …
Palo Alto Networks has completed its acquisition of Koi, a deal the cybersecurity firm is using to stake out a new product category it calls Agentic Endpoint Security. The …
As fuel prices push more Australians to work from home, more corporate networks will stretch across kitchen tables, home offices and coffee-shop Wi-Fi. And every laptop, cloud application and …
Almost three quarters of senior cyber security decision makers say their organisation would not be fully ready if a significant cyber attack hit tomorrow, according to a global survey …
Cyber threats facing small and mid-sized businesses are not new. What is changing is how quietly and efficiently attackers are gaining access. Barracuda’s latest SOC Threat Radar shows a …
Three quarters of CTOs say unclear ownership is impairing their cyber resilience strategy, according to new research from managed security services provider LevelBlue. The company’s Persona Spotlight: CTO report …
At work, Australians suit up in digital armour. At home, many take it off without a second thought. New research by KnowBe4, drawing from a nationally representative YouGov survey …
A new study from KnowBe4 has found that while most Australians believe they can identify cyber threats, many continue to engage in risky online behaviours that leave them exposed. …
Australian organisations are contending with one of the most complex regulatory cybersecurity environments in the world, while the adversaries they defend against operate without constraint, compliance obligations or speed …
North Korean operatives are fraudulently securing jobs at Australian companies and funnelling wages back to help fund the regime’s weapons program, according to cybersecurity firm DTEX. The risk-adaptive security …
A global study of more than 15,000 respondents has found that while 93 per cent of IT leaders are deploying generative AI, consumer trust in how companies handle data …
Fujifilm Business Innovation New Zealand (FBNZ) has partnered with DoxAI, a venture of Lakeba Group, to offer an AI-powered fraud detection solution to financial services organisations across New Zealand. …
Google has published research showing that the encryption protecting Bitcoin and most other cryptocurrencies could be broken by a quantum computer using far less computing power than previously thought. …
European defence technology integrator STV Group and UK cybersecurity firm Post-Quantum have completed what they describe as the first successful trial of quantum-safe drones designed for deployment in active …
Australian and New Zealand organisations are adopting AI for digital operations at a higher rate than their global counterparts and reporting stronger gains in operational resilience as a result, …
March 31 is World Backup Day. It’s an initiative aimed at raising awareness about the importance of backing up data to prevent loss from hardware failure, theft, or malware. …
If you look around your office today, you probably see the standard markers of a modern business, including smart lighting, connected security cameras, maybe even a Wi-Fi-enabled coffee machine. …
The United States Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has updated its ‘Covered List‘ to include all consumer-grade routers produced outside the country, blocking new foreign-made models from receiving FCC authorisation …
Stolen credentials, misconfigured cloud environments and financially motivated attackers are shaping the cyber threat landscape for organisations across Australia and New Zealand, according to Google Cloud’s Mandiant M-Trends report. …
Cybercriminals are scaling automation, deploying bots that convincingly mimic human behaviour and building fake identities from stolen data fragments, according to the latest annual cybercrime report from LexisNexis Risk …
Apple has announced Apple Business, a new platform that consolidates device management, brand tools and customer engagement features into a single interface for organisations of all sizes. The platform, …
Yubico has announced a collaboration with IBM and Auth0 to build a security model that requires cryptographically verified human approval before AI agents can execute high-risk actions within enterprise …
NetApp and Commvault have announced a strategic alliance aimed at delivering an integrated data protection and cyber resilience solution for enterprises operating across on-premises and cloud environments. The two …
NetApp and Elastio have announced a partnership that will see Elastio’s recovery verification technology embedded directly into NetApp’s Ransomware Resilience Service, giving enterprises a layered defence against ransomware that …
Trend Micro has renamed its enterprise cybersecurity business unit to TrendAI, marking what the company describes as the culmination of a multi-year shift from a collection of standalone security …
Time and again, humans prove to be one of the biggest vulnerabilities in cybersecurity. Whether it’s someone misusing credentials or accidentally sharing sensitive files, a single misstep can put …
For many local entrepreneurs, the digital landscape in 2026 presents a double-edged sword: unprecedented connectivity paired with highly sophisticated threats. Data from the Australian Cyber Security Centre (ACSC) indicates …
ManageEngine, the enterprise IT management division of Zoho Corporation, has expanded its Endpoint Central platform to include endpoint detection and response (EDR) and secure private access capabilities, pushing the …
Bitdefender researchers have uncovered a malicious extension targeting the Windsurf integrated development environment (IDE) that uses the Solana blockchain to deliver credential-stealing malware to developers. The campaign disguises the …
Barracuda Networks has published new threat intelligence highlighting a rise in identity-based attacks and credential-stealing malware, with findings pointing to suspicious login activity, supply-chain compromises and weaponised PDFs affecting …
NinjaOne has launched a vulnerability management product built natively into its unified IT operations platform, designed to let IT teams identify and remediate software vulnerabilities without relying on periodic …
