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New framework urges Aussie firms to tighten supply chain security

Wed, 3rd Dec 2025
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Baidam urges Australian firms to strengthen supply chain security with a new five-pillar framework amid rising third-party data breaches.
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Ransomware’s business model reshapes costs as cybercrime hits USD $10.5 trillion

Tue, 21st Oct 2025
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Ransomware has evolved into a profit-centric business, driving cybercrime costs to USD $10.5 trillion and reshaping global cybersecurity risks and responses.
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iiNet cyber breach exposes Australia's ongoing security flaws

Thu, 21st Aug 2025
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A breach at iiNet exposed personal data of over 280,000 Aussies, spotlighting ongoing cybersecurity flaws in the nation’s digital infrastructure.
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Optus names BRX sole production agency & unveils new lineup

Fri, 4th Jul 2025
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Optus has appointed BRX as its sole production agency, streamlining its marketing efforts alongside new creative and media partners Droga5 and Accenture Song Media.
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Government Strategies Against Cybercrime: A Deep Dive

Mon, 3rd Mar 2025
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Governments worldwide are ramping up efforts to combat the surge in ransomware, focusing on enhancing cyber resilience and imposing stronger penalties on perpetrators.
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Australia’s Cybersecurity Act races against augmented hacker revolution

Mon, 16th Dec 2024
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As cyberattacks rise, Australia's new Cybersecurity Act mandates timely reporting of ransomware payments, urging businesses to bolster their defences.
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Employment Hero partners with Medibank & AHM for SMEs

Tue, 19th Nov 2024
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Employment Hero has teamed up with Medibank and AHM to provide private health insurance discounts for over one million SME employees in Australia.
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Guarding against ransomware in the midgame

Thu, 14th Nov 2024
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Ransomware tactics have evolved significantly, prompting Australian organisations to focus on midgame detection to counteract increasing cyber threats.
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Exclusive: Why creating phishing-resistant users is key to cybersecurity

Thu, 4th Jul 2024
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Yubico's Jeff Schomburgk has discussed the critical rise of phishing-resistant authentication and its pivotal role in shaping the future of cybersecurity.
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MediSecure cyber breach underscores need for robust healthcare cybersecurity

Wed, 29th May 2024
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The MediSecure cyberattack, involving stolen data posted on a Russian hacking forum, has highlighted critical vulnerabilities in Australia's healthcare sector amid a rising wave of cyber threats.
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IWD 2024: Why including more women in the cybersecurity sector is a win-win

Fri, 8th Mar 2024
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For International Women's Day 2024, this piece explores the significant benefits and growing need to involve more women in the cybersecurity sector.
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Revamp of cyber security measures needed amid rising global threats

Tue, 28th Nov 2023
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Organisations must revamp cybersecurity as digital advancements increasingly expose businesses and public services to cyber threats.
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Rising cybersecurity threats push shift from passwords to passkeys

Tue, 28th Nov 2023
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As cyber threats intensify, passkeys are replacing passwords as the prime defence against phishing attacks, says Yubico.
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Loyalty Now and Medibank help Aussies prioritise health and wellbeing

Tue, 11th Jul 2023
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Loyalty Now partners with Medibank to reward Australians for prioritising health. Loyalty Now's technology enables seamless earning of points.
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TrafficGuard: ad fraud on track to triple this year

Tue, 4th Jul 2023
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Traffic Guard says Australian businesses must be serious about tackling ad fraud, with the number of attacks predicted to triple this year.
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What do you need to do to raise your cyber resilience?

Mon, 29th May 2023
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As technology becomes more complex and sophisticated, so do the threats. This is why organisations are increasingly turning to cyber insurance to manage risk.
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Optus, Medibank – and supply chains flying under the radar

Wed, 7th Dec 2022
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Software supply chain attacks are becoming the biggest concern in cyber security, with organisations globally at risk.
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Medibank goes live with e5 Workflow cloud offering

Wed, 1st Jun 2022
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e5 Workflow has successfully implemented its SaaS offering, e5 Connect, with its long-standing client, Medibank.