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Romantic Chatbots – to Be, or Not to Be

Romantic Chatbots – to Be, or Not to Be

‘Digital companionship’ has transcended science fiction. It’s now in a fledgling state, driven by a flourishing, if somewhat opportunistic, zeitgeist of AI-driven everything. Chatbots have been around for a long time, digitally speaking - nearly 60 years in fact since ELIZA was first created. And like most technologies, it eventually - and ...
Modern Threats Need Modern Defences – Why We Need to Modernise Cybersecurity

Modern Threats Need Modern Defences – Why We Need to Modernise Cybersecurity

With the benefit of hindsight, we can now look back and understand some of the cyber security missteps of 2023 to understand what we’re missing and how we can learn from our mistakes. We see artificial intelligence adding real tangible value in our efforts to increase defences around risk scoring and create efficiencies in threat hunting – meaning ...
How Organisations Can Combat the Surge in Phishing Attacks

How Organisations Can Combat the Surge in Phishing Attacks

As we rapidly progress into the digital era, Australia aims to become a world leader in cyber security by 2030. However, the threat of cybercrime continues to grow at an alarming rate. Australia has continued to see high-profile breaches leaving Australians’ sensitive data vulnerable and exploited, with some impacted falling victim to several breaches ...
Why Human-Based and Identity Security Is Becoming Increasingly Important

Why Human-Based and Identity Security Is Becoming Increasingly Important

By adopting a strategy of implementing identity-based security measures, organisations can proactively improve their security posture by establishing defensive practices that help manage threats arising from unpredictable human behaviour. However, for this to work, user actions need to be taken into account.
Upholding the Principles of “Responsible Tech” in a Rapidly-Changing World

Upholding the Principles of “Responsible Tech” in a Rapidly-Changing World

It’s no surprise that with the rapidly evolving landscape of tech, scepticism and concerns - from customers and shareholders is growing. As business leaders, it’s our responsibility to ensure that responsible tech principles are built into the very fibre of what we do. Ensuring that people and the planet are taken care of along the value chain. At BT ...
Is Using Generative AI at Work Cheating? A Quarter of Aussie Office Workers Say “Yes”

Is Using Generative AI at Work Cheating? A Quarter of Aussie Office Workers Say “Yes”

A lack of guidance on generative AI tools in the Australian workplace is creating rifts and increasing risks.
Dragos OT Cybersecurity “Year in Review” Reports Rise in Geopolitically Driven Attacks, Ransomware, and Threat Groups

Dragos OT Cybersecurity “Year in Review” Reports Rise in Geopolitically Driven Attacks, Ransomware, and Threat Groups

The 2023 Dragos OT Cybersecurity Year in Review is an annual overview and analysis of OT-focused global threat activities, vulnerabilities, and industry insights and trends.
Australian Security Teams Start to Address Functional Overlap in Their Tooling Stacks

Australian Security Teams Start to Address Functional Overlap in Their Tooling Stacks

Simplification is a key priority when it comes to uplifting cybersecurity strategies
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Jemena Strengthens Security Across Critical Infrastructure Sites Nationwide With Genetec Security Center

Jemena Strengthens Security Across Critical Infrastructure Sites Nationwide With Genetec Security Center

Sydney, 2 December 2025 — Genetec Inc. (“Genetec”), the global leader in enterprise physical security software, has announced that Jemena, a $12.4 billion company that owns and manages some of Australia's most significant gas and electricity assets has deployed Genetec™ Security Center to bolster security across its critical infrastructure sites ...
Intel Appoints Glen Boatwright as Country Manager for Australia and New Zealand

Intel Appoints Glen Boatwright as Country Manager for Australia and New Zealand

Sydney, Australia, December 1, 2025: Intel today announced the appointment of Glen Boatwright as Country Manager for Australia and New Zealand (ANZ), effective immediately. Glen transitions into this role from his previous position as Regional Sales Manager, where he oversaw HPI and HPE relationships. Glen brings more than 22 years of experience at ...
Macquarie Technology Group Welcomes ATA’s Change in Constitution to Appoint Telecoms Company Leaders to Board

Macquarie Technology Group Welcomes ATA’s Change in Constitution to Appoint Telecoms Company Leaders to Board

Macquarie Technology Group has welcomed the Australian Telecommunications Alliance’s (ATA) decision to change its constitution so that only telecommunications company leaders can be appointed to the Board. The decisions sees Macquarie’s own Group Executive Luke Clifton join the Board, bringing decades of technological and customer experience ...
CloudSEK Detects Over 2,000 Holiday-Themed Fake Stores Exploiting Black Friday and Festive Sales

CloudSEK Detects Over 2,000 Holiday-Themed Fake Stores Exploiting Black Friday and Festive Sales

Bengaluru, India – November 27, 2025 – As millions of shoppers gear up for Black Friday and the holiday shopping season, CloudSEK, a global leader in AI-driven digital risk protection, has uncovered an alarming rise in fake online stores. The investigation reveals over 2,000 fraudulent holiday-themed e-commerce sites designed to exploit consumer ...
Trend Micro Predicts 2026 as the Year Cybercrime Becomes Fully Industrialised

Trend Micro Predicts 2026 as the Year Cybercrime Becomes Fully Industrialised

SYDNEY, November 27, 2025 – Trend Micro Incorporated (TYO: 4704; TSE: 4704), a global cybersecurity leader, today released its annual Security Predictions Report for 2026, warning that the coming year will mark the true industrialisation of cybercrime. Artificial intelligence (AI) and automation are now enabling threat actors to run entire campaigns ...
Australia’s Boards Embrace AI, but Governance Gaps Are Widening, New Diligent Survey Reveals

Australia’s Boards Embrace AI, but Governance Gaps Are Widening, New Diligent Survey Reveals

Australian Organisations Balance AI Adoption with Risk Management, as Cybersecurity Emerges as a Top Priority
Datadog’s 2025 State of Cloud Security Report Reveals Increased Data Perimeters Adoption Amid Growing Credential Theft Concerns

Datadog’s 2025 State of Cloud Security Report Reveals Increased Data Perimeters Adoption Amid Growing Credential Theft Concerns

Although data perimeters are considered an advanced practice, over one-third of organisations have already adopted them
Phishing Attempts Targeting Black Friday Shoppers Surge 620% in the Weeks Leading Into the Holiday Weekend

Phishing Attempts Targeting Black Friday Shoppers Surge 620% in the Weeks Leading Into the Holiday Weekend

New data from Darktrace reveals a 54% jump in phishing attacks impersonating well-known festive retailers like Walmart, Macy’s and Best Buy in just the last week 
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