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The Ultimate Guide to Virtual Private Networks

A curated Australian edition of TechDay news, analysis, interviews, reviews, job moves, and related resources for Virtual Private Networks (VPNs).

What to know about Virtual Private Networks

Virtual Private Networks (VPNs) have become essential tools in today's digital world, offering users enhanced privacy, security, and access to restricted content. Whether it's protecting data on public Wi-Fi, securing remote work connections, or circumventing censorship, VPNs help shield online activities from prying eyes and cyber threats.

Explore a wide range of stories covering VPN technology advancements, emerging security challenges, and practical guides on choosing and using VPNs effectively. Learn about the evolving landscape of cybersecurity, from risks like data breaches and ransomware to innovations like Zero Trust Network Access and cloud VPN solutions. Whether you're concerned about personal online privacy or managing organizational network security, these insights highlight why VPNs remain crucial for safeguarding digital life.

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Recent Virtual Private Networks News

Server vs cloud: What every insurance broker needs to know about their technology choice
Cloud Services

Server vs cloud: What every insurance broker needs to know about their technology choice

Choosing between server and cloud software is crucial for insurance brokers seeking security, scalability and reliable access to client data anywhere.

Fri, 17th Oct 2025

Borderless CS unveils IT hardening to combat cyber vulnerabilities
Operating Systems

Borderless CS unveils IT hardening to combat cyber vulnerabilities

Borderless CS launches IT Hardening Expert Services to reduce cyber vulnerabilities and boost defences across diverse technology environments in the Pacific region.

Thu, 28th Aug 2025

SOTI launches built-in VPN to bolster retail mobile security
Data Protection

SOTI launches built-in VPN to bolster retail mobile security

SOTI has integrated a built-in VPN into its MobiControl platform to enhance mobile data security for retailers amid rising concerns over cyber breaches.

Tue, 26th Aug 2025

Travellers warned on cybersecurity after Qantas data breach
Data Protection

Travellers warned on cybersecurity after Qantas data breach

Qantas data breach exposing six million customers sparks cybersecurity warnings for travellers amid rising digital threats in airports and airlines.

Wed, 23rd Jul 2025

Australian investors lose AUD $945 million to cyber scams
Online fraud

Australian investors lose AUD $945 million to cyber scams

Australian investment scams have cost consumers AUD $945 million in 2024, driven by complex cybercriminal groups Reckless Rabbit and Ruthless Rabbit, says Infoblox.

Tue, 29th Apr 2025

Scam Awareness Week: An opportunity to check your attack surface
Scams

Scam Awareness Week: An opportunity to check your attack surface

As cyber scams become more sophisticated due to AI, Scam Awareness Week urges Australians to secure their digital assets, with over AUD $3.1 billion lost in 2022 alone.

Thu, 29th Aug 2024

Aussies risk cybersecurity threats during summer holidays
Scams

Aussies risk cybersecurity threats during summer holidays

Fraudulent agents and fake hotel websites pose heightened cyber threats for Australians during summer holiday planning, Norton survey reveals.

Fri, 15th Dec 2023

The need to protect data and secure your mobile device ecosystem
Internet of Things

The need to protect data and secure your mobile device ecosystem

The rapid growth of mobile technologies and the rise of the Internet of Things (IoT) across a range of industries has brought numerous risks and challenges.

Wed, 16th Nov 2022

Ransomware attacks near record as groups consolidate
Managed Services

Ransomware attacks near record as groups consolidate

A smaller band of operators is driving most incidents, leaving companies facing fewer but more organised ransomware gangs.

Yesterday

Object First launches Fleet Manager for backup estates
Cloud Services

Object First launches Fleet Manager for backup estates

The free cloud service gives Veeam users and service providers a single view of scattered backup clusters as ransomware risk grows.

Last week

Norton Neo browser adds built-in VPN & anti-phishing
iOS

Norton Neo browser adds built-in VPN & anti-phishing

Web attacks are driving browser makers to bake security in by default, as Norton Neo adds VPN, phishing blocks and anti-fingerprinting tools.

Last week

Cloudflare warns of AI code review prompt injection
Threat intelligence

Cloudflare warns of AI code review prompt injection

Detection of malicious code can collapse when AI reviewers are fed large files packed with harmless text, Cloudflare's research shows.

Last week

HAT signs exclusive Tailscale distribution deal in Oceania
Resellers

HAT signs exclusive Tailscale distribution deal in Oceania

Businesses across Oceania will gain a local route to Tailscale as HAT backs demand for simpler secure access across cloud and hybrid estates.

Last month

Zscaler joins Anthropic Project Glasswing on cyber AI
Mobile Device Management

Zscaler joins Anthropic Project Glasswing on cyber AI

AI-driven attacks are pushing firms to hide systems from the public internet rather than rely on patching flaws after discovery.

Last month

The Gentlemen becomes second most active ransomware group
Malware

The Gentlemen becomes second most active ransomware group

Check Point Research says a better affiliate payout is helping the gang spread fast, with more than 320 claimed victims since mid-2025.

Last month

Manufacturing leads ransomware targets in 2025 report
Disaster Recovery

Manufacturing leads ransomware targets in 2025 report

Ransomware hit manufacturers hardest in 2025 as incidents climbed 56 per cent, with ageing factory systems and suppliers widening exposure.

Last month

Cloudflare Mesh links AI agents to private networks
DevOps

Cloudflare Mesh links AI agents to private networks

Businesses using AI agents can now keep private services off the public internet as Cloudflare Mesh connects them to internal systems in minutes.

Last month

Gigabyte bundles Surfshark One with AI laptops in ANZ
Gaming

Gigabyte bundles Surfshark One with AI laptops in ANZ

Buyers in Australia and New Zealand will get a year of Surfshark One on selected Gigabyte notebooks, adding security value worth more than AUD $170.

Last month

Certes launches v7 with quantum-safe edge protection
Hyperscale

Certes launches v7 with quantum-safe edge protection

Growing fears over harvest-now, decrypt-later attacks are driving demand for quantum-safe controls as data moves to edge systems and cloud services.

Last month

Lumen warns of malware-backed proxy networks in APAC
Firewalls

Lumen warns of malware-backed proxy networks in APAC

Proxy networks built from compromised home devices are helping attackers hide in plain sight across Asia Pacific, Lumen says.

Last month