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The worst-case cyber scenario: A call to action for Australian organisations

Mon, 3rd Nov 2025
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Australia faces a dire cyber threat scenario targeting its economy, infrastructure and government, urging organisations to enhance threat hunting and resilience now.
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Why now is the time to modernise your SIEM

Thu, 30th Oct 2025
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AI-driven cyber threats demand modern Security Information and Event Management systems to enhance detection, reduce costs, and improve resilience.
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AI-powered phishing threats outpace business defences & SOC teams

Sat, 18th Oct 2025
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Generative AI boosts phishing and smishing attacks, forcing businesses to rethink security as AI-driven threats outpace traditional defences and SOC teams.
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Boards underestimate cyber incident impacts, risking USD $2.7m losses

Wed, 15th Oct 2025
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Corporate boards often underestimate cyber incident impacts, facing ransomware losses averaging USD $2.7 million with downtime lasting 24 days, warns Willis report.
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Bitdefender launches global campaign to combat AI scam threats

Fri, 10th Oct 2025
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Bitdefender launches They Wear Our Faces campaign to fight AI-driven scams like deepfakes, warning consumers worldwide to stay alert and protect personal data.
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Cyberattacks exploit AI tools, deepfakes & critical software flaws

Wed, 8th Oct 2025
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Cyberattackers exploit AI tools, deepfakes and software flaws like Chrome extensions and Redis to breach enterprise systems and threaten executives.
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Leaders urge a cyber safe culture as AI & threats evolve

Tue, 30th Sep 2025
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Industry leaders call for a cyber safe culture as AI advances and identity-based attacks rise, urging collaboration and vigilance across all organisations.
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Manufacturers ramp up cyber resilience as AI threats intensify

Thu, 25th Sep 2025
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Manufacturers are boosting cyber resilience amid rising AI-driven threats, but only a third feel prepared for attacks like deepfakes and synthetic identities.
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Exclusive: Check Point's Gianluca Busco Arré on shaping hybrid security

Thu, 11th Sep 2025
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Hybrid work complexity drives companies to adopt unified SASE security platforms, boosting protection and performance across dispersed networks.
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CyberSecure Leeds 2025 to tackle AI threats with people-first focus

Thu, 11th Sep 2025
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CyberSecure Leeds 2025 will focus on using a people-first, data-driven approach to defend against AI-enabled cyber threats at Leeds Digital Festival.
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Fewer than half of firms ready for secure AI, Delinea study finds

Thu, 4th Sep 2025
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Less than half of firms feel fully prepared to secure AI, despite widespread adoption and high confidence in their current security measures, Delinea finds.
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Australian AI use & phishing risks surge as data leaks climb

Tue, 2nd Sep 2025
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Australian research reveals a 140% rise in phishing clicks and growing use of generative AI apps, raising significant workplace data security risks.
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Daon named leader in identity verification amid AI deepfake threats

Fri, 29th Aug 2025
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Gartner names Daon a Leader in identity verification, citing its advanced biometric tech and AI defences against rising deepfake fraud threats worldwide.
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Australians lose AUD $119 million as cyber scams surge in scale

Wed, 27th Aug 2025
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Australians lost AUD $119 million to cyber scams in early 2025 as attacks grow more frequent and sophisticated, urging tech and awareness measures.
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Deepfakes & AI scams prompt urgent call for workplace vigilance

Mon, 25th Aug 2025
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Rising AI-driven deepfakes and scams demand heightened vigilance in workplaces, urging businesses to strengthen verification and staff caution to combat sophisticated threats.
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AI-fuelled scams surge as Australian losses jump 28 percent

Sat, 23rd Aug 2025
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Australian scam losses have surged 28% in early 2025 as AI-driven fraud tactics grow more sophisticated, urging urgent action during Scam Awareness Week.
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AI-driven phishing & ransomware surge in first half of 2025

Thu, 21st Aug 2025
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Acronis reports a 70% rise in ransomware victims in H1 2025, with AI-driven phishing attacks surging, especially targeting managed service providers.
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Scams Awareness Week highlights progress & new cyber threats

Thu, 21st Aug 2025
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Scams Awareness Week highlights a 26% drop in reported losses, but rising AI-driven cyber threats demand renewed vigilance from all Australians.
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Australians turn to online quizzes as AI art floods framing shops

Wed, 20th Aug 2025
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Australians increasingly turn to Frameshop's online quiz to distinguish real photos from AI art as deepfake content searches soar by over 350% in August 2025.
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Trendspek achieves four key certifications amid industry AI threat surge

Thu, 14th Aug 2025
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Sydney's Trendspek is the first in its sector to secure SOC 2 Type 2, ISO 27001, ISO 27701, and ISO 9001 certifications amid rising AI-driven cyber threats.