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Enterprise spending on information security and risk management products and services in Australia is forecast to grow 11.2 per cent to reach $6.96 billion this year, ...
Richard Addiscott • Sat, 25 Oct 2025
LockBit leaks Royal Mail negotiations log, stolen data remains hidden
LockBit has leaked the transcript of its negotiations with Royal Mail, revealing a ransom demand of over AU$114 million.
Daniel Croft • Thu, 16 Feb 2023
XIoT security sees a sharp boost as vendors improve internal research
The extended internet of things is broad web, touching on almost every aspect of our lives, from healthcare to industry. By its connected nature, though, the XIoT can be ...
David Hollingworth • Wed, 15 Feb 2023
OAIC says Kmart, Bunnings facial recognition probe is almost complete
Australia’s privacy watchdog has announced that its investigation into Kmart and Bunning’s use of facial recognition will be completed in the coming months.
Daniel Croft • Wed, 15 Feb 2023
Tongan telco struck by a ransomware attack
Another Pacific nation has fallen victim to a ransomware attack, this time Tonga. Tonga Communications Corporation made the announcement on its Facebook page yesterday, ...
Enterprise security culture vital to avoid human error
With human error the central cause of most security breaches, a culture of security awareness is critical to bolster enterprise security, Cyber GC principal Annie Haggar ...
Malavika Santhebennur • Tue, 14 Feb 2023
US schools falling victim to an increasing number of ransomware attacks
A new survey has shed some light on the growing threat and impact of ransomware attacks on schools.
David Hollingworth • Tue, 14 Feb 2023
Israel’s Technion – Israel Institute of Technology hit by political ransomware attack
A leading Israeli technology school, known for its expertise in cyber security, has been struck by a ransomware attack, taking its website offline and disrupting planned ...
David Hollingworth • Mon, 13 Feb 2023
Email-based attacks causing millions of dollars in losses to Australian businesses
A new survey from security company Barracuda has revealed the costs of email-based attacks to businesses in Australia and around the world.
David Hollingworth • Fri, 10 Feb 2023
Quad nations launch ‘Cyber Security Challenge’
The Quad nations have launched the “Quad Cyber Challenge” in an effort to promote safe and responsible cyber habits within the broader online community.
Daniel Croft • Fri, 10 Feb 2023
Defence Minister announces removal of Chinese-made security cameras
In a move that will no doubt do little to help relations between China and Australia, the Defence Minister, Richard Marles, has announced that around 900 Chinese-made ...
David Hollingworth • Thu, 09 Feb 2023
Russian dark web market advertises itself on Moscow billboard, while donating to Russian troops
Moscow residents witnessed a rare piece of advertising on a giant digital billboard over the weekend — a Russian darknet marketplace was spruiking its wares right out on ...
David Hollingworth • Wed, 08 Feb 2023
Canadian hospital declares Code Grey cyber security incident, some systems offline
Ross Memorial Hospital in Ontario, Canada has been hit by a “suspected cyber security incident”, causing it to declare a Code Grey emergency.
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