SentinelOne has named Jason Duerden as its new Area Vice President for Australia and New Zealand, as the cybersecurity vendor sharpens its focus on government agencies and organisations aligned …
JFrog has unveiled a new Agent Skills Registry designed to provide governance and security controls for autonomous AI agents, with Nvidia as its first integration partner. The announcement, made …
Most Australian businesses believe they have a cybersecurity training programme. They schedule sessions, circulate materials, and mark attendance. What many of them actually have is a recurring calendar event …
A security research team has demonstrated how a critical vulnerability in MediaTek-powered Android smartphones can allow an attacker to extract user data – including messages, photos and crypto wallet …
Google has completed its acquisition of Wiz, a cloud and AI security platform headquartered in New York, with the company set to operate under Google Cloud while retaining its …
Cybersecurity conversations often focus on stopping attacks before they happen. But according to Martin Creighan, Vice President for Asia-Pacific at Commvault, that framing is no longer enough for Australian …
LastPass has announced a shift beyond traditional password management, unveiling what it calls Secure Access Essentials – an approach designed to help organisations discover unmanaged applications and AI tools, …
HP has released its latest Wolf Security Threat Insights Report, covering the October to December 2025 quarter, with findings showing that cybercriminals are increasingly leaning on AI tools and …
Artificial intelligence has changed so much. A few decades ago, we thought AI would mean having moving robots around the house. Few of us accurately imagined what the reality …
Cybersecurity vendors Forescout Technologies and Netskope have announced an integration that combines device intelligence with cloud security to enforce zero trust policies across IT, OT, IoT and IoMT environments. …
AI is reshaping cloud environments faster than most small and mid-sized businesses (SMBs) can secure them. As organisations adopt AI to move faster, automate operations and stay competitive, their …
The connectivity cloud company has extended post-quantum cryptography to its full Secure Access Service Edge stack, including IPsec and WAN use cases. Cloudflare has announced it has integrated post-quantum …
As 2026 gets underway, technology leaders across Australia and the broader APAC region are facing a familiar, but intensifying, challenge: How to keep digital services running in an always-on …
For years, the cyber threat conversation has been dominated by malware. New variants, zero-days and malicious files have shaped how organisations think about risk and how security strategies are …
As artificial intelligence (AI) continues to evolve at an increasing pace, attention is now focused on the potential of agents. Dubbed agentic AI, these users have potential to transform …
Industrial organisations around the globe are facing a growing wave of ransomware attacks, with cyber extortion now one of the most consequential threats to operational resilience and global supply …
Cyberattacks are no longer a distant threat; they’re a current reality. Recent Cohesity research reveals that 85 per cent of Australian enterprises experienced a materially impactful cyberattack in the …
A new Supply Nation-registered joint venture has launched to help embed Indigenous participation in Australia’s digital, cybersecurity and technology sectors. Anchoram Indigenous officially opened this week as a purpose-driven …
New Application Security Module Targets AI Code Risks and Developer Efficiency Cyber exposure management firm Armis has launched a new component of its Centrix platform aimed at securing code …
Cisco has launched a new silicon platform and infrastructure stack aimed at helping enterprises and service providers scale AI workloads while managing sovereignty, network complexity and emerging agent-based threats. …
Australians lost nearly $29 million to romance scams in 2025, with the National Anti-Scam Centre urging greater awareness ahead of Valentine’s Day. According to new data from the Australian …
Yubico has reported a 265 per cent return on investment and a 99.99 per cent reduction in breach-related risk exposure through the deployment of its YubiKey hardware-based authentication products, …
It’s that time of year where the technology industry predictions start rolling-in. Here’s what you can (apparently) expect in 2026. We’ll post newer contributions at the top: Paul Davis, US …
For today’s business leaders, cyber risk is no longer a purely technical concern. Cyber risk has become a material business issue that directly influences performance, reputation and long-term growth. …
Australian organisations have grown used to a familiar rhythm of cyber risk. A phishing campaign here, a compromised account there, the occasional ransomware scare, all handled through processes that …
As Australian organisations mark Data Privacy Day today (28 January), the familiar question “are we doing enough to protect our data?” continues to drive boardroom discussions. Instinctively, the response …
CommBank says Australians are overestimating their ability to detect Ai-generated scams, with just four in ten correctly identifying deepfakes in a national test despite widespread confidence. New research released …
Palo Alto Networks and Google Cloud have extended their partnership to address the growing challenge of securing agentic Ai workloads across hybrid and multicloud environments. The announcement outlines a …
Attackers are turning to animation-driven lures and readily available malware kits to slip past defences and compromise user devices, according to new findings from HP Inc. The company’s Q3 …
Macquarie Telecom has confirmed a leadership transition that will see long-serving executive, Luke Clifton, step back from day-to-day operations and join the board of Macquarie Technology Operations Pty Ltd, …
