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Global ransomware attacks have risen sharply as cyber criminals continue to refine their strategies, tactics and methods.
• Mon, 15 Dec 2025
As ransomware strikes, protecting data is protecting your business
As ransomware grows in scale, scope, and severity, traditional security strategies are not enough. Learn how Zero Trust Data Security protects data from attacks and keeps ...
Rubrik • Wed, 27 Jul 2022
AustCyber and Microsoft partner up for new traineeship program
Microsoft and AustCyber are launching an alternative pathway program, named the Cyber Security Microsoft Traineeship Program (Cyber Security MTP), designed for Aussies ...
• Tue, 26 Jul 2022
Notorious ransomware gang extorts small Canadian town
The LockBit gang has blocked the IT infrastructure of a small Canadian town, leaving the town to function on critical municipal services like transit, water, fire and ...
Hacker puts 5.4m Twitter account details on sale with $30k price tag
A hacker has put a database of phone numbers and email addresses belonging to 5.4 million Twitter accounts for sale on the dark web for $30,000.
Why your best software security defence tool could be your development team
When it comes to securing an organisation’s IT infrastructure, it can be tempting to focus on sourcing and deploying the best technologies and tools, Matias Madou at ...
Matias Madou • Tue, 26 Jul 2022
‘9 to 5’ out, flexible work in — professionals say
A recent report released by HR Leader and The Access Group has revealed that 88 per cent of professionals prefer flexible and outcome-focused work, rather than the ...
HR Leader • Tue, 26 Jul 2022
Cyber actors continue campaign against supply chain and third-party suppliers
A new study by ForgeRock has revealed that the massive 297 per cent surge in breaches were caused by security oversights associated with supply chain and third-party ...
• Mon, 25 Jul 2022
Class-action lawsuit forces T-Mobile to pay $350m for data leak incident
To settle a class-action lawsuit, T-Mobile paid US$350 million for a 2021 hack that leaked about 76.6 million US residents’ data.
China imposes $1.7bn fine on DiDi app for data breach incidents
Chinese ride-hailing firm Didi Global has been fined 8 billion yuan (AU$1.7 billion) by the Cyberspace Administration of China (CAC), the country’s cyber security ...
Surging scam losses prompt ACCC to push banks to act
After Australians lost a record $2 billion to scams last year, the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has taken aim at the major banks to adopt ...
• Fri, 22 Jul 2022
US DOJ concerned by blurred lines between cyber crime and national security
To address the constant evolution of cyber threats, Lisa Monaco, US Deputy Attorney-General, wants to engage private technology and cyber security companies to crack down ...
Comprehensive IT security is vital for effective protection of cloud-based resources
It’s been a part of business IT infrastructures for more than 15 years; however, adoption rates continue to accelerate, Aden Axen at Somerville writes.
Aden Axen • Fri, 22 Jul 2022