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The Termite ransomware gang has claimed responsibility for breaching and stealing sensitive healthcare data belonging to Genea patients, one of Australia's largest fertility services providers. [...]

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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