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CrowdStrike expands AI security push, partners with Meta, and posts record partner returns

CrowdStrike expands AI security push, partners with Meta, and posts record partner returns

Cyber security company CrowdStrike deepens ties with major tech firms, launches industry benchmarks for AI in the SOC, ...

Reporter Tue, 16 Sep 2025
UNSW signs Australia’s largest ChatGPT Edu deal

UNSW signs Australia’s largest ChatGPT Edu deal

The University of NSW has inked a deal with OpenAI for ChatGPT Edu 10,000 licenses.

David Hollingworth Tue, 16 Sep 2025
Cyber Security TAFE Centre of Excellence launches in Canberra

Cyber Security TAFE Centre of Excellence launches in Canberra

A new centre of excellence has opened at the Woden campus of the Canberra Institute of Technology.

David Hollingworth Tue, 16 Sep 2025
Claire Chandler appointed as shadow minister for cyber security

Claire Chandler appointed as shadow minister for cyber security

Tasmanian Senator Claire Chandler also takes on the science portfolio in return to frontbench as part of a wider ...

David Hollingworth Mon, 15 Sep 2025
NSW man charged over mobile phishing scheme

NSW man charged over mobile phishing scheme

A South Coast man will face court after targeting telco customers with a late payment scam.

David Hollingworth Mon, 15 Sep 2025
eSafety recruits Roblox to Aussie child safety standards

eSafety recruits Roblox to Aussie child safety standards

A gaming platform popular with kids, Roblox, commits to Australian child safety measures by the end of 2025.

David Hollingworth Mon, 15 Sep 2025
The CISO’s new mandate: From gatekeeper to enabler

The CISO’s new mandate: From gatekeeper to enabler

Once viewed as just guardians, CISOs now drive business strategy, foster resilience, and enable innovation – here’s how ...

David Hollingworth Fri, 12 Sep 2025
Scattered Lapsus$ Hunters hackers announce retirement

Scattered Lapsus$ Hunters hackers announce retirement

The hacking league responsible for multiple high-profile hacks says it is going “gentle into that good night”.

David Hollingworth Fri, 12 Sep 2025
In-depth: How the Akira ransomware gang is exploiting SonicWall devices

In-depth: How the Akira ransomware gang is exploiting SonicWall devices

Akira is targeting Australian companies using SonicWall firewall devices, but the ACSC’s recent warning is just the tip ...

David Hollingworth Fri, 12 Sep 2025
Lendi launches agentic AI home loan bot as it ‘doubles down’ on AI

Lendi launches agentic AI home loan bot as it ‘doubles down’ on AI

Australian real estate and fintech organisation Lendi Group has launched a new agentic AI-powered companion to assist ...

Daniel Croft Thu, 11 Sep 2025
Medical professionals compromised by NSW Health data leak face ‘grim prognosis’

Medical professionals compromised by NSW Health data leak face ‘grim prognosis’

A cyber security expert says doctors’ personal information and identity documents could be sold on the dark web or used ...

David Hollingworth Thu, 11 Sep 2025
Report: Ransomware attacks targeting Aussie organisations more than double year on year

Report: Ransomware attacks targeting Aussie organisations more than double year on year

The Zscaler ThreatLabz Ransomware Report reveals the alarming scale of ransomware-led data theft, with more than 230 ...

David Hollingworth Thu, 11 Sep 2025
Oracle launches new AI healthcare centre following new OpenAI partnership

Oracle launches new AI healthcare centre following new OpenAI partnership

US multinational software company Oracle has announced the launch of a new AI healthcare centre to improve the ...

Daniel Croft Thu, 11 Sep 2025
Op-Ed: September Patch Tuesday – Microsoft addresses 176 vulnerabilities

Op-Ed: September Patch Tuesday – Microsoft addresses 176 vulnerabilities

Microsoft is addressing 176 vulnerabilities this Patch Tuesday, which seems like a lot, and it is.

Adam Barnett, lead software engineer at Rapid7 Thu, 11 Sep 2025
Alert! ACSC warns of Akira ransomware activity targeting Australian organisations

Alert! ACSC warns of Akira ransomware activity targeting Australian organisations

The Aussie cyber agency sounds the alarm over an uptick in malicious activity targeting a year-old vulnerability in Gen ...

David Hollingworth Thu, 11 Sep 2025
Vodafone launches AI influencer for TikTok videos

Vodafone launches AI influencer for TikTok videos

The German branch of Vodafone has launched an AI influencer for its TikTok videos to advertise a new local plan.

Daniel Croft Wed, 10 Sep 2025
Mitsubishi Electric to acquire Nozomi Networks for US$1bn

Mitsubishi Electric to acquire Nozomi Networks for US$1bn

Major Japanese electronics multinational Mitsubishi Electric (Mitsubishi) is set to acquire major industrial cyber ...

Daniel Croft Wed, 10 Sep 2025
Veterans’ Affairs becomes first Australian federal agency to publicly trial AI search

Veterans’ Affairs becomes first Australian federal agency to publicly trial AI search

The Australian Department of Veterans’ Affairs (DVA) has announced a public trial of AI-enabled search on its website, ...

Daniel Croft Wed, 10 Sep 2025
Law Council of Australia calls on government to subsidise small business cyber security

Law Council of Australia calls on government to subsidise small business cyber security

Australia’s top legal body is pleased with the government’s Cyber Security Strategy progress, but it says more can be ...

David Hollingworth Tue, 09 Sep 2025
‘Clear and present’ danger: eSafety updates Online Safety Act to protect children from harmful AI

‘Clear and present’ danger: eSafety updates Online Safety Act to protect children from harmful AI

The Australian eSafety Commissioner has launched world-first new codes to protect children from harmful conversations ...

Daniel Croft Tue, 09 Sep 2025