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Data privacy myths leave smaller firms exposed to attack
Firewalls

Data privacy myths leave smaller firms exposed to attack

Myths over the value of business data are leaving smaller firms dangerously exposed, IDS-INDATA warns ahead of Data Privacy Day.

By Shannon Williams • 5 min read • Fri, 9th Jan 2026

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N-able report flags rise in network perimeter threats
Firewalls

N-able report flags rise in network perimeter threats

Businesses relying only on endpoint tools could miss more than 137,000 network attacks, as perimeter threats took a larger share in 2025.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 26th Mar 2026
N-able sees network attacks surge as AI boosts SOCs
Firewalls

N-able sees network attacks surge as AI boosts SOCs

Network and perimeter attacks are resurging as SOCs lean on AI and SOAR, with 90% of investigations now handled autonomously.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Wed, 25th Mar 2026
OPSWAT founder urges prevention-first cyber defence
Malware

OPSWAT founder urges prevention-first cyber defence

OPSWAT founder Benny Czarny urges a prevention-first cyber defence in his new book, arguing detection-led tools can no longer keep pace.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Fri, 20th Mar 2026
Gallagher unveils safer F5 & F6 smart fence controllers
Physical Security

Gallagher unveils safer F5 & F6 smart fence controllers

Gallagher debuts F5 and F6 smart fence controllers, adding safety, smart sync and scalable integration for high-risk perimeter sites.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Thu, 19th Mar 2026
TrendAI & Nvidia boost security for agentic AI tools
Cloud Security

TrendAI & Nvidia boost security for agentic AI tools

TrendAI and Nvidia deepen collaboration to embed layered security and governance into OpenShell, protecting long-lived autonomous AI agents.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Thu, 19th Mar 2026
Barracuda warns of surge in credential-focused attacks
Malware

Barracuda warns of surge in credential-focused attacks

Barracuda reports a global surge in identity-based cyber attacks, with stolen credentials, supply-chain abuse and weaponised PDFs on the rise.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 19th Mar 2026
VIPRE email security integrates with Microsoft Defender
Cloud Security

VIPRE email security integrates with Microsoft Defender

VIPRE links its Integrated Email Security with Microsoft Defender, unifying phishing and BEC detections in a single Defender console view.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Wed, 18th Mar 2026
Veriff & Data Zoo partner to combat AI identity fraud
Data Protection

Veriff & Data Zoo partner to combat AI identity fraud

Veriff taps Data Zoo's global data network to bolster multi-layered ID checks and help digital firms fight fast-evolving AI identity fraud.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Wed, 18th Feb 2026
Securing the digital classroom: A layered cybersecurity approach for K-12 schools
Malware

Securing the digital classroom: A layered cybersecurity approach for K-12 schools

As classrooms digitise, SonicWall pushes layered cybersecurity to shield K-12 schools from ransomware, phishing and zero-day threats.

By Asif Mujtaba • 4 min read • Fri, 13th Feb 2026
Phishing-as-a-service kits drive surge in 2025 scams
Firewalls

Phishing-as-a-service kits drive surge in 2025 scams

Phishing-as-a-service kits doubled in 2025, now powering 90% of attacks as cyber gangs race to outsmart multifactor checks and filters.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Thu, 15th Jan 2026
Top Fraud Trends and Considerations for 2026
Unified Communications

Top Fraud Trends and Considerations for 2026

AI-driven fraud, deepfakes and synthetic IDs are redefining 2026 risk, forcing firms to ditch reactive tools for layered, intelligent defence.

By Edmund Ng • 4 min read • Mon, 5th Jan 2026
Ransomware groups surge as automation cuts attack time to 18 mins
Ransomware

Ransomware groups surge as automation cuts attack time to 18 mins

Automation and AI slash ransomware attack times to 18 minutes, challenging defenders to match speed with automated defences, says ReliaQuest report.

By Shannon Williams • 5 min read • Thu, 23rd Oct 2025
ASIO's declassified insights send powerful messages on protecting people, data centres, and buildings
Physical Security

ASIO's declassified insights send powerful messages on protecting people, data centres, and buildings

ASIO Director warns of heightened 2025 threat level, urging enhanced physical and cyber security in buildings amid rising terrorism and sabotage risks.

By Michael Fisher • 6 min read • Mon, 23rd Jun 2025
Experts urge businesses to move beyond passwords for security
Multi-factor authentication

Experts urge businesses to move beyond passwords for security

On World Password Day, experts urge moving beyond strong passwords to layered security, including MFA and AI, as 79% of attacks now bypass malware.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 2nd May 2025

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Lab data breach exposes sensitive records of 1.6 million people
Firewalls

Lab data breach exposes sensitive records of 1.6 million people

The Laboratory Services Cooperative has suffered a data breach exposing sensitive info of 1.6 million people across 35 states, highlighting risks in healthcare.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Wed, 23rd Apr 2025
Learning from the best: Cyberattack lessons from the BFSI sector
Virtualisation

Learning from the best: Cyberattack lessons from the BFSI sector

The banking, financial services and insurance (BFSI) sector in Australia is one of the most prone industries to cyberattacks.

By Les Williamson • 5 min read • Wed, 20th Sep 2017