Cybersecurity

Following the recent release of Australia’s Privacy Act Review Report and the impending overhaul of privacy laws, small businesses, previously exempted from the Act, should prepare for changes in their obligations in the near future. As threats of cyberattacks continue to evolve, small businesses need

Arctic Wolf a leader in security operations, has today published findings from a recent survey of 300 cybersecurity and IT decision-makers from Australia and New Zealand. After a year of high-profile cyberattacks in the region, the survey data reveals trends, attitudes, and beliefs that these

According to Adaptavist’s Reinventing Work Report, Australia had the highest percentage of hybrid workers (34%) compared with those in the US, UK and Canada (with an average of 29%). With increased hybrid and remote work in Australia, opportunities are ripe for cybercriminals to attack businesses

BlackBerry Limited (NYSE: BB; TSX: BB) today released new research revealing that half (51%) of IT professionals predict that we are less than a year away from a successful cyberattack being credited to ChatGPT, and 71% believe that foreign states may already be using the

Australians are being urged to have a heart-to-heart with their friends and family members this Valentine’s Day, as they can play a vital role in protecting their loved ones from the heartache caused by scams. New Scamwatch data reveals more than $40 million was lost

Small business owners should not assume their young social media-savvy family members or employees have the know-how to defend their businesses from a cyber attack. Australia’s first generation of digital natives are among the least aware of common cyber security threats such as identity theft

Jobseekers are being urged to watch out for scammers, with new Scamwatch figures revealing Australians lost over $8.7 million to recruitment scams in 2022. The ACCC’s Scamwatch is warning young people in particular, to protect their personal information when applying for jobs and to beware

Recent global events, including a pandemic, a war and changes to workplace practices has seen a historic rise in the number and type of ransomware attacks, particularly different forms of phishing. The number of enterprise security breaches and critical infrastructure attacks also spiked, driven by

Australian businesses are being targeted by cybercriminals. The Australian Cyber Security Centre (ACSC) urges all Australians to protect themselves against one of the most significant cybercrimes – ransomware. In the ACSC Annual Cyber Threat Report 21-22, ransomware was assessed to be the most destructive cybercrime