Security

AISA calls for cyber security features to be standard in SMB tech products

AISA calls for cyber security features to be standard in SMB tech products

Peak body urges government action as small businesses pay extra for basic protections.
Staff Writer Nov 6 2026, 1:11PM Security
Large-scale data breaches rise sharply in first half of 2026, OAIC figures show

Large-scale data breaches rise sharply in first half of 2026, OAIC figures show

Malicious or criminal attacks remained the leading cause of notifiable data breaches.
Staff Writer Oct 29 2026, 11:03AM Security
ASD's ACSC records 20% rise in cyber incidents from FY25

ASD's ACSC records 20% rise in cyber incidents from FY25

Plus an 80% jump in notifications to entities about potentially malicious cyber activity.
Staff Writer Oct 28 2026, 12:31PM Security
Fortinet releases critical security updates across multiple products

Fortinet releases critical security updates across multiple products

ASD's ACSC monitoring the situation, but no active exploitation detected in Australia yet.
Staff Writer Oct 26 2026, 11:37AM Security
Patches released to address critical PHP vulnerabilities

Patches released to address critical PHP vulnerabilities

Two remote code execution flaws affected all PHP installations serving web requests.
Staff Writer Oct 22 2026, 10:39AM Security
ConnectWise credential compromise exposes MSP customers to M365 attacks

ConnectWise credential compromise exposes MSP customers to M365 attacks

Huntress confirms active exploitation of ConnectWise Cloud Backup API secret.
Staff Writer Oct 19 2026, 4:14PM Security
Cybersecurity failures see Fortnum Private Wealth penalised $1.35m

Cybersecurity failures see Fortnum Private Wealth penalised $1.35m

The company admits it failed to adequately manage cybersecurity risks across its financial advice network.
Jason Pollock Oct 14 2026, 9:59AM Security
Insight unveils managed security service

Insight unveils managed security service

Combines five integrated capabilities under a single contract with one delivery team.
Staff Writer Oct 9 2026, 3:05PM Security
OpenAI, Anthropic tell Australia they would welcome data breach rules

OpenAI, Anthropic tell Australia they would welcome data breach rules

Acknowledging the decision to notify authorities was currently at their discretion.
Byron Kaye Oct 7 2026, 12:09PM Security
WA government opens $1.15m CCTV rebate for small businesses

WA government opens $1.15m CCTV rebate for small businesses

Up to $2,000 per property available from 19 October.
Staff Writer Oct 6 2026, 1:49PM Hardware
Govt orders legacy tech stocktake to counter AI-enabled cyber risks

Govt orders legacy tech stocktake to counter AI-enabled cyber risks

Frontier AI capabilities have already targeted the Commonwealth's technology estate.
Staff Writer Sep 30 2026, 3:55PM Security
AUCyber wins managed SOC contracts with two Australian universities

AUCyber wins managed SOC contracts with two Australian universities

Adding approximately $1.34m in combined annual recurring revenue.
Staff Writer Sep 28 2026, 12:26PM Security
ASD's ACSC warns of actively exploited Citrix NetScaler vulnerabilities

ASD's ACSC warns of actively exploited Citrix NetScaler vulnerabilities

At least two flaws were exploited globally before patches were available.
Staff Writer Sep 28 2026, 11:28AM Security
OpenAI, Anthropic CEOs called to appear at Australian AI probe

OpenAI, Anthropic CEOs called to appear at Australian AI probe

Days after a rogue OpenAI bot had ‌hacked the country's health-system database.
Staff Writer Sep 27 2026, 7:46PM Security
Keeper Security extends agentic AI governance to endpoint privilege manager

Keeper Security extends agentic AI governance to endpoint privilege manager

Governing AI agents at the OS level, covering MCP and non-MCP actions alike.
Staff Writer Sep 25 2026, 12:00PM Security
ASD warns of rogue AI agents

ASD warns of rogue AI agents

Attempting to act on security vulnerabilities without human authorisation.
Staff Writer Sep 24 2026, 3:55PM Security
Australia says OpenAI agent hacked government website, checks for more breaches

Australia says OpenAI agent hacked government website, checks for more breaches

In what could be the first known instance of an AI agent hacking a government website.
Renju Jose and Chris Thomas Sep 24 2026, 3:47PM Finance
Australia says OpenAI agent breached government health data portal

Australia says OpenAI agent breached government health data portal

In what could be the first known instance of an AI agent hacking a government website.
Staff Writer Sep 24 2026, 9:54AM Security
Icetana AI wins $675,000 order through channel deal

Icetana AI wins $675,000 order through channel deal

The third Antara Core sale in three months goes to a major national retail property group.
Staff Writer Sep 22 2026, 3:08PM Security
ThreatCanary launches AI-native offensive security platform in Australia

ThreatCanary launches AI-native offensive security platform in Australia

Sydney-based startup combines EASM, API security and autonomous penetration testing.
Staff Writer Sep 16 2026, 10:34AM Security

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