As Cybersecurity Awareness Month draws to a close, the message "Cybersecurity is Everyone's Business" remains vital. Despite fewer high-profile breaches making headlines, cyber threats are still very much present. Just this month, Australian companies like Funlab, Perfection Fresh and Road Distribution Services were targeted by cyberattacks, underscoring the ongoing risk.
These incidents highlight the importance of Australiaโs Cyber Security Legislative Package 2024, part of the Cyber Security Strategy 2023-2030, which aims to position Australia as a cyber-secure leader by 2030. However, no legislation can replace the personal responsibility each of us carries in protecting ourselves ...
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Security Awareness involves educating individuals within an organisation about potential cyber threats, safe online practices, and the importance of maintaining a security-conscious mindset. Security Awareness programs aim to empower employees to recognise and mitigate cybersecurity risks, reducing the likelihood of falling victim to social engineering attacks such as phishing or malware. Effective security awareness efforts encompass regular training sessions, simulated phishing exercises, and the dissemination of relevant information to foster a culture of cybersecurity vigilance.
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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 ...
Australiaโs business leaders face a complex and rapidly evolving market landscape that is highly competitive, globally interconnected, and demands a proactive approach to ...
Phishing attacks, the most common form of social engineering, manipulate users into divulging sensitive information or clicking malicious links. With the rise of AI tools ...
The safeguarding of digital assets is an ongoing, uphill battle. This fight is made harder still by the gaps in cyber resilience policies and the alarming lack of confidence ...
Exploring the overlooked risk of sensitive info leaks in videos, with examples of real-world breaches like password exposures and crypto key losses.
SMS services remain a critical part of telecommunications; they don't require Internet access, and companies use them to inform their customers. This combination of features ...
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This Cyber Security Awareness Month, would-be homebuyers are being warned to protectย their cash this Spring selling season, following a string of property-related ...
Experts from Microsoftโs Democracy Forward team and Quorum Cyberโs Incident Response and Threat Intelligence teams will discuss current cybercriminal and nation-state actor ...
Today, the Australian Cyber Collaboration Centre (Aus3C) announced the release of the Annual Cybersecurity Attitudes and Behaviours Report (Oh Behave! 2024). The research ...
Results from a new study by Yubico show the need for education and taking a more holistic approach to cybersecurity at both work and home
Rise in API adoption causing financial services industry in Asia Pacific and Japan (APJ) to be more vulnerable to cyber attacks
Technology companies drastically trail other industries in overall security posture
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