Cyber attacks stories - Page 17
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.
CISOs prioritise real-time visibility as AI reshapes cloud security
Wed, 8th Oct 2025
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private cloud
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hybrid cloud
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digital transformation
CISOs worldwide prioritise real-time visibility and metadata to bolster cloud security amid rising AI-driven cyber threats and data volumes, says Gigamon.
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.
Fastly earns seventh consecutive Gartner choice for cloud WAAP
Fri, 3rd Oct 2025
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cloud security
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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.
Five key cyber security tips for cyber security awareness month
Fri, 3rd Oct 2025
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email security
October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month, urging all to stay vigilant online with five key tips to guard against evolving digital threats and scams.
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.
NSW tech sector to add 562,000 jobs, reach AUD $54bn by 2035
Thu, 2nd Oct 2025
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data analytics
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digital transformation
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fintech
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.
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.
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.
Australians lag in AI-era cyber security as phishing surges
Tue, 30th Sep 2025
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phishing
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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.
Retail sector boosts AI use while clamping down on shadow risks
Tue, 30th Sep 2025
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data protection
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physical security
Retailers adopt generative AI extensively, rising to 95%, while cracking down on shadow AI and personal account use to bolster data security.
Experts call for people-centred cyber resilience & data focus
Tue, 30th Sep 2025
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advanced persistent threat protection
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quantum computing
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risk & compliance
Experts urge a people-centred approach to cyber resilience, focusing on human behaviour, layered defences, and robust data governance amid evolving threats.
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.
Automated bots now account for majority of traffic to travel sites
Thu, 25th Sep 2025
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cybersecurity
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online fraud
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.
Breakout time drops as new attacker tactics surge in cyber threat space
Thu, 25th Sep 2025
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network security
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.
AI-driven cyber threats rise as human error & outdated systems persist
Thu, 25th Sep 2025
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iot security
AI-driven cyber threats in Australia have doubled, with human error and outdated systems leaving critical infrastructure vulnerable to attacks in 2025.
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.
South Australia's tech workforce to double, adding AUD $5 billion
Wed, 24th Sep 2025
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data analytics
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digital transformation
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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.
Teens charged in SCATTERED SPIDER cyber attacks as experts warn of ongoing risks
Wed, 24th Sep 2025
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ransomware
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encryption
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mfa
Two UK teenagers linked to SCATTERED SPIDER have been charged for cyberattacks disrupting Transport for London, amid ongoing global cyber threats.
AppOmni & Cribl boost SaaS security & data control against new threats
Wed, 24th Sep 2025
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saas
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cloud security
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advanced persistent threat protection
AppOmni and Cribl join forces to enhance SaaS security, offering improved visibility and data control to counter evolving cyber threats like UNC6395 attacks.