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MediSecure Data Breach May Impact Personal Health Information

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Australian prescription service MediSecure has announced a data breach potentially affecting personal and health information of individuals. The company blames a third-party vendor for the incident and is working with authorities to investigate further. Here’s a breakdown of the situation: Data potentially compromised: Personal and health information related to prescriptions. Scope: Unclear at this stage, […]

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Future-Proofing Security: A Guide to SOC Transformation

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Security Operations Centers (SOCs) are on the front lines of cybersecurity but face mounting challenges. Traditionally, SOCs relied on constant vigilance to detect and respond to threats across networks, applications, and devices. However, today’s sprawling attack surfaces and ever-evolving threats make this a daunting task. Legacy SOC setups struggle to keep pace, leaving organisations vulnerable.

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Lack of Confidence in Cybersecurity Strategy Loses Deals

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Businesses Losing Deals Due to Lack of Confidence in Cyber Security Strategy A new report 2024 State of the Security Team: Navigating Constant Change Research Report, reveals a concerning disconnect between security professionals and their customers in Australia and New Zealand (ANZ). While 81% of security leaders feel confident in their cybersecurity defences, a significant

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From Vulnerable to Vigilant: Security Customer Case Study

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From Vulnerable to Vigilant: Australin IT Services Management Firm Fortified its Security Posture The Client A leading Australian IT service management firm with a global presence felt increasingly exposed in today’s ever-evolving cyber threat landscape. With a large employee base and vast amounts of client data entrusted to them – a robust security posture was

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Cybersecurity Budgets, Benchmarks for Financial Services

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Cybersecurity Budgets and Benchmarks for Financial Institutions While cybersecurity budgets at financial services institutions are constrained compared with previous years, fundamental concerns still dominate priorities, according to a recent survey report. Digital transformation is the top business driver for cybersecurity, but respondents indicate that regulatory pressure is increasing and gaining in importance. Further, it seems cybersecurity

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Diabetes WA Data Breach: Cybersecurity in Healthcare

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Diabetes WA Data Breach: Cybersecurity in Healthcare The healthcare industry safeguards some of our most critical information: medical history, diagnoses, medications, and more. Unfortunately, this sensitive data also makes it a prime target for cybercriminals. Recent events, including a data breach at Diabetes WA, highlight the urgency for healthcare providers to act swiftly in improving

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Phishing Attacks: Australians Arrested In Cybercrime Operation

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Phishing Attacks: Australians Arrested In Cybercrime Operation Australians reported a massive number of phishing attacks in 2023 – over 108,000 according to Scamwatch. These attacks resulted in staggering losses of $26 million. This doesn’t account for the hidden costs associated with data breaches, such as reputational damage and lost productivity. A recent global takedown of

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Urgent Patch Needed for Cisco Firewall Vulnerabilities (ArcaneDoor)

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Urgent Patch Needed for Cisco Firewall Vulnerabilities (ArcaneDoor) Cisco Releases Security Updates Addressing ArcaneDoor, Vulnerabilities in Cisco Firewall Platforms Businesses and organisations relying on Cisco’s Adaptive Security Appliance (ASA) and Firepower Threat Defence (FTD) firewalls are being advised to take immediate action to protect themselves from a sophisticated cyber-attack campaign dubbed ArcaneDoor. This campaign is

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Balancing Security and Budget: A Non-For-Profit’s Struggle with Network Management

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Recently a new client and The CIO for a not-for-profit were faced with a common problem. Overburdened by their daily tasks and project deadlines, the CIO and IT Team struggled to find time for proactive network monitoring, a critical step in cybersecurity.  Adding staff wasn’t an option due to budget constraints. Outsourcing firewall management, another

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Urgent Action Needed: Securing Australia’s Healthcare from Cyberattacks

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New research by cybersecurity firm Claroty has unveiled several alarming trends in the global healthcare sector. The findings suggest a growing number of vulnerabilities that could have profound implications for Australia’s hospitals and health clinics. According to the research, nearly a quarter (23%) of all healthcare devices, particularly those used in imaging and surgery, have

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