Check Point Software Technologies has rolled out a major update to its Quantum Firewall Software, introducing 20 new features aimed at helping enterprises secure Ai transformations, implement Zero Trust …
NTT used its annual R&D Forum in Tokyo to set out advances in optical and quantum computing, Ai, digital security, mobility and infrastructure as global interest in quantum science …
Encryption, once the cornerstone of digital trust, has become one of cybercriminals’ most effective cloaks. Yet, in Q2 2025, research at WatchGuard Technologies reveals that encryption itself is being …
Australians have long embraced the benefits of smart technology. But behind every connected device, from the smart TV in your living room to the inverter on your solar panel, …
In many organisations printers are managed by third-party service providers. When contractual obligations for printer security are not clearly defined this creates a significant security gap. In fact a …
Every Australian business leader is being told they need an Ai strategy. What most are not being told is that Ai systems only work as well as the APIs …
Australian mines and factories are taking more than a month to detect data breaches, with some intrusions remaining hidden for more than a year, according to new research released …
Palo Alto Networks has expanded its Prisma Airs platform with new integrations designed to secure a growing wave of enterprise Ai agents, linking the service directly into tools from …
In the ever-evolving landscape of cybersecurity, one truth remains constant: managing human risk is essential to resilience. While threats continue to grow in complexity, the latest findings from KnowBe4’s …
NinjaOne has launched an integration with Microsoft Intune designed to consolidate device data, improve visibility and reduce the number of tools IT teams need to manage growing endpoint fleets. …
Western Australian Premier, Roger Cook, and mining billionaire, Andrew Forrest, have become the latest victims of Ai-generated deepfake scams that threaten to fleece unsuspecting Australians of their hard-earned dollars. …
Australian organisations are being warned that many are operating without the cybersecurity leadership required to manage growing threats, with some only discovering the shortfall once a major breach has …
Mimecast says cybercriminals are distributing tens of thousands of fake government emails across Australia in a large phishing campaign using the names of Services Australia and Centrelink to target …
The countdown to peak season is on, and Australia’s retail sector is optimistic. In an increasingly competitive landscape, businesses are focused on maximising sales while delivering exceptional customer experiences. …
Yubico has issued a warning ahead of Black Friday as Australians prepare for a month of heavy online spending and elevated cyber risk. The company says scammers are taking …
Australians are facing growing risks in the digital space as artificial intelligence makes scams harder to detect and phishing attacks more convincing. A new global survey has found that …
The rapid evolution of cyber threats is a pressing concern for businesses across all sectors. Organisations use advanced tools and techniques to mitigate sophisticated cybercriminals. Many factors influence this …
Synology has reinforced its focus on cybersecurity by taking part in Pwn2Own Ireland 2025, a leading international vulnerability research competition. The company expressed gratitude to security researchers who contributed …
Once perceived as a nice to have, cybersecurity in now recognised as an important business function. However, for SMBs cybersecurity is much easier said than done. In an ideal …
Australian organisations are fighting a war on two fronts – sophisticated cyber threats and the exhaustion of the people defending them. We often talk about cybersecurity as if it’s …
NetApp has celebrated 25 years in Australia with the launch of new products aimed at advancing Ai innovation, cyber resilience and cloud transformation. Speaking at the company’s anniversary event, …
While ghouls and goblins creep around the streets this Halloween, the scariest threats aren’t hiding under your bed or lurking in haunted houses, they’re creeping in your inbox. Forget …
Lenovo has unveiled its latest generation of ThinkCentre desktops, introducing Ai-powered systems aimed at small and medium businesses. The new ThinkCentre neo 55 Gen 6 lineup includes an all-in-one …
It begins with a series of system slowdowns – what the IT team initially mistakes for a routine hardware issue. The investigation, however, reveals a far worse reality: a …
For years, we have been bombarded with claims about the ability of artificial intelligence (Ai) to drive efficiency by transforming workflows with generative Ai tools. But for many companies, …
October is Australia’s Cybersecurity Awareness Month, the annual reminder for Aussies to stay vigilant online. This year’s theme, ‘Building our cyber safe culture’ once again highlights the importance of …
Around the globe, organisations are betting big on emerging technologies like Ai. Australian and New Zealand-based companies are no exception. The numbers are striking: 73 per cent of organisations …
NTT DATA has announced a global partnership with Fortanix to provide enterprises with advanced tools to safeguard sensitive information, address emerging Ai threats and prepare for post-quantum cryptography risks. …
Cisco has announced that Splunk is partnering with the Australian Signals Directorate (ASD) to integrate its Enterprise Security platform with the government’s Cyber Threat Intelligence Sharing (CTIS) system. The …
Excite Technology Services Limited has won a $1.35 million, 12-month contract to provide Nuix software licensing and solutions to a major Australian regulator. The deal, awarded through Excite’s wholly …
When attackers breached Salesloft in August, they didn’t go after staff accounts or human identities. Instead, they exploited an Ai-powered chatbot’s privileged access to systems like AWS and Slack. …
The legal industry is under increasing pressure to adapt, and as cyberattacks become more frequent, complex, and Ai-driven, law firms are finding themselves squarely in the crosshairs. 21 per …
