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Katherine Mansted stories

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Katherine Mansted is an insightful author who closely examines the pressing issues in the field of cybersecurity within Australia and New Zealand. Her work highlights critical vulnerabilities and the increasing frequency of cyber threats facing organisations in this region.

In her analysis, she uncovers how many Australian local governments are failing to adequately manage cyber risks, thereby exposing themselves to ransomware and cyber theft. This brings to light the urgent need for improved cybersecurity measures in the public sector.

Moreover, Katherine reports on the alarming rise of ransomware and cyber extortion attacks against organisations in Australia and New Zealand. Her findings, based on CyberCX's Best Practice Guide, reveal a significant doubling of these attacks within just one quarter, underscoring the escalating cyber threat landscape.

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