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- Report Finds Many Australian Businesses Struggle With Technological Changeby ACSM_Accro on October 29, 2024 at 10:52 pm
New KPMG research suggests the pace of change is leading to rushed technology decisions in Australian businesses. The KPMG Global Tech Report surveyed 2,450 executives from 26 countries, including 138 […]
- Big Rise in Cyber Attacks Affecting CPS Environmentsby ACSM_Accro on October 8, 2024 at 2:16 am
Cyber-physical systems protection company Claroty has released new research highlighting the significant business impacts of cyber attacks affecting CPS environments. The report, titled The Global State of CPS Security 2024: […]
- Research Finds SOC’s Increasingly Distrust Threat Detection Toolsby ACSM_Accro on October 4, 2024 at 12:06 am
Research by AI extended detection and response company Vectra has revealed growing distrust for threat detection tools as security operation centre (SOC) teams struggle to identify real attacks. The research […]
- Improve Software Supply Chain Resilience, Improve Securityby ACSM_Accro on September 25, 2024 at 10:51 pm
By Josh Lemos, GitLab CISO. Understanding through visibility, managing through governance, and anticipating through continuous deployment will better prepare organisations for the next supply chain attack, writes GitLab CISO Josh […]
- Government Releases Scams Prevention Framework Draft Legislationby ACSM_Accro on September 23, 2024 at 3:03 am
The Assistant Treasurer and Minister for Communications have announced the release of the exposure draft of the Scams Prevention Framework legislation and explanatory materials for comment. The framework establishes scam […]
- Funding Boost for Brandsec to Counter Web-Based Phishing Attacksby ACSM_Accro on September 23, 2024 at 12:21 am
Brand protection and domain name management company brandsec has been awarded an AUD231,000 grant from the Australian Government’s Industry Growth Program (IGP). This grant will support the ongoing development of […]
- Sydney Man Behind Ghost Encrypted Communications Networkby ACSM_Accro on September 18, 2024 at 1:45 am
An alleged mastermind behind a secret app for criminals and violent enforcers has been charged by the Australian Federal Police (AFP) during a global takedown of an encrypted communications network. […]
- Firefighters Union Unhappy With Cyberattack Responseby ACSM_Accro on September 4, 2024 at 11:08 pm
Victoria’s United Firefighters Union says its members, who have waited more than 18 months for answers regarding a December 2022 cyber attack on Fire Rescue Victoria (FRV), have been left […]
- Consumers Encouraged to Report Scams During Scam Awareness Weekby ACSM_Accro on August 26, 2024 at 2:29 am
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) and Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) have joined forces to highlight Scam Awareness Week between August 26 and 30, 2024. The annual […]
- Telstra Fined For Failing to Perform Customer Authentication Checksby ACSM_Accro on July 17, 2024 at 12:32 am
The Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) has fined Telstra over AUD1.55 million after an investigation found it failed to perform required customer ID authentication processes, leaving thousands of Australians […]
- The State of SaaS Security: Setting Priorities for 2025by ACSM_admin on July 12, 2024 at 12:57 am
Written by Arye Zacks, Senior Technical Researcher, Adaptive Shield. APAC security teams need more advanced tools to detect and prevent cyber attacks on SaaS applications Nearly 70 percent of enterprises in […]
- Cysurance to Offer Cyber Insurance to Sophos Australian Clientsby ACSM_Accro on July 10, 2024 at 1:41 am
Risk mitigation company Cysurance is teaming up with Sophos to offer its financial cyber protection program in Australia. Cysurance certifies, warranties, and insures cybersecurity solutions for enterprise end-users. The company […]
- Industry Responds to Protective Security Policy Framework Directiveby ACSM_Accro on July 9, 2024 at 2:57 am
The cybersecurity industry has responded to the Australian Government’s Protective Security Policy Framework (PSPF) Direction 002-2024, issued on July 8, 2024. The directive requires Australian Government entities to identify and […]
- Australian Organisations Top Global Data Breach Chartsby ACSM_admin on July 1, 2024 at 11:15 pm
Research by Rubrik Zero Labs has found that Australian organisations experience among the highest data breach rates in the world, and nearly all Australian organisations that fell victim to a […]
- Operational Technology Systems Face Rising Cyber Risksby ACSM_admin on June 20, 2024 at 1:22 am
A new report by Dragos Inc. has highlighted that sophisticated threat groups and hacktivists have demonstrated a capacity to breach critical infrastructure networks and disrupt operational technology (OT) systems. Dragos […]
- ACMA Calls Out Symbio Over Phone Scam Rulesby ACSM_admin on June 20, 2024 at 12:47 am
The Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) has ordered telcos Symbio Wholesale Pty Limited and Symbio Networks Pty Ltd to comply with Australia’s phone scam rules after an investigation found […]
- OAIC Launches Data Breach Legal Action Against Medibankby ACSM_admin on June 4, 2024 at 11:20 pm
Medibank Private is off to court after the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC) launched Federal Court civil proceedings this week concerning a data breach at Medibank and its subsidiary, ahm. The […]
- ACMA Update Reveals the Ongoing Fight to Disrupt Scammersby ACSM_admin on June 3, 2024 at 2:09 am
The Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) has released a telemarketing and spam update detailing its efforts to disrupt scammers in the January – March 2024 quarter. It says that […]
- Research Reveals a Cyber Disconnect Between OT and IT Teamsby ACSM_admin on May 29, 2024 at 1:09 am
Research by Palo Alto Networks has found that the disconnect between operational technology (OT) and IT teams is a security concern for Australian businesses. The same research reveals that Australian […]
- Uncertainty in Supplier Cybersecurity Strategies Undercuts Deals – Reportby ACSM_admin on May 28, 2024 at 2:06 am
New LogRhythm research suggests that 81% of security executives in Australia and New Zealand view their cybersecurity defence positively. However, four in ten companies have lost deals due to customers’ […]