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CyberCX expands Collingwood cyber deal into major partnership

The expanded tie-up gives Collingwood extra protection for member and supporter data as cyber threats intensify across Australian sport.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 9th Apr 2026

Storage

Australian firms warned over AI & cloud cyber risks

Growing use of cloud services and AI is widening cyber exposure for Australian businesses and households as security controls lag behind.

By Kaleah Salmon • 5 min read • Thu, 2nd Apr 2026

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Synack launches Glasswing readiness test for attack gaps

Offensive AI is widening exposure gaps for firms that test only a third of their attack surfaces on average, Synack says.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Wed, 15th Apr 2026

Data Protection

AI bots overwhelm identity controls in Australia & NZ

AI agents and service accounts are exposing Australian and New Zealand firms to regulatory, financial and reputational risk as controls lag.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 8 min read • Tue, 14th Apr 2026

Firewalls

Doppel wins ISO trifecta for AI, security & privacy

The certifications strengthen customer assurance as AI-driven phishing and impersonation attacks rise, giving buyers clearer proof of Doppel's controls.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Tue, 14th Apr 2026

Data Analytics

Exclusive: Celonis global banking head says AI rollout hinges on process intelligence

Banks risk wasting AI spending unless they first map how work really flows, as Celonis says process intelligence is becoming phase zero.

By Jake MacAndrew • 4 min read • Tue, 14th Apr 2026

Firewalls

Lumen warns of malware-backed proxy networks in APAC

Proxy networks built from compromised home devices are helping attackers hide in plain sight across Asia Pacific, Lumen says.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Fri, 10th Apr 2026

Firewalls

Anthropic launches Project Glasswing for cyber defence

Access to advanced AI security tools will be limited to vetted groups as Anthropic backs open-source defenders with USD $100 million in credits.

By Mark Tarre • 6 min read • Wed, 8th Apr 2026

Firewalls

Qualys warns exploitation is outpacing manual patching

Attackers are now exploiting flaws before patches exist, leaving 85% of vulnerable assets unpatched at disclosure across 10,000 organisations.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Wed, 8th Apr 2026

Data Protection

VITG buys Security Centric to boost cyber security

Mid-market clients across Australia and New Zealand gain broader cyber protection as the combined business reaches about 45 specialists.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Wed, 8th Apr 2026

Data Protection

Acronis launches global MDR service for MSPs world

MSPs can now add 24/7 threat monitoring and incident response without building their own security operations centre, as Acronis goes global.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Wed, 8th Apr 2026

Unified Communications

TCCA urges standards push on critical broadband security

Broader supplier chains and open standards are leaving mission-critical broadband networks more exposed as operators move to 4G and 5G.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Tue, 7th Apr 2026

Firewalls

Cloudflare, WatchGuard warn cloud security assumptions fail

Rising identity-based attacks and exposed cloud services are forcing Australian organisations to rethink security assumptions as threats accelerate.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 5 min read • Tue, 7th Apr 2026

Malware

Malware surge in open source software alarms firms

Organisations remain exposed as malware in open-source packages surged in 2025, with most advisories and account takeovers reported last year.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Fri, 3rd Apr 2026

Software-as-a-Service

Firms warned on ransomware amid backup & AI sprawl

Hidden software and poorly protected backups are leaving businesses more exposed to automated ransomware attacks, security experts warned.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 5 min read • Wed, 1st Apr 2026

Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Eventus Security wins four Global InfoSec awards

The recognition underscores growing demand for managed security providers that can integrate with existing tools and improve response times for enterprises.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Wed, 1st Apr 2026

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Treasury opens cyber threat sharing for crypto firms

Eligible US digital asset firms will now get Treasury cyber threat warnings at no cost, after losses from hacks topped hundreds of millions of dollars.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Sat, 11th Apr 2026