Security News

Australian fertility services giant Genea hit by security breach
2025-02-19 17:40

​Genea, one of Australia's largest fertility services providers, disclosed that unknown attackers breached its network and accessed data stored on compromised systems. [...]

Australians Hit With One Cyber Attack Every Second in 2024
2025-02-10 17:33

Australia saw a record surge in cyber attacks in 2024, with data breaches escalating. Experts warn of rising risks as hackers may exploit AI-driven tactics.

Phishing Emails Targeting Australian Firms Rise by 30% in 2024
2025-01-23 19:16

For the APAC region as a whole, credential phishing attacks rose by 30.5% between 2023 and 2024.

5 Emerging AI Threats Australian Cyber Pros Must Watch in 2025
2025-01-15 16:53

AI cloning and deepfakes rank among the top challenges for Australian cybersecurity professionals in 2025.

Australian Government Agencies Failing to Keep Up With Cyber Security Change
2025-01-14 22:13

Cyber security maturity declines among Australian government agencies in 2024, as legacy IT systems hinder progress under the Essential Eight framework.

Australian IT Sector Maintains Strong Employment Outlook for 2025
2025-01-10 16:16

IT hiring intentions remain strong, though competition for jobs could be fierce.

Australian IT Pros Urged to Guard Against Chinese Cybersecurity Threats
2024-12-13 22:53

Australian IT pros are urged to strengthen defenses as Chinese cyber threats target critical infrastructure and sensitive data.

Employee Data Access Behaviors Putting Australian Employers At Risk
2024-12-06 22:00

New CyberArk research finds Australian employees choosing convenience over cyber security policies.

Resilience in Focus: How Australian Boards Are Preparing for CPS 230
2024-11-25 18:43

Australian banks, insurers, and superannuation funds must meet higher regulatory resilience standards by as soon as July 2025.

A closer look at the 2023-2030 Australian Cyber Security Strategy
2024-11-08 05:00

In this Help Net Security video, David Cottingham, CEO of Airlock Digital, discusses the 2023-2030 Australian Cyber Security Strategy and reviews joint and individual cybersecurity efforts,...