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Australian businesses overestimate cyber recovery as losses soar

Wed, 8th Oct 2025
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A survey reveals Australian businesses greatly overestimate cyber recovery abilities, facing frequent attacks and costly downtime amid rising AI-related risks.
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CISOs prioritise real-time visibility as AI reshapes cloud security

Wed, 8th Oct 2025
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CISOs worldwide prioritise real-time visibility and metadata to bolster cloud security amid rising AI-driven cyber threats and data volumes, says Gigamon.
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Two in five devices still use Windows 10 as support nears end

Wed, 8th Oct 2025
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Over 40% of devices globally, including 38% in Australia, still run Windows 10 as Microsoft support ends in mid-October, raising cybersecurity risks.
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Fastly earns seventh consecutive Gartner choice for cloud WAAP

Fri, 3rd Oct 2025
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Fastly has secured its seventh consecutive Gartner Peer Insights Customers' Choice award for Cloud WAAP, praised for its Next-Gen WAF by 130 verified reviewers.
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Five key cyber security tips for cyber security awareness month

Fri, 3rd Oct 2025
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October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month, urging all to stay vigilant online with five key tips to guard against evolving digital threats and scams.
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Cyber insurance among small businesses surges amid rising threats

Thu, 2nd Oct 2025
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Cyber insurance among Australian small businesses has surged 50% amid rising cybercrime threats, with incidents costing an average of AUD $49,600 each.
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NSW tech sector to add 562,000 jobs, reach AUD $54bn by 2035

Thu, 2nd Oct 2025
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NSW's tech sector aims to add over 562,000 jobs by 2035, boosting its economic contribution to AUD $54bn, driven by growth in AI, fintech and cybersecurity.
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Australian firms cut cyber training despite rising threat levels

Wed, 1st Oct 2025
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Despite rising cyber threats and staff shortages, fewer Australian firms train non-security staff for cybersecurity, risking resilience amid growing attacks.
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Australian SMEs urged to bolster cyber defences as attacks surge

Wed, 1st Oct 2025
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As cyberattacks rise, Australian SMEs urged to boost defences with staff training and multi-factor authentication during Cybersecurity Awareness Month.
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Australians lag in AI-era cyber security as phishing surges

Tue, 30th Sep 2025
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A Yubico survey reveals Australians lag in cybersecurity, with 46% falling prey to AI-enhanced phishing and low adoption of multi-factor authentication at work and home.
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Retail sector boosts AI use while clamping down on shadow risks

Tue, 30th Sep 2025
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Retailers adopt generative AI extensively, rising to 95%, while cracking down on shadow AI and personal account use to bolster data security.
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Experts call for people-centred cyber resilience & data focus

Tue, 30th Sep 2025
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Experts urge a people-centred approach to cyber resilience, focusing on human behaviour, layered defences, and robust data governance amid evolving threats.
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Australian organisations urged to upgrade legacy tech for cyber safety

Fri, 26th Sep 2025
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Australian organisations are urged to upgrade legacy technology amid rising cyber threats, with vulnerability in outdated systems and supply chains a key concern.
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Automated bots now account for majority of traffic to travel sites

Thu, 25th Sep 2025
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Automated bots now make up nearly 60% of visits to travel websites, disrupting bookings and prices across the global tourism sector, a new report reveals.
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Breakout time drops as new attacker tactics surge in cyber threat space

Thu, 25th Sep 2025
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ReliaQuest reports cyber attackers cut breakout time to 18 minutes, with surging threats from Oyster malware and rising abuse of USB and IP-KVM devices.
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AI-driven cyber threats rise as human error & outdated systems persist

Thu, 25th Sep 2025
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AI-driven cyber threats in Australia have doubled, with human error and outdated systems leaving critical infrastructure vulnerable to attacks in 2025.
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Proofpoint launches new defences as AI email attacks surge

Thu, 25th Sep 2025
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Proofpoint unveils new defences against rising AI email attacks that manipulate assistants to leak data, amid soaring losses in businesses globally.
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South Australia's tech workforce to double, adding AUD $5 billion

Wed, 24th Sep 2025
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South Australia's tech workforce is set to nearly double by 2035, boosting the economy by AUD $5 billion and creating 49,000 new skilled jobs.
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Teens charged in SCATTERED SPIDER cyber attacks as experts warn of ongoing risks

Wed, 24th Sep 2025
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Two UK teenagers linked to SCATTERED SPIDER have been charged for cyberattacks disrupting Transport for London, amid ongoing global cyber threats.
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AppOmni & Cribl boost SaaS security & data control against new threats

Wed, 24th Sep 2025
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AppOmni and Cribl join forces to enhance SaaS security, offering improved visibility and data control to counter evolving cyber threats like UNC6395 attacks.