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Experts warn passwords no longer protect against AI
Malware

Experts warn passwords no longer protect against AI

Australian businesses and users face rising account-takeover risk as experts say AI-driven attacks and leaked credentials have outpaced passwords.

By Mark Tarre • 5 min read • Last week
Weak passwords expose systems and infrastructure risks
Data Protection

Weak passwords expose systems and infrastructure risks

Weak logins are still putting power grids, hospitals and water systems at risk as experts mark World Password Day with fresh warnings.

By Mark Tarre • 5 min read • Last week
Anthropic's AI agents spark debate over business risk
Digital Transformation

Anthropic's AI agents spark debate over business risk

Businesses face higher operational and cybersecurity risks as Anthropic's agents let non-technical teams build software that can act across systems.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Last month
CrowdStrike launches AI security coalition with partners
Cloud Security

CrowdStrike launches AI security coalition with partners

Boards face mounting pressure to fix AI-found code flaws faster, as CrowdStrike and partners launch a service to rank exploit risks.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Last month
Anthropic & OpenAI split on cyber AI release strategy
DevOps

Anthropic & OpenAI split on cyber AI release strategy

As cyber tools become more powerful, Anthropic is limiting access while OpenAI is widening it, raising fresh fears over misuse.

By Shannon Williams • 5 min read • Last month
LogicMonitor taps Chillisoft for ANZ expansion push
Digital Transformation

LogicMonitor taps Chillisoft for ANZ expansion push

The deal gives LogicMonitor wider reach in Australia and New Zealand as it seeks customers for observability tools without building large local teams.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Last month
OpenAI expands cyber access for verified defenders
Application Security

OpenAI expands cyber access for verified defenders

Thousands of vetted cybersecurity staff will gain broader access to OpenAI tools as the company loosens safeguards for defensive research.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Last month
VIPRE launches cybersecurity training for students
Malware

VIPRE launches cybersecurity training for students

Schools can now plug age-specific lessons into classrooms as VIPRE’s new training tackles phishing, bullying and AI impersonation threats.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Last month

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Macquarie Government appoints Dr Chris Peiris for Azure
Data Protection

Macquarie Government appoints Dr Chris Peiris for Azure

Public sector agencies facing tighter cyber scrutiny may gain stronger Azure support as Macquarie Government expands its Microsoft security push.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Last month
UQ study urges leaders to share cyber risk oversight
Data Protection

UQ study urges leaders to share cyber risk oversight

Boards and executives are being urged to treat cyber risk as a shared business issue, with human factors shaping breach readiness.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Last month
Cyber Essentials update raises bar on visibility gaps
Firewalls

Cyber Essentials update raises bar on visibility gaps

UK firms face automatic certification failures if any cloud account lacks MFA, as the revised scheme also tightens patching deadlines.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Last month
White Rook Cyber wins CREST accreditation for testing
Firewalls

White Rook Cyber wins CREST accreditation for testing

Procurement teams in defence and critical infrastructure may now view White Rook Cyber more favourably after its CREST testing approval.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Last month
Anthropic AI's Mythos triggers warnings over cyber risk
Firewalls

Anthropic AI's Mythos triggers warnings over cyber risk

Security chiefs say unauthorised access to Anthropic AI's Mythos model shows generative tools could speed phishing, scanning and exploit discovery.

By Shannon Williams • 5 min read • Last month
Microsoft to invest AUD $25 billion in Australia AI push
Semiconductors

Microsoft to invest AUD $25 billion in Australia AI push

The three-year spend will expand local cloud capacity, boost cyber defences and train millions of workers as demand for AI grows.

By Mark Tarre • 5 min read • Last month
Canada's High Commissioner visits Genetec Sydney centre
Smart Cities

Canada's High Commissioner visits Genetec Sydney centre

Canada's top envoy in Australia has spotlighted Genetec's Sydney hub, which supports security customers and critical infrastructure operators.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Last month
Fewer New Zealanders harmed by cyber attacks, survey finds
Multi-factor authentication

Fewer New Zealanders harmed by cyber attacks, survey finds

Greater use of two-factor authentication and password managers has helped cut the share of adults reporting cyber harm to 27% from 36%.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Last month
Irish firms face ransomware resilience gap, report warns
Data Protection

Irish firms face ransomware resilience gap, report warns

Many organisations overestimate their ability to recover from ransomware, as 57% of Irish respondents reported at least one attack in two years.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last month