Synology has staged its first Asia Pacific Solution Day in Melbourne, drawing more than 250 IT leaders and partners to examine how businesses can strengthen control of their data …
Small and medium-sized businesses across Australia are not taking full advantage of Ai while also underestimating the risks associated with its adoption, according to new industry research. The findings, …
Today, consumers are highly vigilant of the risks associated with their personal data. The frequency and severity of data breaches have heightened public sensitivity, with customers more protective of …
Lenovo has released new research showing that 65 per cent of IT leaders believe their current defences cannot withstand cybercrime powered by Ai. Only 31 per cent of those …
In August, WatchGuard blocked more than 65,000 network attacks against Australian organisations – averaging 90 every hour. Despite accounting for just 1.25 per cent of malware detections across Asia-Pacific, …
The Albanese Government will invest $15 million over three years to help Australians affected by identity crime, extending funding for national support service IDCARE. The move is part of …
Radware has disclosed a zero-click, service-side vulnerability in OpenAI’s ChatGPT Deep Research agent, warning enterprises that Ai-powered services face risks that bypass traditional security tools. The flaw, named ShadowLeak, …
Scammers today don’t care whether you’re an enterprise or a ten-person shop. They go after the most vulnerable. Nearly 2 in 3 Australians have been targeted by an online …
We often hear that Ai is freeing knowledge workers from their desks, giving them more flexibility than ever before. But there’s another quiet revolution going on. Ai is also …
From planning to deployment and monitoring, generative Ai is revolutionising software development by embedding intelligence throughout the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC). By automating repetitive tasks, offering intelligent suggestions and …
For years, we have watched Australian organisations embrace Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) and cloud applications, driven by the promise of agility, scalability and simplified management. However, driven by legitimate data security …
Claroty has been recognised as a Leader in IoT security solutions in the Forrester Wave Q3 2025 report, receiving top marks across 10 assessment criteria. The independent research firm …
Scam tactics are growing in scale and sophistication, and so must our collective vigilance. Australians reported over $119 million in scam-related losses in the first four months of 2025. …
Zscaler has expanded its partnership with CrowdStrike to improve security operations through Ai-powered detection and response. The move involves Red Canary, a Zscaler company, which will integrate its managed …
Online scams are everywhere. They hide in the platforms, marketplaces and tools we use every day, and slip into chats, ads and transactions we barely think twice about. In …
In the realm of cybersecurity, ransomware still wears the crown. But that doesn’t mean organisations must kneel. The digital kingdom is under constant siege – yet defenders are no …
Trend Micro has launched a new agentic Ai-powered Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) platform aimed at tackling longstanding security operations challenges, including alert fatigue and passive data collection. …
Bastion Security Group has signed a deal to merge with Perth-based Seamless Intelligence in a move aimed at deepening its presence in Australia’s cybersecurity market. The New Zealand-headquartered company …
The Commonwealth Bank of Australia (CBA) says customer scam losses have fallen by 76 per cent since their peak in early 2023, with the bank crediting sustained investment in …
Elastic has introduced a new Ai-powered tool designed to work alongside existing security platforms, aiming to reduce alert fatigue and speed up investigations for security operations centre (SOC) teams. …
BeyondTrust has expanded its Identity Security Insights platform to address risks associated with secrets management and non-human identities. The update, called Secrets Insights, is aimed at helping organisations uncover …
Infoblox has introduced expanded capabilities to its Threat Defense platform, strengthening its Protective DNS solution in response to increasing use of Ai by cybercriminals. The company says the enhancements …
Trend Micro has unveiled a cybersecurity model based on digital twin technology, designed to simulate cyber threats and help enterprises test and adapt defences in real time without disrupting …
In an era defined by digital transformation, data forms the fundamental foundations for businesses. Yet the very data that enables operations, informs decisions and delivers services also presents a …
Using the recent Microsoft SharePoint cybersecurity incident as an example, attackers didn’t strike directly; they exploited a vulnerability from a third-party vendor to steal credentials and then infiltrate the …
I wasn’t supposed to end up in a corporate boardroom or leading an ASX-listed cybersecurity company. According to the stereotype, my career should have looked very different. When I …
When the Qantas customer data breach made headlines, many Australians feared credit card fraud or spam calls. But the real danger is far more insidious and it’s already infiltrating …
Artificial intelligence is fundamentally reshaping the security landscape, transforming how cyber threats emerge, evolve and exploit vulnerabilities. What was once a game of defence is now a race against …
In the realm of cybersecurity, ransomware still wears the crown. But that doesn’t mean organisations must kneel. The digital kingdom is under constant siege – yet defenders are no …
Many small and mid-sized businesses (SMBs) use cloud systems these days, but often face security and access challenges as they grow. Some turn to VPNs (virtual private networks) to …
The final quarter of 2024 marked a significant shift in global cybersecurity. For the first time, Asia-Pacific (APAC) accounted for more than half (56 per cent) of all network …
