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Genetec meets Australian Essential Eight cybersecurity standards
Risk & Compliance

Genetec meets Australian Essential Eight cybersecurity standards

Genetec has been verified by CyberCX for alignment with Australia's Essential Eight cybersecurity framework, boosting trust in its physical security solutions.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Tue, 6th May 2025
Genetec & Western Sydney University launch five-year internship
Physical Security

Genetec & Western Sydney University launch five-year internship

Genetec partners with Western Sydney University to launch a five-year internship scheme offering semester-long placements to tech students starting March 2025.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Thu, 1st May 2025
Exclusive: How WorldFirst's new World Card offers SMEs a cost-saving edge
Fintech

Exclusive: How WorldFirst's new World Card offers SMEs a cost-saving edge

WorldFirst's new World Card, launched in Australia, helps SMEs cut cross-border payment costs with no FX fees and 1% cashback across 210 countries.

By Melania Watson • 5 min read • Thu, 17th Apr 2025
Genetec completes IRAP assessment for cloud security in Oz
Physical Security

Genetec completes IRAP assessment for cloud security in Oz

Genetec gains essential IRAP assessment from CyberCX, enhancing its cloud security solutions for Australian government agencies and critical infrastructure.

By Melania Watson • 2 min read • Mon, 17th Feb 2025
Salto Systems announces leadership changes in Oceania
Physical Security

Salto Systems announces leadership changes in Oceania

Salto Systems has revamped its senior leadership in Oceania, promoting Caine Hillier to General Manager as it aims to bolster operations in the region.

By Imee Dequito • 2 min read • Mon, 3rd Feb 2025
Samsung introduces Galaxy Ring to Australia for wellness tracking
Samsung

Samsung introduces Galaxy Ring to Australia for wellness tracking

Samsung's Galaxy Ring, a wellness-focused wearable, will debut in Australia mid-October, marking its first release in South-East Asia and Oceania.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 12th Sep 2024

Global Stories

Oceania stories

Ransomware attacks on industrial targets surge, AI tactics rise
Ransomware

Ransomware attacks on industrial targets surge, AI tactics rise

Ransomware attacks on industrial firms surged to 708 in Q1 2025, led by manufacturing, with North America and Europe hardest hit, warns Dragos report.

By Melvin Hipolito • 5 min read • Thu, 22nd May 2025
Canon Business Services secures all six Microsoft accolades
Customer Relationship Management

Canon Business Services secures all six Microsoft accolades

Canon Business Services ANZ has earned all six Microsoft Solutions Partner designations, placing it among Australia's top 1% of Microsoft partners with enhanced tech expertise.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 21st May 2025
Majority unprepared for quantum computing's security risks
Encryption

Majority unprepared for quantum computing's security risks

Most organisations remain unprepared for quantum computing's threat to current encryption, with just 5% having a clear strategy despite rising concerns.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Wed, 30th Apr 2025
Allegis Group enhances efficiency with Salesforce Agentforce
Marketing Technologies

Allegis Group enhances efficiency with Salesforce Agentforce

Allegis Group has implemented Salesforce's Agentforce across its Asia-Pacific operations to enhance efficiency and improve candidate placement processes.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 26th Feb 2025
Canadian minister visits Genetec's Sydney Experience Centre
Physical Security

Canadian minister visits Genetec's Sydney Experience Centre

Genetec welcomed Canadian Minister Mary Ng to its Sydney Experience Centre, showcasing advanced security solutions and emphasising trade ties with Australia.

By Melania Watson • 2 min read • Fri, 21st Feb 2025
Ransomware report reveals evolving threat landscape in 2024
Malware

Ransomware report reveals evolving threat landscape in 2024

Dragos's latest report reveals a vibrant ransomware landscape for Q3 2024, marked by emerging groups, shifting tactics, and significant operational disruptions.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Wed, 18th Dec 2024
Ransomware attacks rise by 19% in October according to NCC Group
Ransomware

Ransomware attacks rise by 19% in October according to NCC Group

Ransomware attacks surged 19% in October, totalling 486 incidents globally, as threat actors increasingly targeted critical infrastructure sectors.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Mon, 25th Nov 2024
Nearly half exclude cybersecurity from AI projects, survey says
Marketing Technologies

Nearly half exclude cybersecurity from AI projects, survey says

A recent ISACA study reveals nearly half of companies in Oceania neglect cybersecurity teams in AI development, raising concerns over potential vulnerabilities.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 1st Nov 2024
Portchain expands digital solutions for Oceania ports
Unified Communications

Portchain expands digital solutions for Oceania ports

Portchain is expanding its digital solutions across Oceania, aiming to improve efficiency and sustainability in the container shipping industry.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 31st Oct 2024
Kaspersky detects over 38 billion web trackers in 2024
Data Analytics

Kaspersky detects over 38 billion web trackers in 2024

Kaspersky reports over 38 billion instances of web trackers harvesting user data in 2024, averaging one million detections per day.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 8th Oct 2024
Ransomware attacks rise 20% in July, industrial sectors hit hardest
Ransomware

Ransomware attacks rise 20% in July, industrial sectors hit hardest

Ransomware attacks surged by 20% in July, targeting critical sectors like industry and healthcare, reports NCC Group, with North America facing 220 incidents.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Fri, 23rd Aug 2024
Ransomware attacks surged 20% in July global report reveals
Cybersecurity

Ransomware attacks surged 20% in July global report reveals

Ransomware attacks soared by 20% in July, driven by reduced holiday staffing, with the industry sector hardest hit, an NCC Group report reveals.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 23rd Aug 2024