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The worst-case cyber scenario: A call to action for Australian organisations

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Australia faces a dire cyber threat scenario targeting its economy, infrastructure and government, urging organisations to enhance threat hunting and resilience now.
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Why now is the time to modernise your SIEM

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AI-driven cyber threats demand modern Security Information and Event Management systems to enhance detection, reduce costs, and improve resilience.
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Documentary reveals human side of defending critical infrastructure

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Semperis's documentary, Midnight in the War Room, unveils the human stories behind defending vital infrastructure from global cyber threats.
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F5 breach exposes BIG-IP code & secrets, raising global risk

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F5 has suffered a major breach exposing BIG-IP source code and security flaws, raising global risks amid limited evidence of exploitation so far.
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Canadian firms join NATO drive for post-quantum secure comms

Sat, 20th Sep 2025
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Canadian firms Ammolite Security and Myntex lead NATO’s post-quantum secure communications drive, enhancing defence against state and non-state cyber threats.
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Global ransomware attacks drop 43% but threats evolve quickly

Sat, 26th Jul 2025
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Global ransomware attacks fell 43% in Q2 to 371 cases in June, but evolving tactics signal persistent threats amid rising cyber warfare and political motives.
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New Zealand’s place in global cyber defence - From medieval knights to cybercriminals

Wed, 23rd Jul 2025
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New Zealand faces mounting cyber threats from state-backed digital guerrilla warfare, urging urgent government action to safeguard critical infrastructure and national security.
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Cybersecurity on alert as Iran shifts to disruptive digital attacks

Tue, 24th Jun 2025
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Iranian cyber attacks shift towards causing disruption and political damage following Israeli strikes, raising cybersecurity alarms.
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Exclusive: Logistics firms face rising OT cyber threats amid global tensions

Fri, 20th Jun 2025
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Cyber attacks on logistics OT systems are rising, risking $500K+ losses as nation states target supply chains for strategic disruption amid global tensions.
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Thai organisations face surge in cyberattacks after border clash

Wed, 18th Jun 2025
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Cyberattacks on Thai organisations have surged following a deadly border clash with Cambodia, with hacktivist group AnonSecKh claiming dozens of attacks since March 2025.
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Escalation drives heightened Israeli-Iranian cyber conflict risk

Tue, 17th Jun 2025
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Escalating tensions following Israel’s Operation Rising Lion heighten risks of cyberattacks by Iranian actors against Israel and beyond, warn security experts.
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Ransomware hits Kettering Health: Experts speak out

Thu, 22nd May 2025
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A ransomware attack on Ohio's Kettering Health has disrupted services, halting elective procedures and risking patient data amid ongoing cybersecurity concerns.
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Australia faces mounting cyber threats to vital infrastructure

Tue, 20th May 2025
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Australia faces a growing threat from state-backed cyber espionage targeting critical infrastructure, risking disruptions to power, water, and healthcare services.
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Infosecurity Europe 2025 explores geopolitics & cyber threats

Wed, 14th May 2025
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Rory Stewart and NCSC's Paul Chichester headline Infosecurity Europe 2025, focusing on geopolitics' impact on cybersecurity at London event in June.
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Cyberattacks surge amid India-Pakistan clashes after strikes

Wed, 14th May 2025
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Hacktivist cyberattacks escalate after India’s missile strikes on Pakistan, targeting government and critical sectors amid rising geopolitical tensions.
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North Korean hackers step up phishing attacks on Ukraine government

Wed, 14th May 2025
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North Korean hackers have intensified phishing attacks on Ukrainian government bodies to gather strategic intelligence on the Russian invasion, Proofpoint reports.
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Cloudflare details Q1 Internet disruptions from quakes to storms

Wed, 23rd Apr 2025
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Cloudflare's Q1 2025 report reveals global internet disruptions caused by earthquakes, power outages, cyberattacks, and a monkey-induced blackout in Sri Lanka.
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Cyber security must focus on root causes, not just tools

Thu, 17th Apr 2025
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Former hacker Greg van der Gaast warns of rising cyber threats, urging firms to tackle security risks holistically rather than relying on tools alone.
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Bitdefender uncovers the mysterious RedCurl ransomware group

Thu, 27th Mar 2025
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Bitdefender has identified a new ransomware group named RedCurl, which has operated discreetly since 2018, utilising advanced cyber mercenary tactics.
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Vivek Ramachandran to discuss cyber threats in Singapore

Fri, 21st Mar 2025
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Vivek Ramachandran, founder of SquareX, will speak at Black Hat Asia on 2nd April 2025, addressing cyber threats to financial institutions at Marina Bay Sands.