Zscaler has extended its Zero Trust Exchange platform to mobile-connected IoT and OT devices, offering what it claims is the first Zero Trust solution activated entirely via a SIM …
Trend Micro is ramping up its regional presence across the Pacific Islands as governments and businesses face mounting pressure to strengthen digital defences. The cybersecurity firm outlined its expanded …
Security teams in high-risk sites like shopping centres and airports are under growing pressure. With more than 3,500 alerts to assess each day, even the most capable teams are …
CommBank has partnered with Australian cyber-intelligence outfit Apate.ai in a move it says will change how scams are detected and disrupted in real time. The collaboration is centred around …
Canva has announced two new integrations aimed at embedding its design capabilities directly into leading Ai platforms, beginning with OpenAI’s ChatGPT. The new deep research connector and Model Context …
Around the world organisations continue to fall victim to cyberattacks, and while every business may struggle to defend or bounce back against threat actors, small businesses especially are feeling …
The Australian Managed Service Provider (MSP) landscape is facing unprecedented pressures. Cybersecurity threats have evolved from occasional disruptions to persistent, Ai-driven assaults, placing MSPs at the forefront of defence …
Adisyn has confirmed the successful completion of its graphene-based research and development program through its subsidiary 2D Generation, following a final review by the Israel Innovation Authority (IIA). The …
HP has warned travellers to stay alert when booking trips online, with new research showing that attackers are spoofing travel websites and using malicious cookie banners to install malware …
Government agencies are facing a common challenge: modernising their IT systems. With increasing pressure to innovate and meet rising citizen expectations, agencies must address the limitations of their legacy …
Trend Micro has unveiled a cybersecurity framework for safeguarding agentic Ai systems across their full lifecycle, aligning with Nvidia’s Agentic Ai Safety blueprint and integrating security across data, infrastructure …
Cybercriminals are becoming faster and more sophisticated. Organisations need to understand the evolving threat landscape and know how to protect sensitive data from escalating risks. As cyber threats grow, …
Security Operations Centres (SOCs) have come a long way since the 1980s. What began as log collectors and anomaly detectors have evolved into key lines of defence against fast-moving …
Despite continued investments in training and Ai-powered tools, the human element remains a critical vulnerability in cybersecurity – proving that security isn’t just a technology problem, it’s a human …
Cybercriminals are hijacking the global fascination with artificial intelligence to run a massive online scam, using fake social media ads to spread malware and steal personal data from unsuspecting …
The era of quantum computing is rapidly approaching and organisations need to prepare. Quantum computing is poised to reshape our business environment and drive new solutions, from designing …
Cybersecurity is no longer a concern reserved for the big end of town. While headlines may focus on major data breaches at global corporations, it’s small and medium-sized enterprises …
The IT industry is under immense pressure. On one front, managed service providers (MSPs) are grappling with a surge in cyberattacks — ransomware in particular — threatening to cripple …
Only 3 per cent of Australian organisations have reached a mature level of cybersecurity readiness, according to Cisco’s 2025 Cybersecurity Readiness Index. The report outlines persistent gaps in security …
Nozomi Networks has announced a new integration with Nvidia BlueField-3 data processing units (DPUs), aiming to expand the use of Ai-powered security tools across operational technology (OT), Internet of …
Once heralded as the backbone of remote access, VPNs have increasingly become targeted focal points for cyber threats, transitioning from essential tools to significant security risks for organisations worldwide. …
Regardless of your mindset about Ai, we have to recognise that we are living at a special time. Future generations will look back upon the generations that witnessed the …
More than half of businesses are rethinking their backup and recovery strategies in 2025, driven by rising costs, usability issues and sluggish recovery times. According to our recent State …
As cyber threats continue to evolve at an unprecedented pace, Australian businesses are under increasing pressure to fortify their defences. High-profile breaches have underscored the vulnerabilities in key sectors, …
We’ve all been there – you click “submit” and get a 404 error, or you’re at the cafe counter and the payment system is down. As a customer, it’s …
Undoubtedly one of the most influential technologies in recent decades, the ascent of artificial intelligence has produced a mixture of reactions from individuals, organisations, and countries. Eyes widen as …
Australia’s cybersecurity landscape is at a tipping point. Cyberattacks are reported every six minutes, yet nearly half of Managed Service Providers (MSPs) say customer apathy is now the biggest …
For some years now, the threat of foreign state actors and their role in global elections has been in the headlines, with the threats ranging from exploiting digital vulnerabilities …
Cybercriminals target businesses that can’t afford downtime, making Australia’s manufacturing industry a prime target. Disrupting production means immediate financial losses, and attackers know companies will do whatever it takes …
Throughout the world, wireless technologies are intrinsically connected with a growing number of industries, including critical infrastructure. Data centres, water treatment facilities, manufacturing, telecommunications networks and energy are just …
