Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT) stories
Fiji partners with Borderless CS to boost cybersecurity governance
Wed, 25th Jun 2025
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semiconductors
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digital transformation
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socs
Fiji partners with Borderless CS to enhance cybersecurity governance and strengthen digital resilience through strategic talks on national frameworks and education.
Cohesity expands cyber resilience with new IR partners
Fri, 10th Jan 2025
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firewalls
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ransomware
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network security
Cohesity is boosting its Cyber Event Response Team services by partnering with firms like Palo Alto Networks and Sophos to enhance cyber resilience for clients.
Cybersecurity firm Group-IB tracks major new threat actor GambleForce
Thu, 14th Dec 2023
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advanced persistent threat protection
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iam
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cybersecurity
Threat actor GambleForce has struck 24 organisations in 8 countries in 3 months, exploiting SQL vulnerabilities to steal sensitive data.
Group-IB warns of rising Android Trojan threat in APAC
Mon, 16th Oct 2023
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endpoint protection
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advanced persistent threat protection
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edr
Group-IB warns of rising cyber threats in Asia-Pacific, with advanced Android Trojan GoldDigger targeting Vietnamese banking apps.
Claroty uncovers vulnerabilities in Akuvox intercom system
Wed, 15th Mar 2023
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data protection
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iot
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iam
Claroty has uncovered 13 vulnerabilities in the Akuvox E11 smart intercom system, making the camera and microphone vulnerable and compromising video and images.
Only half of IT security teams optimally prepared for a security incident
Thu, 19th Aug 2021
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cybersecurity
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it professionals
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orchestration
Only 56% of companies are optimally prepared for a security incident, according to a global study by OTRS Group. (1).
Security alert: Widespread exploitation on Microsoft Exchange
Wed, 10th Mar 2021
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cybersecurity
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microsoft
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stem
According to an advisory from CERT NZ, widespread exploitation activity has already occurred as a result of the vulnerabilities within the Microsoft Exchange.
Emotet malware is on a rampage after months of silence
Thu, 10th Sep 2020
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malware
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ai security
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CERT agencies around the world are reporting a surge in cyber attacks related to the Emotet malware, which is being distributed by email.
Brennan IT tapped as AusCERT's member organisation of the year
Fri, 8th Jun 2018
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cybersecurity
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cert
The award recognises that Brennan IT fixed the largest percentage of vulnerabilities reported through AusCERT's MSINs.
The Pacific Cyber Security Operational Network is now in action
Mon, 14th May 2018
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socs
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cybersecurity
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australian government
The Australia-backed Pacific Cyber Security Operational Network is now live, uniting cybersecurity teams from 14 Pacific nations to bolster regional security.
Sydney's Joint Cyber Security Centre opens in Darling Park
Thu, 22nd Mar 2018
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cybersecurity
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australian government
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threat intelligence
Sydney is now home to Australia's newest Joint Cyber Security Centre (JCSC), which was officially opened this week by Angus Taylor.
CERT Australia reveals this year's cybersecurity challenges
Tue, 27th Feb 2018
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phishing
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iot
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email security
Criminals will exploit known vulnerabilities; social engineering will craft sophisticated networks; supply chain targeting will target third parties..
Dept of Human Services crowned winner of Government's Cyber War Games
Tue, 3rd Oct 2017
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healthtech
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australian government
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cyber attacks
The Government Cyber War Games included five teams, two of which were made up of representatives from multiple departments.
BDO & AusCERT kick off 2017 ANZ Cyber Security Survey
Mon, 14th Aug 2017
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bdo
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cyber attacks
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cert
BDO and AusCERT tap leaders in ANZ for insights on cyber threats in their pivotal annual security survey, amid a spike in ransomware attacks.
Petya ransomworm's rapid spread: What the experts know right now
Wed, 28th Jun 2017
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malware
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
The Petya ransomware uses the EternalBlue exploit to not only infect files, but an entire system's drive. We get the latest from the experts.
Check Point offers free cybersecurity checkups to Victorian businesses
Tue, 22nd Nov 2016
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cybersecurity
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check point software
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cert
Check Point Software Technologies is offering free, confidential cybersecurity checkups to Victorian enterprises and government departments.
Is cyber security insurance really worth it?
Mon, 8th Aug 2016
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cybersecurity insurance
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cybersecurity
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bdo
Selecting the right cyber insurance policy is more complicated than ever, says Leon Fouche of advisory firm BDO.