Stop SMS Scams Before They Hit Your Customers: A Mandatory SMS Sender ID Registry on the Horizon? Protecting Your Customers From SMS Scams. Scammers are increasingly targeting unsuspecting individuals through text messages, often impersonating legitimate companies like banks or telcos. These scams can result in significant financial losses and reputational damage for your business. The […]
Are Your Supplier Payments at Risk? Protecting Your Business from Cyberattacks This month’s newsletter brings a stark reminder of the ever-present threat of cybercrime, even for large organisations with robust IT infrastructure. A recent Victorian government audit revealed hackers infiltrated a central database and altered supplier bank details on four separate occasions over a year
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Optus Must Reveal Parts of Data Breach Report in Lawsuit Optus attempt to keep a Deloitte report on their 2022 data breach hidden has failed. A Federal Court decision allows law firm Slater and Gordon, representing over 10,000 affected customers, access to portions of the report for their class action lawsuit. This ruling means the
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The Three-Pronged Approach to Conquering Cyber Security Cyber threats are constantly evolving, making it a challenge to keep your organisation’s data and systems secure. While some might think the answer lies solely in the latest tech, the most successful approach utilises a three-pillar approach to cybersecurity: People, Processes, and Technology. People: Your Human Firewall People
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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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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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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: 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 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 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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