New workplace trends are constantly emerging, and with them, new security challenges and investments that organisations have to anticipate. The last five years alone have brought significant shifts that …
The Australian Prudential Regulation Authority (APRA) has introduced stricter cybersecurity risk management standards that financial organisations cannot afford to ignore. Australian banks, superannuation funds, and insurance companies are now …
AI-Powered Threat Defence Integrates With Microsoft Security Tools OpenText has announced OpenText Core Threat Detection and Response, an Ai-powered cybersecurity platform set to launch with Cloud Editions 25.2. The …
Sophos Expands Reach Through Pax8 Marketplace Sophos has partnered with Pax8 to streamline cybersecurity management for managed service providers (MSPs). The agreement makes Sophos’ security solutions available to Pax8’s …
In recent years, Ai has become an integral part of Australia’s digital operations landscape, driving innovation, enhancing efficiency, and improving customer experiences, presenting both new opportunities and challenges for …
ADASI has announced the adoption of two autonomous flight technologies from Abu Dhabi’s VentureOne: Perceptra, a GPS-less navigation system and Saluki, a high-security flight control technology. Both were developed …
CGI, Palo Alto Networks and South Australia’s Department for Education are working together to introduce cybersecurity education to students at Woodville High School. The initiative provides an interactive learning …
Bek Cheb, Business Manager at AUSCERT, has been recognised with the MVP of the Security Industry award at the 2024 Australian Women in Security Awards. She has played a …
Facial recognition and RFID technology enhance security at global event Veridos will provide its eAccess system for the Munich Security Conference (MSC) in 2025, equipping the event with contactless …
In November 2024, DDoS attackers launched a campaign targeting Australian websites. It’s not out of the ordinary for Australian sites to be on the receiving end of DDoS attacks. However, this …
As Australians return from the festive season, many are unaware that their computers and devices may have been compromised while using free Wi-Fi at airports, hotels, shopping centres and …
Data Privacy Day reminds us of the growing need for stronger measures to safeguard sensitive information. With industries like healthcare accounting for 18% of ransomware attacks last year and …
Australia is deep into one of its most challenging summers yet. With record temperatures in several regions, the nation is grappling with a strained power grid, unprecedented energy demand …
Cisco has unveiled Ai Defense, a security solution designed to protect the development and deployment of Ai applications in enterprises. The system addresses new safety challenges and threats posed …
As we step into 2025, Australians are treading a path of cautious optimism. Technology, particularly advancements in artificial intelligence (AI), continues to shape how we live, work, and create. …
Small-and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) make up over 99 per cent of businesses in Australia, yet they generally have far fewer resources than large enterprises to combat cybercrime. But there’s …
Bastion Security Group has signed an agreement to acquire Cythera Cyber Security, a Melbourne-based managed services provider specialising in cybersecurity. The move marks Bastion’s expansion into the Australian market, …
A new report from NetApp has found that more than 20 per cent of organisations that experienced cyberattacks in the past 18 months were unable to recover their data. …
The Cyber Security Act and related bills have been passed by the Parliament, following review by the Parliamentary Joint Committee on Intelligence and Security. That Committee recommended a number …
The Australian Cyber Collaboration Centre (Aus3C), in partnership with CSIRO’s Data 61 and the Australian Department of Home Affairs, has launched a major initiative to strengthen the nation’s data …
Australian businesses can leverage open-source threat intelligence to boost their cyber-defences. Australian businesses of all sizes can subscribe to a Malware Information Sharing Platform (MISP) instance, also known as …
Splunk has announced the general availability of its enterprise security, observability, and platform solutions on Microsoft Azure. This collaboration allows organisations to integrate Splunk’s capabilities into Azure, supporting digital …
Netskope has announced an extended partnership with Microsoft, bringing advanced Security Service Edge (SSE) capabilities to enterprise customers. This collaboration integrates Netskope’s SSE platform, Netskope One SSE, with Microsoft …
Cyber threats are escalating across Southeast Asia and Australia, driven by increasingly sophisticated fraud operations and organised crime networks. As the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime highlights, …
Splunk, a leader in cybersecurity and observability, has announced key updates to its observability portfolio, aimed at providing organisations with more comprehensive visibility and actionable insights. These advancements seek …
Lenovo has presented its products at Tech World 2024. The event highlighted the company’s goal to provide “Smarter Ai for All.” Key announcements included Lenovo AI Now, a local …
Bitdefender has introduced Scam Copilot, an advanced platform designed to protect consumers from the increasing risks of scams and fraud across multiple devices and communication channels. The Ai-powered technology …
Netskope has announced enhancements to its Netskope One platform, expanding its data protection offerings by integrating Data Security Posture Management (DSPM) capabilities. The update builds on the company’s existing …
WatchGuard Technologies has released its latest Internet Security Report, which covers key cyber threats observed during the second quarter of 2024. The report highlights how threat actors are now …
With Australia facing an increasingly complex threat landscape, cybersecurity has become a business-wide priority. The latest report from Zscaler, released by its ThreatLabz team, highlights a worrying trend for …
