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CrowdStrike moves to block compromised open-source packages before they execute

CrowdStrike moves to block compromised open-source packages before they execute

The company has launched Real-Time Supply Chain Attack Protection, using the Falcon sensor to intercept malicious ...

David Hollingworth • Thu, 03 Sep 2026
Exclusive: Victoria-based Agrimac latest alleged Storm ransomware victim

Exclusive: Victoria-based Agrimac latest alleged Storm ransomware victim

Documents belonging to an Australian agricultural machinery dealer, including payroll and customer contact data, were ...

David Hollingworth • Thu, 03 Sep 2026
CrowdStrike puts AI agents under runtime security with Falcon Guardian

CrowdStrike puts AI agents under runtime security with Falcon Guardian

CrowdStrike has launched a new AI detection and response platform designed to discover, monitor, and control AI agents ...

David Hollingworth • Wed, 02 Sep 2026
Australian organisations may soon face a 72-hour data breach reporting deadline

Australian organisations may soon face a 72-hour data breach reporting deadline

Draft privacy reforms would replace the current “as soon as practicable” requirement with a fixed 72-hour deadline for ...

David Hollingworth • Wed, 02 Sep 2026
CrowdStrike launches AI lab to build next generation of cyber defence

CrowdStrike launches AI lab to build next generation of cyber defence

Cyber security firm CrowdStrike stands up a new Cyber Superintelligence Lab, bringing together AI researchers, offensive ...

David Hollingworth • Wed, 02 Sep 2026
Exclusive: NSW Health denies MedusaLocker data breach claims

Exclusive: NSW Health denies MedusaLocker data breach claims

A ransomware actor has claimed the hack of a government department, but evidence suggests no malicious activity has ...

David Hollingworth • Wed, 02 Sep 2026
CrowdStrike unveils SafeMind AI frontier models to let defenders fight fire with fire

CrowdStrike unveils SafeMind AI frontier models to let defenders fight fire with fire

CrowdStrike and NVIDIA have unveiled a new agentic AI system that pairs offensive and defensive models to identify ...

David Hollingworth • Wed, 02 Sep 2026
PaperCut exploitation continues to worsen as company releases third emergency patch

PaperCut exploitation continues to worsen as company releases third emergency patch

The print management platform used by several Australian organisations, including the University of Melbourne, is under ...

David Hollingworth • Wed, 02 Sep 2026
CrowdStrike, Snowflake join forces to put enterprise data to work

CrowdStrike, Snowflake join forces to put enterprise data to work

CrowdStrike and Snowflake are joining forces with a new collaboration designed to give security teams more context for ...

David Hollingworth • Tue, 01 Sep 2026
CrowdStrike brings Falcon to Google Cloud in push for multi-cloud security

CrowdStrike brings Falcon to Google Cloud in push for multi-cloud security

The Falcon platform is now available on Google Cloud infrastructure, expanding deployment options for enterprises ...

David Hollingworth • Tue, 01 Sep 2026
NSW introduces new HSC rules to ‘keep pace with the rapid rise of AI in schools’

NSW introduces new HSC rules to ‘keep pace with the rapid rise of AI in schools’

The Education Minister says the state is leading Australia with its response to the rise of AI and its impact on ...

David Hollingworth • Tue, 01 Sep 2026
CrowdStrike puts 50+ AI agents to work securing frontier AI

CrowdStrike puts 50+ AI agents to work securing frontier AI

CrowdStrike has launched Falcon IQ, an agentic security platform that automates vulnerability assessment, ...

David Hollingworth • Tue, 01 Sep 2026
4 in 5 SMEs report being exposed to scams

4 in 5 SMEs report being exposed to scams

Small businesses are being told to make their operations scam-proof and strengthen their cyber security posture as their ...

Malavika Santhebennur • Tue, 01 Sep 2026