Cybersecurity

Big Tech on Notice: Australia’s New Anti-Scam Law and Its Impact on Businesses

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Big Tech on Notice: Australia’s New Anti-Scam Law and Its Impact on SMEs A significant development is shaking up the Australian cybersecurity landscape: the proposed anti-scam law targeting large internet companies. While aimed at Big Tech, the implications of this legislation extend to all businesses in the digital space, especially Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs).

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The Three-Pronged Approach to Conquering Cyber Security

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The Three-Pronged Approach to Conquering Cyber Security Cyber threats are constantly evolving, making it a challenge to keep your organisation’s data and systems secure. While some might think the answer lies solely in the latest tech, the most successful approach utilises a three-pillar approach to cybersecurity: People, Processes, and Technology. People: Your Human Firewall People

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Lack of Confidence in Cybersecurity Strategy Loses Deals

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Businesses Losing Deals Due to Lack of Confidence in Cyber Security Strategy A new report 2024 State of the Security Team: Navigating Constant Change Research Report, reveals a concerning disconnect between security professionals and their customers in Australia and New Zealand (ANZ). While 81% of security leaders feel confident in their cybersecurity defences, a significant

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Cybersecurity Budgets, Benchmarks for Financial Services

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Cybersecurity Budgets and Benchmarks for Financial Institutions While cybersecurity budgets at financial services institutions are constrained compared with previous years, fundamental concerns still dominate priorities, according to a recent survey report. Digital transformation is the top business driver for cybersecurity, but respondents indicate that regulatory pressure is increasing and gaining in importance. Further, it seems cybersecurity

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Phishing Attacks: Australians Arrested In Cybercrime Operation

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Phishing Attacks: Australians Arrested In Cybercrime Operation Australians reported a massive number of phishing attacks in 2023 – over 108,000 according to Scamwatch. These attacks resulted in staggering losses of $26 million. This doesn’t account for the hidden costs associated with data breaches, such as reputational damage and lost productivity. A recent global takedown of

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Urgent Patch Needed for Cisco Firewall Vulnerabilities (ArcaneDoor)

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Urgent Patch Needed for Cisco Firewall Vulnerabilities (ArcaneDoor) Cisco Releases Security Updates Addressing ArcaneDoor, Vulnerabilities in Cisco Firewall Platforms Businesses and organisations relying on Cisco’s Adaptive Security Appliance (ASA) and Firepower Threat Defence (FTD) firewalls are being advised to take immediate action to protect themselves from a sophisticated cyber-attack campaign dubbed ArcaneDoor. This campaign is

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Balancing Security and Budget: A Non-For-Profit’s Struggle with Network Management

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Recently a new client and The CIO for a not-for-profit were faced with a common problem. Overburdened by their daily tasks and project deadlines, the CIO and IT Team struggled to find time for proactive network monitoring, a critical step in cybersecurity.  Adding staff wasn’t an option due to budget constraints. Outsourcing firewall management, another

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Urgent Action Needed: Securing Australia’s Healthcare from Cyberattacks

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New research by cybersecurity firm Claroty has unveiled several alarming trends in the global healthcare sector. The findings suggest a growing number of vulnerabilities that could have profound implications for Australia’s hospitals and health clinics. According to the research, nearly a quarter (23%) of all healthcare devices, particularly those used in imaging and surgery, have

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CommuniCloud: Leveraging AI for a Sharper Cybersecurity Edge

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The cybersecurity landscape is ever evolving, with attackers constantly developing new tactics. Here at CommuniCloud, we believe in staying ahead of the curve. That’s why we’re excited to discuss the growing role of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in cyber defence. AI is transforming cybersecurity by offering: Enhanced Threat Detection: AI can analyse vast amounts of data,

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Important Security Alert: Critical Vulnerability in Fortinet’s FortiClient EMS

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This message is to inform you about a critical security vulnerability in Fortinet’s FortiClient EMS software. The vulnerability is rated 9.8, indicating a severe risk. It exposes systems to potential SQL injection attacks. Summary of the Vulnerability CVE-2023-48788 is a critical SQL injection vulnerability discovered in Fortinet devices, potentially enabling remote attackers to execute commands

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