Australia saw a record surge in cyber attacks in 2024, with data breaches escalating. Experts warn of rising risks as hackers may exploit AI-driven tactics.
Australia saw a record surge in cyber attacks in 2024, with data breaches escalating. Experts warn of rising risks as hackers may exploit AI-driven tactics.
For the APAC region as a whole, credential phishing attacks rose by 30.5% between 2023 and 2024.
AI cloning and deepfakes rank among the top challenges for Australian cybersecurity professionals in 2025.
Cyber security maturity declines among Australian government agencies in 2024, as legacy IT systems hinder progress under the Essential Eight framework.
IT hiring intentions remain strong, though competition for jobs could be fierce.
Cashed-up ransomware criminals may exploit more zero days while potential blanket ransomware payment bans hang over defenders like a shadow.
Australian IT pros are urged to strengthen defenses as Chinese cyber threats target critical infrastructure and sensitive data.
New CyberArk research finds Australian employees choosing convenience over cyber security policies.
Datadog advises Australian and APAC companies to phase out long-lived cloud credentials.
Australia’s landmark Cyber Security Act has been passed, setting new standards for incident reporting, ransomware payments, and critical infrastructure protection.