Global Stories

Cybercriminals weaponising stolen data in attacks

Cybercriminals escalate ransomware tactics, weaponising stolen data to extort victims, Sophos reveals. Threats now include exposing personal and illicit information.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 8th Aug 2024

Government

Altia strengthens APAC presence with new senior appointments

Altia boosts its APAC team with Rob Cordy as Head of Sales and Brandan Lizotte as Senior Business Development Manager, aiming to expand in Australia and China.

By Imee Dequito • 4 min read • Thu, 1st Aug 2024

Data Privacy

Security advocate backs Australia's social media ban for teens

Martin Kraemer of KnowBe4 supports Australia's proposed social media age bans, stressing the necessity of robust enforcement and education for parents and schools.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Thu, 25th Jul 2024

ANZ Bank

91% of Australians seek better support for neurodivergent employees

A new survey by DXC Technology reveals 91% of Australians feel organisations can better support neurodivergent employees.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 18th Jul 2024

Email Security

ExpressVPN privacy advocate warns of AI scams on Prime Day

As Amazon Prime Day approaches, Lauren Hendry Parsons of ExpressVPN warns shoppers about rising AI-fueled scams, urging vigilance against counterfeit deals.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 17th Jul 2024

Supply Chain

ISMS.online CEO discusses growth, innovation, and compliance

ISMS.online CEO Luke Dash discusses the company's 500% growth, innovations in compliance technology, and global expansion plans, including a new US office.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Thu, 4th Jul 2024

Digital Transformation

CEOs cautious about AI but focused on growth in 2024: Gartner survey

In 2024, 62% of CEOs are prioritising growth, the highest since 2014, signalling strong business confidence in recovery. AI tops the agenda post-Digital Transformation.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 23rd May 2024

Stories from Other Regions

Digital Transformation

Okta commits $50 million to support global digital challenges

Okta commits USD $50 million to tackle cybersecurity, digital equity, and climate action via its Okta for Good initiative.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Wed, 31st Jul 2024

Civil Defence

National disaster coordination system still on ice

Despite 20 years of attempts, New Zealand still lacks an effective disaster coordination system. Locals fear they remain unprepared for the next Cyclone Gabrielle.

By Phil Pennington • 5 min read • Tue, 30th Jul 2024

Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

New Zealand completes cyber security review after IPAC threats

New Zealand's NCSC has reviewed its practices following cyber threats against IPAC members, highlighting the need for broader, more comprehensive cyber security measures.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Mon, 15th Jul 2024

Ransomware

Tesserent to lead Victorian Cyber Security Showcase in July

Tesserent will lead the Victorian Cyber Security Showcase on 23 July in Melbourne, uniting government and private sectors to address evolving cyber threats.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Mon, 15th Jul 2024

Surveillance

AI-powered video tech boosts Sunstone Systems' surveillance solutions

Digital Barriers' AI video compression tech, EdgeVis, will be integrated into Sunstone Systems' solar-powered surveillance solutions, enhancing performance for highway markets.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 11th Jul 2024

Firewalls

Heathrow enhances efficiency & security with Genetec solutions

Heathrow increases efficiency and security by quadrupling its Genetec deployment, now monitoring over 150 km of baggage belts and 150,000 vehicles daily.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 10th Jul 2024

EduTech

Netsafe warns of inadequate response to rising online fraud

The Ministry of Justice's latest crime survey reveals a surge in online fraud, highlighting an urgent need for a coordinated multi-agency response, says Netsafe.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Tue, 2nd Jul 2024

Supply Chain

ISC2 named National Ambassador by Cyber Resilience Centre Group

The National Cyber Resilience Centre Group has appointed ISC2 as National Ambassador to enhance the UK's SME cyber defences and expand its Cyber PATH programme.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 28th Jun 2024

Unified Communications

Netsafe ramps up NZ's scam defences with new AI tools

Netsafe relaunches Re:Scam.org with advanced AI to combat scammers, as NZ's annual scam costs hit NZD $2 billion.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 19th Jun 2024

Cybersecurity

Group-IB helps bust Southeast Asian cyber fraud syndicate

Group-IB aided a tri-nation police operation that dismantled a cyber fraud syndicate, linking it to over 1,899 cases in Singapore and losses exceeding USD $25 million.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 18th Jun 2024

ECi

Ciphr acquires Shape Payroll to enhance tech capabilities

Ciphr enhances its payroll capabilities by acquiring Shape Payroll, integrating Shape's advanced API-led solutions and expanding its reach within the UK market.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Wed, 5th Jun 2024

EduTech

Budget 2024 focusing on cost-of-living & services

New Zealand's Budget 2024 tackles cost-of-living pressures with substantial investments in healthcare, education, and law and order, funded by public sector savings.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Sun, 2nd Jun 2024