Final Patch Tuesday of 2025 with Zero-Day
Microsoft has released its final Patch Tuesday of 2025, addressing 56 CVEs, including two publicly disclosed vulnerabilities and one zero-day that was exploited in the…
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The Great Australian scroll-back: social media ban in place
Australia’s under-16s social media ban begins today, raising urgent questions about how young people will stay connected, where online risks may shift and what support…
Australia experienced highest ransomware rate globally, second highest in ransom payments
Rubrik Zero Labs has released new global research indicating that Australian organisations report the highest level of concern worldwide about identity-driven cyberattacks, as local businesses…
Australian Data Centres acquires data centre campus in Canberra
Australian Data Centres (ADC) has expanded its national footprint with the acquisition of a data centre campus in Fyshwick, Canberra, marking a new phase in…
Why Local, Automated SOCs Beat Global Giants
Luke Taylor, CEO of New Zealand–based managed security provider SSS, joins us on the sidelines of Canalys APAC Forum 2025, held in Da Nang, Vietnam…
Extortion only attacks surge for Manufacturers
Sophos has released its State of Ransomware in Manufacturing and Production 2025 report, revealing a significant shift in attacker behaviour as manufacturers improve their early-stage defences. The…
Fujitsu appoints Kendy Hau as Head of Defence, Oceania
Fujitsu has appointed Kendy Hau (pictured) as its new Head of Defence for Oceania, bringing more than 20 years of experience across Defence, national security…
Tech giants driving sharp rise in digital platforms complaints
The Telecommunications Industry Ombudsman (TIO) has reported a sharp rise in complaints involving social media and digital platforms, with more than 1,500 people approaching the…
Age assurance must not become data collection by another name
With the Social Media Minimum Age Act 2024 and updated privacy legislation set to take effect on 10 December 2025, privacy specialists warn that many…
Southern Phone penalised $2.5M for anti-scam breaches
Southern Phone Company Limited has paid a $2,500,560 penalty for breaching anti-scam laws following an Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) crackdown on mobile number…
3 Zero Day Vulnerabilities Found in PickleScan
The JFrog security research team has disclosed three zero-day vulnerabilities in PickleScan, a widely used tool for scanning Python pickle files, warning that the flaws…
Ausgrid cuts Java vulnerabilities by 99% in major security uplift
Ausgrid has reduced its Java licensing exposure and strengthened its cybersecurity posture after migrating from Oracle Java to Azul Platform Core, cutting potential licensing costs…