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Australian Cyber Security Centre (ACSC) stories

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Australia sees rise in cyber threats & financial losses
2 days ago
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ransomware
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advanced persistent threat protection
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email security
Australia's cyber security landscape is deteriorating, with over 1,100 incidents reported and average losses surging to AUD $30,700, warns the ACSC.
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ThreatLocker aids Australian firms in meeting Essential Eight
Last week
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advanced persistent threat protection
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risk & compliance
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cybersecurity
ThreatLocker has unveiled a whitepaper to assist Australian businesses in achieving compliance with the Essential Eight cybersecurity strategies.
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Australian shoppers brace for record Black Friday sales
This month
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mfa
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ecommerce
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cybersecurity
As Australians gear up for a record-breaking shopping season, concerns about online scams heighten, with potential spending surpassing $69.7 billion.
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Qualys Cloud Platform achieves IRAP PROTECTED status
This month
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cybersecurity
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australian government
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acsc
Qualys' Cloud Platform has been evaluated as 'PROTECTED' by IRAP, affirming its security for sensitive data in Australia's government and critical sectors.
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Cybersecurity warning issued over Iranian infrastructure threats
Last month
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mfa
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phishing
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email security
A coalition of global agencies warns of Iranian cyber threats targeting critical infrastructure, highlighting emerging tactics and unresolved vulnerabilities.
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Global advisory issued on Iranian cyber threat tactics
Last month
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advanced persistent threat protection
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government
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nsa
A joint advisory from international agencies warns of Iranian cyber actors targeting critical infrastructure sectors using brute force tactics for credential compromise.
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LogicMonitor achieves key security milestone with IRAP certification
Last month
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data protection
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digital transformation
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encryption
LogicMonitor attains IRAP certification, underscoring its compliance with Australian Government security standards and boosting confidence in its cloud-based observability platform.
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Enhancing data centre security with mobile access control
Mon, 30th Sep 2024
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endpoint protection
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encryption
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physical security
Mobile access control is revolutionising data centre security, addressing insider threats and ensuring compliance with mandates like GDPR and NDB.
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NZ cyber security agency joins global effort against PRC botnet
Thu, 19th Sep 2024
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storage
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firewalls
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iot
The New Zealand National Cyber Security Centre has teamed up with global partners to tackle a China-linked botnet compromising over 260,000 devices globally.
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Action1 enters Australian market with local data centre
Fri, 6th Sep 2024
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edutech
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healthtech
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government
US-based Action1 enters Australian market with local team and Sydney-based data centre, aiming to help organisations meet ACSC's Essential Eight through automated patch management.
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CSCAU updates cyber security standard for SMBs to fight threats
Fri, 30th Aug 2024
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advanced persistent threat protection
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business continuity
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acs
Cyber Security Certification Australia (CSCAU) unveils its first update to the dynamic SMB1001:2025 standard, enhancing SMB cyber defence against emerging threats.
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Boxing star Danny Green fronts new Cyber Wardens, Cyber Security campaign
Tue, 13th Aug 2024
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telstra
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australian government
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cba
Boxing legend Danny Green champions the Cyber Wardens campaign to boost cyber security for small businesses amidst rising online attacks.
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Optus teams with Devo for new managed threat monitoring service
Sun, 11th Aug 2024
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siem
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it automation
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ueba
Optus, partnering with Devo Technology, launches a new Managed Threat Monitoring Service to bolster cybersecurity for enterprise clients using AI and real-time analytics.
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Clearing cybersecurity hurdles: Queensland's sprint to secure the 2032 Olympics
Tue, 6th Aug 2024
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digital transformation
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cybersecurity
Queensland ramps up cybersecurity to safeguard the 2032 Olympics against evolving threats, prioritising identity security and global standards compliance.
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Enhanced cybersecurity measures urged by Software@Scale
Thu, 25th Jul 2024
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firewalls
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devops
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siem
Louis Droguett, CEO of Software@Scale, urges firms to bolster cybersecurity with multi-layered approaches as threats from groups like APT40 intensify.
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Armis achieves Australian IRAP Protected level certification
Thu, 18th Jul 2024
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cybersecurity
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public sector
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australian government
Armis achieves Protected classification through IRAP assessment, bolstering cybersecurity offerings for Australian public sector entities amidst rising foreign threats.
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Report reveals reliance on memory-unsafe languages in OSS projects
Tue, 2nd Jul 2024
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cybersecurity
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software development
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fbi
A new cybersecurity report reveals that 52% of critical open-source projects rely on memory-unsafe programming languages, posing significant security risks.
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Doctors urged to tackle rising cyber threats in healthcare
Tue, 25th Jun 2024
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ransomware
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advanced persistent threat protection
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healthtech
As cyber attacks surge, doctors warn clinics to protect operations, with some even considering a return to paper records.
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Australia's biggest bank and telecom unite to protect small businesses
Mon, 10th Jun 2024
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edutech
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uc
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it training
CommBank and Telstra team up with COSBOA to launch Cyber Wardens, a free training program aimed at safeguarding Australia’s small businesses from costly cyber threats.
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Cyber security in retail: How proactive measures build trust and loyalty?
Tue, 28th May 2024
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data protection
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cx
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martech
Amid rising cyber attacks, 69% of Australian retailers are prioritising cyber security in 2024, with a focus on building consumer trust and loyalty.