October Cyber News Wrap-Up October was a high-tempo month for Australian cyber news: big-brand breaches, government policy moves, and fresh research on how attacks actually succeed. Our goal with this wrap-up is to give busy leaders a crisp, sourced brief you can share with execs and boards on what happened, why it matters, and the […]
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Scheduled Vs Continuous Vulnerability Scanning Why the old model is leaving gaps you cannot ignore For years, many organisations have relied on a simple rhythm. Run a vulnerability scan every week or month or quarter, read the report, fix a shortlist, repeat. That approach was fine when networks were stable and exploits took weeks to
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Cybersecurity budgets are rising in 2026, but smart allocation is what drives real ROI. Here’s how to make every dollar count. As we head into 2026, cybersecurity spending is expected to surge globally, with forecasts projecting a 12.5% increase to reach approximately $240 billion. But more money doesn’t always mean more protection. The real challenge
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JULY NEWS WRAP-UP Australia’s cyber landscape didn’t take a winter break this July. Cybersecurity isn’t just a technical discipline it’s a constant battle against evolving threats, shifting regulations, and unpredictable adversaries. July 2025 was no exception. The past month delivered a mix of headline-grabbing breaches, stealthy malware tactics, and regulatory moves that could reshape how Australian
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The Genea Breach: A Wake-Up Call for Australia’s Cybersecurity Standards In February 2025, Genea Fertility, one of Australia’s leading reproductive health providers, suffered a catastrophic data breach. The Termite ransomware group exposed nearly 1TB of sensitive data across 27 servers, exposing thousands of patients’ personal and medical information. This included Medicare numbers, health insurance details,
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Cyber Asset Management: The Hidden Challenge in Modern Cyber Security Why Cyber Asset Management Matters More Than Ever In today’s hyper-connected business environment, every organisation, regardless of size or industry, relies on a growing ecosystem of digital assets. From cloud workloads and IoT devices to user accounts and third-party integrations, these assets are the backbone
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Cyber Security in M&A: What CISO Must Know to Secure the Deal As mergers and acquisitions (M&A) accelerate across sectors, Cyber Security has taken centre stage in deal negotiations. It is no longer a technical afterthought but a strategic imperative that can make or break a transaction. For Chief Information Officers (CIOs), the stakes have
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AI-Powered Cybersecurity: How Google’s Big Sleep Prevented a Zero-Day Attack In a groundbreaking move, Google’s AI agent Big Sleep intercepted a critical zero-day vulnerability CVE-2025-6965 before it could be exploited. This proactive detection, targeting the widely used SQLite database, marks a pivotal shift in AI-powered cybersecurity. Unlike traditional methods like fuzzing, big Sleep leverages deep contextual analysis to
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June Cyber News Monthly Wrap-up As FY25 kicks off, Australian cybersecurity leaders are facing a rapidly evolving threat landscape. From regulatory enforcement to critical infrastructure vulnerabilities, June’s cyber headlines underscore the urgent need for proactive security strategies. This month’s wrap-up highlights five of the most impactful stories from June 2025 that every CIO, CSO, and
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WHAT CIOS SHOULD ASK THEIR MSSP IN FY25 PLANNING As Australian enterprises enter FY25, cyber security is no longer just a technical function it’s a board-level priority. With threat actors growing more sophisticated and regulatory pressures mounting, CIOs and CSOs must critically assess whether their Managed Security Service Provider (MSSP) is equipped to meet the
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