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Account Takeover Attacks on Social Media: A Rising Threat for Content Creators and Influencers

Account Takeover Attacks on Social Media: A Rising Threat for Content Creators and Influencers

In 2024 and continuing into 2025, social media platforms were prime targets for cybercriminals, with content creators facing the brunt of the malicious attacks, including a surge in account takeovers, malicious live streams, and sophisticated phishing campaigns. Bitdefender Labs has been at the forefront in analysing these threats, and the numbers ...
The Growing Nexus of Cyber Security and Financial Warfare – An Australian’s Perspective

The Growing Nexus of Cyber Security and Financial Warfare – An Australian’s Perspective

Opening Remarks Sadly, it has become an undeniable reality that the traditional boundaries between conventional warfare and economic statecraft are rapidly dissolving. Cyber security and financial warfare have evolved into critical instruments of geopolitical influence and power projection, with significant implications for nations like Australia. The ...
Security Is An Arms Race, and The Bad Guys Are Two Steps Ahead

Security Is An Arms Race, and The Bad Guys Are Two Steps Ahead

Cloud environments are a notorious ransomware attack hot spot. It’s a calculated strategy on the part of the cybercriminals. As the old adage goes, ‘follow the money’, and that’s exactly what they’re doing. Predictions suggest cloud infrastructure spend will reach over US$135 billion in 2026, accounting for over 67 per cent of total compute and ...
The Challenges of Underfunding Data Teams: How Data Drives AI and Security

The Challenges of Underfunding Data Teams: How Data Drives AI and Security

This article delves into the critical role of data teams in supporting AI and security initiatives within organisations. It highlights the challenges that arise from underfunding these teams, emphasising the importance of data quality, governance, and management. The piece explores the imbalance in budget allocation, potential risks, and inefficiencies ...
Google’s Acquisition of Wiz Signals a Shift in Cloud Security

Google’s Acquisition of Wiz Signals a Shift in Cloud Security

The cloud security landscape is facing a seismic shift. With Google’s recent acquisition of Wiz, one of the industry’s most prominent cloud security providers, many in the industry are considering the implications of cloud providers also serving as vendors. Organisations operating in multi-cloud and hybrid environments must carefully evaluate how these ...
Super Fund Hacks: Are We Seeing Warning Signs or the Full Crisis?

Super Fund Hacks: Are We Seeing Warning Signs or the Full Crisis?

Australia faces another significant cybersecurity breach, this time targeting superannuation funds managing trillions in retirement savings. This attack highlights a severe erosion of public trust and underscores the gap between Australia's ambitious cybersecurity goals and actual readiness. Discover how lax security protocols, regulatory shortcomings, ...
Microsoft’s Cybersecurity Vet to Vendor Visionary

Microsoft’s Cybersecurity Vet to Vendor Visionary

Tech giant, Microsoft, is heavily focused on building long-term trust with customers and re-establishing how cybersecurity leaders engage with the company. Mick Dunne, Chief Security Adviser for Asia Pacific at Microsoft, shared insights into the newly established Customer Security Officer (CSO) team, a strategic initiative. Dunne, who transitioned ...
How Organisations Can Achieve Secure-By-Design By 2030

How Organisations Can Achieve Secure-By-Design By 2030

Secure-by-design is no longer a futuristic ideal - it is an imperative for organisations aiming to fortify their cybersecurity defences by 2030. Achieving this transformation requires leadership commitment, developer education, and a shift in corporate culture.
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In The News

Macquarie Cloud Services Ranked Best Workplace in Australia

Macquarie Cloud Services Ranked Best Workplace in Australia

Macquarie Cloud Services today announced it has ranked number one in the 30-99 employee category in Best Workplaces in Australia 2025 List. Macquarie Cloud Services re-earned its place at the top of the list following the rigorous assessment of confidential employee feedback and detailed analysis of the organisation’s culture. Best Workplaces are ...
Proofpoint’s 2025 Voice of the CISO Report: Heightened AI Risk and Cyberattack Threats Fuel CISO Burnout in Australia

Proofpoint’s 2025 Voice of the CISO Report: Heightened AI Risk and Cyberattack Threats Fuel CISO Burnout in Australia

• 77% of Australian CISOs anticipate a material cyberattack in the next year, with human risk and GenAI-driven data loss topping their concerns • Three-quarters (76%) experienced a material data loss in the past year (up from 39% in 2024)
KnowBe4 Releases Cybersecurity Awareness Month Resource Kit at No Cost

KnowBe4 Releases Cybersecurity Awareness Month Resource Kit at No Cost

KnowBe4 launches its seventh resource kit for cybersecurity awareness month to empower individuals & organisations to "Secure Our World" with practical tools and training 
CrowdStrike Agrees to Acquire Onum to Supercharge Falcon Next-Gen SIEM

CrowdStrike Agrees to Acquire Onum to Supercharge Falcon Next-Gen SIEM

Real-time data pipeline platform eliminates migration barriers and delivers autonomous in-pipeline threat detection
Capture The Bug Achieves CREST Penetration Testing Accreditation in Australasia

Capture The Bug Achieves CREST Penetration Testing Accreditation in Australasia

Capture The Bug, a leading Penetration Testing as a Service (PTaaS) platform, is proud to announce its official CREST Penetration Testing accreditation in Australasia. This significant milestone demonstrates our commitment to delivering the highest standards of cybersecurity testing across Australia and New Zealand, placing Capture The Bug among an ...
New Sophos Report Finds AI Adoption and Increased Threat Activity Amongst Drivers Keeping Cybersecurity Burnout High In Australia in 2025

New Sophos Report Finds AI Adoption and Increased Threat Activity Amongst Drivers Keeping Cybersecurity Burnout High In Australia in 2025

Shadow AI, resource and budget shortages and meeting compliance and regulatory requirements put pressure on security teams
Claroty Achieves AWS Manufacturing and Industrial Competency for OT Security

Claroty Achieves AWS Manufacturing and Industrial Competency for OT Security

Claroty achieves AWS Manufacturing and Industrial Competency for OT Security. Achievement highlights company’s ability to provide unrivalled OT expertise for securing mission-critical infrastructure.
Turnitin Enhances Capabilities Amid Growing AI Bypasser Use

Turnitin Enhances Capabilities Amid Growing AI Bypasser Use

New detection feature helps educators detect potential AI misuse
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