Gone are the days when IT managers were simply the backstage team, quietly keeping the show running. Today, they have become architects of company-wide innovation, balancing an ever-expanding list …
October marks Cybersecurity Awareness Month, the annual reminder for Aussies to stay vigilant online. This year’s theme, “Cyber security is everyone’s business,” highlights the importance of taking personal responsibility …
Cloud investment is central to staying competitive in modern business. Gartner forecasts a 20 per cent increase in global spending on cloud services this year. But as investment in and reliance …
AusCERT, Australia’s first computer emergency response team, has launched a new service aimed at enhancing the readiness of organisations to respond to cyber incidents. The Tabletop Exercise Service (TTX), …
Tesserent is calling attention to a significant shift in advice regarding password management. This follows recent guidance from the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) suggesting that longer …
Cloudflare recently defended against a record-breaking Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) attack that peaked at 3.8 terabits per second (Tbps), lasting 65 seconds. The attack was part of a …
Veeam has launched the Veeam Recon Scanner, a new tool designed to improve threat detection and bolster the security stance of organisations. This new feature is part of the …
Network telemetry from ExtraHop RevealX is now helping security operations centre (SOC) analysts detect and stop threats faster, thanks to its integration with CrowdStrike Falcon. The announcement came during …
Tecala, a technology service provider, has strengthened its partnership with Netskope by joining the Netskope Managed Services Provider (MSP) Program. This partnership enables Tecala to offer a fully managed …
SMBs in Australia are facing a wave of cyberattacks that are getting smarter and more tailored to local conditions. While it might seem surprising, geography plays a big role …
The impacts of cyber threats are becoming more and more understood. Individuals are aware of the reputational, operational, and financial consequences of a cyberattack, however there is one more …
The effects of cyberattacks on Critical Infrastructure (CI) are not only extremely inconvenient, they can also be incredibly disruptive to wider society and, in some cases, life-threatening. In Australia, …
Infoblox’s DNS security has enabled Baidam, an Indigenous Australian cybersecurity firm, to rapidly remove scam websites. The service is being offered through a partnership between the two companies. The …
ManageEngine, a division of Zoho Corp., has unveiled plans for its CyberCon Roadshow 2024, set to tour major cities in Australia and New Zealand. The event will bring together …
Students from universities nationwide are gearing up for the Australian Cybersecurity Games, a competition that presents a series of complex cyber security tasks. This event, managed by SECedu, will …
Microsoft has introduced new FIDO2 provisioning APIs for its Entra ID platform, aiming to strengthen phishing-resistant security measures for enterprises and governments. This development is part of a continued …
SentinelOne, a global leader in Ai-powered security, announced a series of innovations to the Singularity Platform that leverage advanced generative Ai technology. These advancements, delivered on a unified agent, …
AI-powered platform with built-in risk management bridges cybersecurity talent shortage, supports vendor consolidation Trend Micro has announced new growth and availability milestones for its cybersecurity platform. Trend Vision One …
A simple update to CrowdStrike software caused chaos around the world. Below are some reactions from local tech leaders, official sources and those caught up in, what’s now looking …
Paris’ hosting of the Olympics has brought with it 2024-levels of cyber threats. In this post, industry leaders comment on the situation… Gabriella Sharadin – Cybersecurity Threat Researcher at …
Artificial intelligence (AI) has reshaped the cybersecurity landscape, putting businesses at risk of increasingly sophisticated attacks. The ability of AI to pattern-match multiple sources and generate realistic deep fake …
BlackBerry Limited has introduced CylanceMDR Pro, a managed detection and response (MDR) service leveraging an Open XDR platform powered by AI. This service aims to address the challenges modern …
Armis, a cybersecurity firm specializing in asset intelligence, has announced the completion of its Australian Information Security Registered Assessors Program (IRAP) assessment to the Protected classification level. This milestone …
Australian organisations reported the highest rate of data breaches globally in 2023, according to a recent report by Rubrik Zero Labs. The findings revealed that data breaches in Australia …
Businesses across Asia Pacific & Japan (APJ) are increasingly embracing the cloud, with predictions that 74% of growth in tech spending in the next four years will be driven …
Australia continues to grapple with a persistent skills shortage, resulting in a slow-paced hiring landscape across the nation. Notably, the most coveted roles are those in the realm of …
Over the past year, the cybersecurity landscape has experienced significant transformations due to the rapid evolution of modern technologies and the growing prevalence of IoT devices. In a highly …
The recent attacks on Pizza Hut in Australia are just the latest in an increasingly long line of high-profile cyber breaches in the ANZ region. In today’s digital age, …
In an effort to avoid the potential disruption and losses stemming from cyberattacks, increasing numbers of organisations are turning to multi-factor authentication (MFA). MFA requires users to provide an …
The latest Cybersecurity and PII Report (Personally Identifiable Information) from ManageEngine has provided new insight into the state of cybersecurity in organisations across Australia and New Zealand. The survey …
As the number of cyberattack incidents on organisations continues to increase, cybersecurity and insurance seems like the best solutions to retrieve your data and protect your business from disasters. …
