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The risks of AI implementation and how to mitigate them, with Lander   Rogers' Melissa Tan

The risks of AI implementation and how to mitigate them, with Lander Rogers' Melissa Tan

AI is the new future of work, and is being adopted by Australian businesses at a rapid rate. According to a 2025 report ...

Daniel Croft Fri, 30 Jan 2026
US Department of Defense introduces Science and Technology Innovation Board

US Department of Defense introduces Science and Technology Innovation Board

The US Department of Defense (DOD) has merged two advisory groups to create a fresh board.

Bethany Alvaro Fri, 30 Jan 2026
Infamous North Korean hacking group divides in order to conquer

Infamous North Korean hacking group divides in order to conquer

Labyrinth Chollima has evolved into three “distinct adversaries”, according to new CrowdStrike research.

David Hollingworth Fri, 30 Jan 2026
Alert! Ivanti warns of exploitation of Endpoint Manager Mobile zero-days

Alert! Ivanti warns of exploitation of Endpoint Manager Mobile zero-days

CISA has added one of a pair of code injection vulnerabilities to the KEV catalogue as experts warn, “this is not a ...

David Hollingworth Fri, 30 Jan 2026
Cyber security a key part of new Australia, Timor-Leste partnership

Cyber security a key part of new Australia, Timor-Leste partnership

Australia has announced a joint declaration on establishing a Parseria Foun Ba Era Foun (New Partnership for a New Era) ...

Robert Dougherty Fri, 30 Jan 2026
8 in 10 parents want the government to tackle child data privacy concerns, report finds

8 in 10 parents want the government to tackle child data privacy concerns, report finds

New research has revealed that thousands of Aussie parents have “overwhelmingly lost faith” in companies claiming to ...

Bethany Alvaro Thu, 29 Jan 2026
Senate challenges secrecy surrounding social media ban

Senate challenges secrecy surrounding social media ban

A decision by federal Communications Minister Anika Wells has prompted a Senate challenge, after documents that could ...

Daniel Croft Thu, 29 Jan 2026
NSW government unveils new Cyber Security Strategy

NSW government unveils new Cyber Security Strategy

The 2026–2028 NSW Government Cyber Security Strategy will focus on current risks and address emerging threats with a ...

David Hollingworth Thu, 29 Jan 2026
Roll for data security: Why you should absolutely run a tabletop cyber security exercise for your organisation in 2026

Roll for data security: Why you should absolutely run a tabletop cyber security exercise for your organisation in 2026

Cyber Daily recently took part in a tabletop cyber security roleplay session alongside several other journalists – the ...

David Hollingworth Thu, 29 Jan 2026
Kinetic IT awarded ICT contract with Department of Defence

Kinetic IT awarded ICT contract with Department of Defence

Kinetic IT has been selected by the Department of Defence to deliver ICT Service Desk, Switchboard, and Base Services ...

David Hollingworth Thu, 29 Jan 2026
Rapid7 appoints Simon Ractliffe to lead APJ growth strategy

Rapid7 appoints Simon Ractliffe to lead APJ growth strategy

Rapid7 has named Aussie cyber security industry veteran Simon Ractliffe as general manager for the Asia-Pacific region ...

David Hollingworth Thu, 29 Jan 2026
Trump administration rescinds ‘unproven and burdensome’ Biden-era secure software initiative

Trump administration rescinds ‘unproven and burdensome’ Biden-era secure software initiative

Experts are dismayed as the Office of Management and Budget rolls back the OMB Memorandum M-22-18: Enhancing the ...

David Hollingworth Wed, 28 Jan 2026
The next Signal? WhatsApp launches high security mode

The next Signal? WhatsApp launches high security mode

WhatsApp has launched a new advanced security mode, allowing its users to select stronger security options against cyber ...

Daniel Croft Wed, 28 Jan 2026
The industry speaks, part 2: World Privacy Day 2026

The industry speaks, part 2: World Privacy Day 2026

Essential advice and insights from CrowdStrike, Avanade Australia, Seagate, Hitachi Vantara, and more for this World ...

David Hollingworth Wed, 28 Jan 2026
Update now! Fortinet discloses actively exploited critical flaw in FortiOS, FortiManager, and FortiAnalyzer

Update now! Fortinet discloses actively exploited critical flaw in FortiOS, FortiManager, and FortiAnalyzer

CVE-2026-24858 affects dozens of Fortinet products and has already been added to CISA’s list of known exploited ...

David Hollingworth Wed, 28 Jan 2026
Taking more than just a pen: Rise in data theft from outgoing employees calls for strengthened security

Taking more than just a pen: Rise in data theft from outgoing employees calls for strengthened security

Leaving a job might see a cardboard box being filled with picture frames and notebooks, but what is increasingly leaving ...

Bethany Alvaro Tue, 27 Jan 2026
Exclusive: NZ law firm investigating cyber attack as hackers share employee, client passport scans

Exclusive: NZ law firm investigating cyber attack as hackers share employee, client passport scans

Langley Twigg Law is investigating cyber a incident as the Anubis ransomware operation takes credit for a hack allegedly ...

David Hollingworth Tue, 27 Jan 2026
Exclusive: NZ poultry producer allegedly hacked by Cl0p

Exclusive: NZ poultry producer allegedly hacked by Cl0p

A New Zealand poultry producer has allegedly suffered a ransomware attack after hackers listed the group on their dark ...

Daniel Croft Tue, 27 Jan 2026
Hacked: US cyber agency adds 6 vulnerabilities to known-exploited listing

Hacked: US cyber agency adds 6 vulnerabilities to known-exploited listing

A Microsoft zero-day vulnerability has been added to the KEV catalogue alongside a SmarterTools SmarterMail ...

David Hollingworth Tue, 27 Jan 2026
The industry speaks, part 1: World Privacy Day 2026

The industry speaks, part 1: World Privacy Day 2026

Leading experts from Kensington, Tanium, Qualys, CyberArk, and SailPoint weigh in on why the basics still matter when it ...

David Hollingworth Tue, 27 Jan 2026