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GenAI: A new era of social engineering threats for Australian businesses
Phishing

GenAI: A new era of social engineering threats for Australian businesses

GenAI's rapid evolution is enabling cybercriminals to launch more sophisticated social engineering attacks, posing rising threats to Australian businesses.

By Crispin Kerr • 5 min read • Tue, 3rd Sep 2024
Australian businesses must adapt to payment trends: Worldpay
Crypto

Australian businesses must adapt to payment trends: Worldpay

Australian consumers' payment preferences are evolving, with security and variety boosting revenue potential, says Worldpay's new report.

By Worldpay • 3 min read • Mon, 2nd Sep 2024
Empowering Women in Cyber: My journey and advocacy for diversity
EduTech

Empowering Women in Cyber: My journey and advocacy for diversity

Transitioning from a different industry, a Ngiyampaa Wangaaypuwan woman finds cybersecurity success with Orro, advocating for diversity and inspiring young women.

By Kristy Michael • 3 min read • Sun, 1st Sep 2024

Global Stories

Opinion stories

Radware reports web DDoS attack activity
Distributed Denial of Service

Radware reports web DDoS attack activity

Radware has reported a dramatic surge in sophisticated web DDoS attacks in 2024, largely driven by hacktivists amid increasing geopolitical tensions.

By Pascal Geenans • 5 min read • Fri, 13th Sep 2024
Hiding in plain sight – How attackers conceal malware in everyday web resources
Malware

Hiding in plain sight – How attackers conceal malware in everyday web resources

Cyber attackers are concealing malware in everyday web resources like images, WebAssembly, and JavaScript, evading Secure Web Gateways, researchers at SquareX reveal.

By Dakshitaa Babu • 4 min read • Fri, 13th Sep 2024
All the biggest NetSuite AI enhancements announced at SuiteWorld
Customer Relationship Management

All the biggest NetSuite AI enhancements announced at SuiteWorld

NetSuite unveils AI-driven features at SuiteWorld 2024, promising enhanced productivity and seamless integration for users, at no extra cost.

By Matthew Owens • 6 min read • Thu, 12th Sep 2024
Will EV charging infrastructure ever be fit for purpose?
Cartech

Will EV charging infrastructure ever be fit for purpose?

The UK's EV charging infrastructure is lagging amid shifting phase-out dates for petrol and diesel cars. Will it catch up by 2030?.

By Rolf Bienert • 5 min read • Thu, 12th Sep 2024
September Patch Tuesday has revealed 79 vulnerabilities
Cybersecurity

September Patch Tuesday has revealed 79 vulnerabilities

Microsoft's September Patch Tuesday addresses 79 vulnerabilities, including four critical RCEs and bugs with in-the-wild exploitation. Surprisingly, no browser patches yet.

By Adam Barnett • 6 min read • Wed, 11th Sep 2024
NetSuite launches Redwood UX and unveils new AI features at SuiteWorld
Oracle

NetSuite launches Redwood UX and unveils new AI features at SuiteWorld

NetSuite has launched its new Redwood UX and a suite of AI features at SuiteWorld 2024, promising a more intuitive and efficient user experience.

By Matthew Owens • 6 min read • Tue, 10th Sep 2024
Navigating the evolving world of Artificial Intelligence
Edge Computing

Navigating the evolving world of Artificial Intelligence

Businesses are racing to adopt Generative AI, promising efficiency and competitive edge, but grappling with risks such as inaccuracy and cybersecurity.

By George Dragatsis • 4 min read • Fri, 6th Sep 2024
Unmonitored channels – Express malware delivery bypassing Secure Web Gateways
Malware

Unmonitored channels – Express malware delivery bypassing Secure Web Gateways

Web attackers exploit unmonitored channels like WebRTC and WebSockets to smuggle malware past Secure Web Gateways, bypassing traditional network defences.

By Dakshitaa Babu • 4 min read • Thu, 5th Sep 2024
Observability-driven digital customer experience is make or break for enterprise businesses
Data Analytics

Observability-driven digital customer experience is make or break for enterprise businesses

Modern enterprises must master observability to meet soaring digital demands in the APAC region, blending legacy systems with agile, predictive solutions.

By Jason Leonidas • 4 min read • Tue, 3rd Sep 2024
AI and recruitment - let's keep the HUMAN in 'human resources'
Human Capital Management

AI and recruitment - let's keep the HUMAN in 'human resources'

As AI transforms recruitment, it's essential to ensure technology enhances human oversight, not replaces it, maintaining fairness and ethical hiring practices.

By Olivia Dyet • 7 min read • Mon, 2nd Sep 2024
Cyber resilience: Key takeaways from a global IT outage
Ransomware

Cyber resilience: Key takeaways from a global IT outage

A massive global IT outage highlights the critical need for cyber resilience. As software complexity grows, so do risks, stressing the importance of robust recovery plans.

By Christy Wyatt • 4 min read • Mon, 2nd Sep 2024

Stories from Other Regions

Opinion stories

Your travel guide to public Wi-Fi, security and privacy
Data Privacy

Your travel guide to public Wi-Fi, security and privacy

Travelling often means relying on public Wi-Fi, but it comes with security risks. Learn how tools like VPNs can protect your financial data from hackers.

By Mark Gorrie • 5 min read • Wed, 11th Sep 2024
Solving the connectivity conundrum in UK office buildings
Encryption

Solving the connectivity conundrum in UK office buildings

A recent survey reveals poor office mobile connectivity affects 70% of UK hybrid workers, with 55% finding better connections at home, impacting productivity and stress.

By Steven Try • 3 min read • Tue, 3rd Sep 2024
Hacking gender bias in the Kiwi cybersecurity sector
Cybersecurity

Hacking gender bias in the Kiwi cybersecurity sector

Despite a massive skills shortage, gender bias remains rife in New Zealand's cybersecurity sector. Women account for just 20% of the workforce.

By Xiaoyan (Abby) Zhang • 3 min read • Sun, 1st Sep 2024