In recent years, Australia has seen a growing number of cyberattacks, which have become increasingly sophisticated and malice. Criminals continuously refine their tactics, making it more challenging to defend …
Schneider Electric, a leading digital transformation, energy management and automation company, has announced the appointment of Asaf Ahmad as the new Senior Cybersecurity Governance Officer for the Pacific Zone. …
Scammers are increasingly using generative AI technology to perpetrate their schemes, and there are mounting concerns about how this could worsen the scam pandemic. In 2020, scammers used generative …
Check Point Software’s cyber security evangelist Ashwin Ram shares a framework and crucial must-do’s for CISOs in their first 100 days to set them up for success. Escalating privacy …
Jamf, a leading management and security solutions provider for Apple devices, has launched a new mobile threat detection and response tool called Jamf Executive Threat Protection. Built upon technology …
LogRhythm, the company specialising in empowering security teams to handle the ever-changing threat landscape, has announced a partnership with cloud security provider Zscaler to address cloud access security challenges …
OpenText, a leading provider of enterprise information management solutions, has released its 2023 Cybersecurity Threat Report, highlighting the latest threats and risks for small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) and …
A new report by technology firm Cisco reveals that just 11% of companies in Australia are at a “mature” level of readiness to defend against cybersecurity threats. The Cisco …
Cybercrime is showing no signs of slowing down, posing risks across all aspects of society. WEF’s Global Risk Report for 2022 found in 2021, ransomware attacks were up 150 …
A new study conducted by Forrester Consulting and commissioned by Dataminr, a leading AI company, has revealed that many midsize to large enterprises are insufficiently prepared to manage enterprise …
Dell Technologies has launched new security services and solutions to help organisations protect against threats, respond to attacks and secure their devices, systems and clouds. With the increase in …
Australia has been “off the pace” for too many years when it comes to the rapidly evolving cybersecurity threat, according to Prime Minister Anthony Albanese. He says the national …
Darktrace, a global leader in cyber security AI, has launched Darktrace PREVENT/OT, a product designed to help identify pathways that cyber attackers may use to disrupt the operations of …
A new report from Mandiant, entitled “Global Perspectives on Threat Intelligence”, reveals that majority of cyber security decisions are made without taking into consideration the attackers. The report, which …
The recent spate of cyber incidents on large corporations is – rightly – generating angst amongst Australians. These companies collect and store some of our most private information, from …
BT has opened a new office and a new Security Operations Center (SOC) in Sydney. The opening ceremony was officiated by the Hon Victor Dominello MP, Minister for Customer Service and …
While the news cycle is full of cyber-attack horror stories affecting enormous corporations like Medibank and Optus, it’s important to be aware that small and medium sized businesses can …
Barracuda Networks, provider of cloud-first security solutions, today announced that Barracuda Email Protection works with Amazon Security Lake from Amazon Web Services (AWS). Barracuda Email Protection offers email security findings …
In light of yesterday’s news, the reporting of the Twitter hack comes as another reminder that there is no silver bullet for cyber security. Hanah Darley, Head of Threat Research from Darktrace, …
Most of us are familiar with traditional phishing emails, with the tell-tale signs of a dodgy emails easy to spot. However, phishing scams are becoming more sophisticated and harder …
A Progress survey has found that 60 per cent of Australian IT and security experts don’t fully understand how security fits into DevSecOps and that upskilling is lacking. The …
OpenText has released the results of its Security Solutions 2022 Australian Small-Medium Business (SMB) Ransomware Survey. It shows growing concern about ransomware attacks, the impact of geopolitical tensions and …
Australians continue to embrace iot-based smart home technologies despite recent economic headaches. According to research from Australian emerging technology analyst firm, Telsyte, 69 per cent of Australian households have …
Recent data breaches have highlighted concerns about just how secure our personal information is in the hands of companies. But there’s one sector where a large-scale cybersecurity breach would …
BeyondTrust has announced the release of BeyondTrust Remote Support 22.3 which introduces new admin capabilities that improve time to value. It also introduces more granular and integrated support for …
The Australian Government’s Annual Cyber Threat Report is the Australian Signals Directorate’s, Australian Cyber Security Centre’s (ACSC) “Flagship unclassified publication.” It provides an overview of key cyber threats impacting …
BeyondTrust has provided a forecast of the future threats that will most likely to affect organisations in 2023 (and beyond). They include a rise in ransom-vapourware, cyber un-insurability, compliance …
A report from Imperva Threat Research has found that cyberattacks against Australian retailers are on the up. The company warns that retailers and consumers should proceed with caution this …
LastPass has released its annual ‘Psychology of Passwords’ report and it’s, “Uncovered an alarming disparity between consumers’ perceived sense of cybersecurity online and their actual behaviours” despite an increase in cybersecurity education. The …
Australian technology services and solutions provider, Data#3 has been named Cisco Global Partner of the Year for Security. The award was presented at Cisco Partner Summit, which took place …
