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My Databoss signs Barry Plant as AUSTRAC rules loom
Real estate

My Databoss signs Barry Plant as AUSTRAC rules loom

Real estate and law firms are racing to get compliant before AUSTRAC brings up to 100,000 professional services businesses under supervision in 2026.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Thu, 9th Apr 2026
What modern businesses expect from security providers
Digital Transformation

What modern businesses expect from security providers

Businesses now want security that integrates with daily operations, scales with growth and responds quickly when incidents arise.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Thu, 9th Apr 2026
CyberCX expands Collingwood cyber deal into major partnership
Data Protection

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
Employees outspot managers in CommBank scam research
Phishing

Employees outspot managers in CommBank scam research

Email fraud is still slipping through Australian firms as front-line staff prove better than managers at spotting scams, a CommBank survey found.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Thu, 9th Apr 2026
Australians fear identity theft as online fraud rises
Surveillance

Australians fear identity theft as online fraud rises

Fraud is eroding trust in digital services, with 56% of Australians saying they have already suffered online scams or identity theft.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Thu, 9th Apr 2026
ASIC steps up takedown of AI investment scam sites
Data Protection

ASIC steps up takedown of AI investment scam sites

Australians have lost AUD $837.7 million to investment scams this year, prompting a 90% rise in ASIC website takedowns.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Wed, 8th Apr 2026
Beaten Zone hits AUD $17 million defence fundraise
Cybersecurity

Beaten Zone hits AUD $17 million defence fundraise

Defence tech is drawing fresh investor interest as the Brisbane fund says committed capital has reached AUD $17 million, led by Steve Baxter.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Wed, 8th Apr 2026
Australia launches cyber battle to tackle skills shortage
EduTech

Australia launches cyber battle to tackle skills shortage

More than 300 students will get free training and mentoring as a national contest tries to fill Australia’s cyber skills gap.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Wed, 8th Apr 2026
Vulnetix named Australia's first global CVE authority
Malware

Vulnetix named Australia's first global CVE authority

Australian developers can now access free vulnerability tools as Vulnetix takes a formal role in global software flaw tracking.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Tue, 7th Apr 2026
Avocado warns on code repository supply chain attacks
Cloud Security

Avocado warns on code repository supply chain attacks

Australian organisations face fresh risk of cloud and identity compromise as the cyber watchdog reissues its alert on repository attacks.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Tue, 7th Apr 2026
Australia, Anthropic sign AI safety & research deal
Agricultural Technology

Australia, Anthropic sign AI safety & research deal

The deal will give Canberra access to AI risk findings and usage data as Anthropic expands research support and plans a Sydney office.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Fri, 3rd Apr 2026
Australian firms warned over AI & cloud cyber risks
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
Macquarie wins Netskope APJ managed services award
Data Protection

Macquarie wins Netskope APJ managed services award

The deal underlines rising demand for bundled cloud security as Australian agencies and businesses face tighter compliance and AI-related data risks.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Thu, 2nd Apr 2026
CyberPath opens consultation on Australia's cyber workforce
EduTech

CyberPath opens consultation on Australia's cyber workforce

A national push to define cyber careers could ease hiring gaps and improve training pathways as Australia seeks more security staff.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Wed, 1st Apr 2026
efex buys Priority 1 IT to expand Queensland reach
Network Infrastructure

efex buys Priority 1 IT to expand Queensland reach

The deal gives medical and regional business customers in the Darling Downs access to broader support as efex deepens its Queensland footprint.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Wed, 1st Apr 2026
CMTG bets on backup as cyber resilience demand rises
Data Protection

CMTG bets on backup as cyber resilience demand rises

Rising ransomware and outage costs are pushing businesses to treat backup as a board-level priority, boosting demand for recovery services.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 1st Apr 2026
Assetsaas.io uses Check Point to fix email deliverability
Software-as-a-Service

Assetsaas.io uses Check Point to fix email deliverability

Improved inbox placement has become a sales hook for the Melbourne managed services provider after misconfigured emails caused bounces and poor reputation.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Tue, 31st Mar 2026
Agency & La Trobe launch free digital health course
Cybersecurity

Agency & La Trobe launch free digital health course

Nursing and midwifery students nationwide will get free training in shared records and digital care tools before starting placements.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Mon, 30th Mar 2026
Australian firms urged to rethink backup amid cyber risk
Data Protection

Australian firms urged to rethink backup amid cyber risk

Only 42% of Australian organisations back up all workloads, leaving many exposed when ransomware or hardware failures hit.

By Shannon Williams • 5 min read • Fri, 27th Mar 2026