OAIC stories - Page 2
Australian firms move to passkeys as cyber threats bypass MFA
Thu, 17th Apr 2025
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ransomware
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mfa
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phishing
Australian organisations face rising cyber threats bypassing MFA, prompting a shift to passwordless authentication and a AUD $288.1 million government security boost.
Enhancing data centre security with mobile access control
Mon, 30th Sep 2024
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endpoint protection
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encryption
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physical security
Mobile access control is revolutionising data centre security, addressing insider threats and ensuring compliance with mandates like GDPR and NDB.
OAIC: Healthcare providers prime targets for cyber criminals
Thu, 26th Sep 2024
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data protection
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advanced persistent threat protection
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healthtech
The OAIC's latest report reveals healthcare providers as prime targets for cyber criminals, prompting urgent action calls from AUCyber and public concern.
Nearly half of Aussie firms dread cloud breaches hindering ops
Wed, 25th Sep 2024
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devops
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cloud security
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socs
Nearly half of Australia's IT and security leaders fear a cloud breach could halt operations, research by Illumio reveals, stressing urgent need for enhanced security.
Vectra AI reveals critical flaw in Google Cloud Document AI
Fri, 20th Sep 2024
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storage
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semiconductors
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socs
Vectra AI reveals a critical Transitive Access Abuse vulnerability in Google Cloud's Document AI, raising data exfiltration risk for users.
Australia's Privacy Act reforms: Business impact detailed
Fri, 13th Sep 2024
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digital transformation
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advanced persistent threat protection
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cybersecurity
As Australia updates its Privacy Act, businesses face increasing pressure to enhance identity security amid rapid digital transformation, warns SailPoint.
Cloudera achieves PCI DSS Level 1 certification, boosts security
Fri, 23rd Aug 2024
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private cloud
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paas
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digital transformation
Cloudera achieves PCI DSS Level 1 compliance, underscoring its commitment to cybersecurity and aiding financial institutions' AI-driven initiatives amid rising data breaches.
Rising data breaches underscore importance of World Backup Day
Tue, 26th Mar 2024
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data protection
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dr
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encryption
As data breaches surge by 19% in 2023, World Backup Day urges personal and enterprise level data protection, with Cloudera's VP Keir Garrett emphasising disaster recovery measures.
Australia's healthcare sector faces escalating cyber threat
Wed, 13th Mar 2024
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cybersecurity
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healthtech
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security vulnerabilities
Claroty research exposes a rise in cybersecurity vulnerabilities in Australia's healthcare sector, suggesting significant risks for hospitals and health clinics.
Trustifi enhances cybersecurity in Australia with new geofencing capabilities
Wed, 6th Mar 2024
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encryption
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advanced persistent threat protection
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risk & compliance
Trustifi has introduced geofencing capabilities to expand its MSSP offerings in Australia, complying with nationwide regulations; the AI-powered email security solutions take a robust stand against emerging cyber threats.
Data Privacy Day: Vectra AI emphasises a proactive approach
Fri, 26th Jan 2024
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data protection
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data analytics
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martech
In celebration of International Data Privacy Day, Vectra AI's Chris Fisher stresses the need for organisations to take a proactive stance in improving data protection measures.
Ongoing vigilance in data protection measures essential
Wed, 6th Sep 2023
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breach prevention
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cybersecurity
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data breach
The need for organisations to strengthen data security and promptly respond to suspected breaches is highlighted in the latest Notifiable data breaches report.
Data governance key to combat data loss and breaches
Tue, 28th Mar 2023
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dr
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breach prevention
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data privacy
Data governance is crucial in combatting data breaches, with a recent report revealing a 26% increase in breaches in Australia.