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Bugtri launches in Sydney to curb AI vulnerability spam

Security teams are drowning in AI-generated bug reports, and 11 early users are already testing a system that filters the noise.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Yesterday

Ransomware

Five Eyes warning: AI reshapes cyber security priorities now

Smaller operators face faster, cheaper attacks as Five Eyes agencies say frontier AI could reshape cyber threats within months.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 5 min read • This month

Data Protection

How can phishing-resistant authentication strengthen AML compliance across the accounting sector?

Phishing-resistant logins could curb account takeovers that let criminals tamper with tax data, refunds and audit trails across firms.

By Geoff Schomburgk • 6 min read • This month

Malware

AI boosts nation-state cyberattacks, TrendAI warns

Defenders in Australia and New Zealand face faster, more adaptive intrusions as state-backed hackers use generative AI to scout and spread.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last month

Data Protection

Post-quantum cryptography: are we sleepwalking into the next Y2K moment?

Organisations that delay could face costly rushed upgrades as attackers already harvest encrypted data they plan to crack later.

By David Land • 4 min read • Last month

Data Protection

Orro launches managed secure browser service in Australia

Browser security gaps are exposing Australian firms to data leaks as staff copy, upload and share information in everyday work tabs.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last month

Hybrid Cloud

Infoblox to buy Kentik in network observability push

The deal could give enterprises a fuller view of hybrid networks as AI-driven operations and security tools demand cleaner traffic data.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Last month

Software-as-a-Service

Five Eyes warns AI heightens cyber risk & sovereignty

Boards are being urged to overhaul defences as AI speeds attacks and exposes firms to foreign vendors' access risks.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Last month

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Data Protection

Quest wins IRAP status for Australian government sales

Australian agencies could now buy Quest's security and data platforms without repeating lengthy internal reviews, after independent PROTECTED-level assessment.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Last week

Privileged Access Management

Why cyber resilience is an identity challenge

As AI and automation spread, organisations face a growing need to track who or what can access data, systems and workflows.

By Mathew Graham • 3 min read • Last week

Malware

AI makes ransomware more effective in Australia study

Data theft and repeat extortion are hitting Australian businesses harder as AI helps attackers make ransomware lures more convincing.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Last month

Multi-factor authentication

PhishByte warns Essential Eight misses phishing risk

Businesses risk false confidence if they meet the ACSC framework but leave staff exposed to phishing, social engineering and fake MFA prompts.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last month

Digital Transformation

Australia backs new AI office as tech leaders urge standards

The new agency could shape how Australian firms adopt AI, with leaders warning that standards and security will decide whether gains outweigh risk.

By Mark Tarre • 8 min read • Last month

Software-as-a-Service

The Essential Eight is being retired, here's what that means for your cyber programme

Organisations will need to widen cyber planning beyond a checklist as Australia moves to replace the Essential Eight with risk-based Essentials guidance.

By Tony Rabottini • 4 min read • Last month