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Multiple brother devices: Multiple vulnerabilities (FIXED)
Firewalls

Multiple brother devices: Multiple vulnerabilities (FIXED)

Security researcher Rapid7 has uncovered 8 vulnerabilities in 742 printer models from Brother, FUJIFILM, Ricoh, and Toshiba, with fixes now available.

By Stephen Fewer • 8 min read • Thu, 26th Jun 2025
Embedding environmental stewardship into IT governance frameworks
Virtualisation

Embedding environmental stewardship into IT governance frameworks

Embedding environmental stewardship in IT governance helps businesses cut e-waste, lower energy use, and boost sustainability, driving efficiency and reputation gains.

By Erica Smith • 4 min read • Tue, 24th Jun 2025
The real risk isn't AI outperforming you; It's leaders thinking it can
Generative AI

The real risk isn't AI outperforming you; It's leaders thinking it can

The true AI threat is not machines replacing us, but leaders mistakenly granting flawed AI too much autonomy in decision-making, risking harm.

By Edson Porto • 3 min read • Tue, 24th Jun 2025
Six tech-led shifts transforming retail leadership - from inventory to insight
Data Analytics

Six tech-led shifts transforming retail leadership - from inventory to insight

Retail leadership is transforming through integrated systems that unify data, enabling real-time planning, AI-driven decisions and cross-functional collaboration.

By Annexa • 5 min read • Tue, 24th Jun 2025
Why privacy is everyone's business in 2025 - and what you can do about it
Data Protection

Why privacy is everyone's business in 2025 - and what you can do about it

In 2025, privacy is everyone's responsibility as Australian businesses face rising data breaches, emphasising training, multi-factor authentication, and cyber resilience.

By Ben Le Huray • 5 min read • Mon, 23rd Jun 2025
AI agents are more than just a tech trend, but we must balance innovation with responsibility
Digital Transformation

AI agents are more than just a tech trend, but we must balance innovation with responsibility

Nvidia's CEO calls AI agents a multi-trillion-dollar opportunity, highlighting their potential to transform tech with autonomy and emotional intelligence.

By Samudhra Sendhil • 5 min read • Mon, 23rd Jun 2025
What CISOs wish PR teams knew
Data Protection

What CISOs wish PR teams knew

CISOs urge PR teams to prioritise accuracy over speed in breach communications and to understand cybersecurity basics for better crisis cooperation.

By Christopher Zahn • 4 min read • Mon, 23rd Jun 2025

Global Stories

Opinion stories

The risky race to AI: How DeepSeek is reshaping the AI landscape
Data Protection

The risky race to AI: How DeepSeek is reshaping the AI landscape

Chinese startup DeepSeek's new AI model cuts costs but sparks global security fears, prompting bans and cyberattacks amid geopolitical tensions.

By Pascal Geenens • 4 min read • Thu, 26th Jun 2025
Beyond the legacy: Rethinking SIEMs in an age of cyber escalation
Security Information and Event Management

Beyond the legacy: Rethinking SIEMs in an age of cyber escalation

Legacy SIEM systems struggle against rising cyber threats, prompting firms to embrace AI-driven security for faster, smarter defence and improved resilience.

By Brad Perriott • 4 min read • Wed, 25th Jun 2025
Agentic AI ransomware is on its way
Malware

Agentic AI ransomware is on its way

Agentic AI ransomware, using cooperating AI modules for faster, smarter attacks, is expected to emerge by 2026, posing new cybersecurity threats.

By Roger Grimes • 8 min read • Tue, 24th Jun 2025
The lost art of writing things down
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

The lost art of writing things down

In cybersecurity and coding, slowing down to write ideas by hand fosters deeper thinking and clarity, countering today's rush for AI-driven automation.

By Javvad Malik • 6 min read • Tue, 24th Jun 2025
Enterprise-grade planning is now accessible for mid-market teams
Fintech

Enterprise-grade planning is now accessible for mid-market teams

NetSuite's cloud-based Enterprise Performance Management now brings advanced, AI-powered planning tools to mid-market finance teams for real-time business insights.

By Annexa • 5 min read • Tue, 24th Jun 2025
Avoid these 3 common pitfalls when using AI to improve customer experience
Customer Relationship Management

Avoid these 3 common pitfalls when using AI to improve customer experience

Avoid three common pitfalls when using AI for customer experience: integrate with your systems, avoid costly overhauls, and balance speed with strategy for best results.

By Rob Tarkoff • 3 min read • Tue, 24th Jun 2025
ASIO's declassified insights send powerful messages on protecting people, data centres, and buildings
Physical Security

ASIO's declassified insights send powerful messages on protecting people, data centres, and buildings

ASIO Director warns of heightened 2025 threat level, urging enhanced physical and cyber security in buildings amid rising terrorism and sabotage risks.

By Michael Fisher • 6 min read • Mon, 23rd Jun 2025
Visibility matters: Amanda Spencer on breaking barriers in engineering
Cybersecurity

Visibility matters: Amanda Spencer on breaking barriers in engineering

Amanda Spencer highlights the crucial role of visibility and advocacy in breaking gender barriers and fostering inclusion in engineering leadership.

By Amanda Spencer • 4 min read • Mon, 23rd Jun 2025
The future of computing is quantum - how Australia can take the lead on its adoption
Encryption

The future of computing is quantum - how Australia can take the lead on its adoption

Australia aims to lead the $6 billion quantum computing sector by 2045 with major government support and international partnerships, boosting tech and jobs.

By Terry Maiolo • 4 min read • Mon, 23rd Jun 2025

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How can fintechs overcome the problem of scaling in an unstable market?
Fintech

How can fintechs overcome the problem of scaling in an unstable market?

Fintechs face tough scaling challenges amid market consolidation; data-driven strategies and strong trust are key to surviving and thriving.

By Matic Jug • 5 min read • Tue, 24th Jun 2025