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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

Exclusive: NZ law firm investigating cyber attack

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
CrowdStrike secures ISO 42001 certification for responsible use of AI across Falcon platform

CrowdStrike secures ISO 42001 certification for responsible use of AI across Falcon platform

CrowdStrike achieves ISO/IEC 42001:2023 certification, signalling an externally audited approach to responsible AI ...

David Hollingworth Tue, 27 Jan 2026
The hidden benefits of legal counsel, with Atmos Group’s Reece Corbett-Wilkins

The hidden benefits of legal counsel, with Atmos Group’s Reece Corbett-Wilkins

When a hacked company hires third-party assistance, they do so with the goal of getting back on their feet as quickly as ...

Daniel Croft Tue, 27 Jan 2026
Exclusive: Athletics giant Nike actively investigating data breach claims

Exclusive: Athletics giant Nike actively investigating data breach claims

World Leaks ransomware gang lists Nike as a victim and says it will publish data within 48 hours.

David Hollingworth Fri, 23 Jan 2026
eSafety invites Australians to provide feedback on the social media ban

eSafety invites Australians to provide feedback on the social media ban

Australia’s eSafety Commissioner has asked Australians to provide feedback on the social media age ban as it reviews its ...

Daniel Croft Fri, 23 Jan 2026
4 vulnerabilities added to CISA’s ‘known exploited’ listing

4 vulnerabilities added to CISA’s ‘known exploited’ listing

Hackers are reportedly having a field day with vulnerabilities in Vite, Versa Concerto, Zimbra Collaboration Suite, and ...

David Hollingworth Fri, 23 Jan 2026
Aussies urged to keep information private and protected this World Data Privacy Day

Aussies urged to keep information private and protected this World Data Privacy Day

With World Data Privacy Day approaching on 28 January, Australians are being urged to carry out simple privacy checks to ...

Bethany Alvaro Fri, 23 Jan 2026
Oh no, not again – hackers targeting SmarterTools SmarterMail for the second time in weeks

Oh no, not again – hackers targeting SmarterTools SmarterMail for the second time in weeks

Week-old patch likely already reverse-engineered and exploited en masse, as one expert says, “Assume breach, patch now, ...

David Hollingworth Fri, 23 Jan 2026