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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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Claroty Unveils New xDome Platform

Claroty Unveils New xDome Platform

Claroty Introduces New Impact-centric Approach to CPS Risk Reduction with Device Purpose and Risk Benchmarking Capabilities Organisations Can Now Prioritise CPS Remediation Efforts Based on Potential Impact to Business Outcomes
Bitdefender Launches Powerful Compliance Management Solution Unified With Endpoint Security

Bitdefender Launches Powerful Compliance Management Solution Unified With Endpoint Security

Bitdefender today announced GravityZone Compliance Manager, a new addition to its GravityZone platform that helps organisations reduce the burden of compliance and streamline audit readiness. Designed specifically for today’s complex regulatory landscape, the solution provides real-time visibility, automated remediation, audit-ready reports, and ...
Fortinet Launches Cybersecurity Curriculum for Classrooms in Australia to Strengthen Digital Resilience in Education

Fortinet Launches Cybersecurity Curriculum for Classrooms in Australia to Strengthen Digital Resilience in Education

Fortinet showcases free, education-focused training service that builds foundational cyber awareness among students at the 2025 AIS NSW ICT Management and Leadership Conference – Digital Directors    
New Research Shows ANZ Security Leaders Are Optimistic about AI Agents, But Trust and Compliance Are Key

New Research Shows ANZ Security Leaders Are Optimistic about AI Agents, But Trust and Compliance Are Key

IT security leaders across ANZ expect AI agents to be beneficial, yet most see significant readiness gaps in deploying proper safeguards As AI adoption accelerates and cyber threats increase, 75 per cent of Australian and New Zealand (ANZ) IT security leaders recognise their security practices need transformation. New data from the latest ...
CrowdStrike Reports First Quarter Fiscal Year 2026 Financial Results

CrowdStrike Reports First Quarter Fiscal Year 2026 Financial Results

• Ending ARR surpasses $4.4 billion, adding $194 million in net new ARR • Delivers strong Falcon Flex deal momentum with accounts exceeding $3.2 billion in total deal value, growing more than 6x year-over-year • Achieves record cash flow from operations of $384 million and robust free cash flow of $279 million • Announces share repurchase authorization ...
Ip.Glass Supports Major Infrastructure Transformation At Hornsby Shire Council With Fortinet Secure SD-WAN Solution

Ip.Glass Supports Major Infrastructure Transformation At Hornsby Shire Council With Fortinet Secure SD-WAN Solution

June 04, 2025 – Ip.Glass, a leading provider of innovative cybersecurity and networking services, has successfully delivered a complete network transformation for Hornsby Shire Council using Fortinet’s Secure SD-WAN and SD-Branch solutions. The project represents a significant step forward in the Council’s strategy to improve connectivity, enhance ...
Nintex Survey Finds Australian IT Leaders Embrace AI as SaaS Sprawl Undermines Productivity

Nintex Survey Finds Australian IT Leaders Embrace AI as SaaS Sprawl Undermines Productivity

Melbourne, Australia – June 5, 2025 – Australian mid-market organisations are contending with a growing software sprawl crisis, with 49% juggling between 51 and 200 SaaS tools, and half adding a new tool every two to four weeks. To overcome this, Australians are turning to AI, with 92% deploying AI to detect redundant apps, automate integrations, and ...
Optus Announces Appointment Of New Chief Security & Risk Officer

Optus Announces Appointment Of New Chief Security & Risk Officer

Optus has today announced the appointment of Pieter van der Merwe who will be joining Optus as Chief Security & Risk Officer. Optus CEO Stephen Rue said in a message to all employees that the appointment would enable the company to further strengthen and protect the security of Optus and its customers. Pieter is currently the Chief Security ...
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