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AISA warns firms not to put AI before cyber basics
Risk & Compliance

AISA warns firms not to put AI before cyber basics

Rising attack volumes are exposing firms that still have unpatched systems, poor visibility and unnecessary internet connections, the industry body said.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 5 min read • Last week
ARM Hub urges AI checks to bolster factory cyber security
Robotics

ARM Hub urges AI checks to bolster factory cyber security

Australian manufacturers could uncover hidden cyber risks in ageing systems by treating AI-readiness reviews as part of routine security checks.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last week
Even the dark web took PHP2Shell seriously
Cybersecurity

Even the dark web took PHP2Shell seriously

Forum operators moved quickly to shut down or restrict access after two critical PHP flaws exposed a route to remote code execution and stolen data.

By Ben Mudie • 4 min read • Last week

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Google Cloud warns AI agents will reshape cyber defence
Robotics

Google Cloud warns AI agents will reshape cyber defence

The shift to machine-speed attacks could leave weekly scans and month-long patching too slow, as autonomous systems take on more security work.

By Mara Sugue • 4 min read • 2 days ago
Cisco bets on unified security to counter AI-led threats
Data Analytics

Cisco bets on unified security to counter AI-led threats

Businesses face faster AI-driven attacks as the networking giant folds security, observability and management into one platform.

By Anthony Caruana • 4 min read • 3 days ago
The AI Era Is Transforming Cyberattacks - Australian Businesses Need a New Defence
Artificial Intelligence

The AI Era Is Transforming Cyberattacks - Australian Businesses Need a New Defence

Australian firms now face attacks that can move in hours, forcing security teams to validate exposure and deploy virtual defences faster.

By Pouya Ghotbi • 5 min read • 3 days ago
Microsoft patches 1,092 flaws as Outlook bug was hit
Enterprise Resource Planning

Microsoft patches 1,092 flaws as Outlook bug was hit

Outlook users face a live theft risk from one exploited flaw, while Microsoft's latest Patch Tuesday fixes 1,092 vulnerabilities overall.

By Mara Sugue • 4 min read • 2 days ago
Google Cloud launches new security tools for AI agents
Cloud Security

Google Cloud launches new security tools for AI agents

The rollout aims to help companies patch AI-driven systems faster, as Google adds identity, perimeter and detection controls across its cloud security stack.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last week
Attackers weaponise public research within minutes
Cybersecurity

Attackers weaponise public research within minutes

Published exploit code is giving defenders days, not weeks, to patch, with 91% of public proof-of-concept vulnerabilities hit within 48 hours.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Last week
GuidePoint urges PHP hunting after new vulnerabilities
Cybersecurity

GuidePoint urges PHP hunting after new vulnerabilities

Defenders are being told to hunt for suspicious PHP activity as GuidePoint warns the new flaws could already be probed, even without confirmed indicators.

By Mara Sugue • 4 min read • Last week
Rapid7 warns of three-day gap before attacks exploit flaws
Ransomware

Rapid7 warns of three-day gap before attacks exploit flaws

Defenders now have just days to patch internet-facing systems, as 71% of tracked exploitation happened within a week of disclosure.

By Mara Sugue • 4 min read • Last week
Fleet adds NVIDIA AI workstations to device management
Risk & Compliance

Fleet adds NVIDIA AI workstations to device management

IT teams can now monitor AI workstations and deskside supercomputers alongside laptops and servers, tightening oversight as firms adopt NVIDIA hardware.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last week
PDQ adds live device access tools for Windows, Mac
Artificial Intelligence

PDQ adds live device access tools for Windows, Mac

IT teams can now diagnose problems without hijacking users' screens, as PDQ adds remote shell, live file access and desktop agent deployment.

By Mara Sugue • 3 min read • Last week
Gartner flags 10 tech trends for 2027 as AI governance
Robotics

Gartner flags 10 tech trends for 2027 as AI governance

Firms face rising risks from unchecked AI adoption, as the advisory group warns of breaches, compliance failures and vendor lock-in by 2028.

By Mara Sugue • 4 min read • Last week

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CSA Cyber moves UK office to Gloucester city centre
Manufacturing

CSA Cyber moves UK office to Gloucester city centre

Almost 100 staff will shift to The Forum in early 2027, keeping the Gloucester-founded cyber security firm in the city centre.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • 4 days ago
New Zealand cyber agency warns firms to patch PHP flaws
Malware

New Zealand cyber agency warns firms to patch PHP flaws

Businesses using WordPress and other PHP-based services face outages or defacement if they fail to install the latest security updates.

By Mara Sugue • 4 min read • Last week
PDQ adds remote shell & file explorer for IT teams
Microsoft Windows

PDQ adds remote shell & file explorer for IT teams

The update lets administrators investigate faults on Windows and macOS devices without taking over users' screens, reducing disruption during support work.

By Regine Laguilles • 3 min read • Last week