Quantum computers run on qubits and quantum effects. They hold the potential to solve certain math problems much faster than classical machines. This makes many current public‑key schemes, like RSA and ECC, vulnerable. Malicious actors might record encrypted traffic today,...
Insider threats in Australia are rising faster than many realise. A recent Exabeam survey reports that 82% of Australian respondents say generative AI makes insider threats more effective, and 84% expect insider threats to increase over the next 12 months....
Australia’s telecom sector has once again been shaken by a major data breach. iiNet, a well-known internet provider, confirmed that the personal data of more than 280,000 customers was exposed after attackers infiltrated its order management system. The attackers gained...
In May 2024, a water treatment plant near Sydney was hit by a cyber-kinetic attack. Hackers tried to poison the water supply. And this hit home a key truth: critical systems are not bullet‑proof. What Is SCADA—and Why It Matters...
Protecting patient data is a must. And HIPAA sets the rules. It guides how healthcare organisations must handle private health information. As we move into 2025, the stakes are higher than ever. Cyber threats are growing fast. Healthcare systems run...
In today's connected healthcare environment, medical devices are increasingly vulnerable to cyber threats. One such device is the Contec Health CMS8000 Patient Monitor, which has recently been flagged by the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) for severe vulnerabilities. These...
The Australian Government's Protective Security Policy Framework (PSPF) Released 2024 was launched on November 1, 2024. The new release is the first in an annual series that aims to improve the security of government operations. The recent version of the PSPF...
In the rapidly evolving landscape of digital transformation, cybersecurity has become a cornerstone for any organisation. Businesses face an ever-expanding array of cyber threats, from ransomware attacks to insider threats and supply chain vulnerabilities. Conducting a vulnerability assessment is a...
Cybercriminals rely heavily on secure, resilient, and undetectable infrastructure to execute their malicious activities. Beneath the surface of network compromises, ransomware attacks, and stolen credentials lies a hidden network of providers enabling these crimes. At the heart of this support...
Gmail is the world's most popular email service, with over 2.5 billion users. However, AI-powered cyberattacks are targeting it more than ever. The hackers are employing artificial intelligence to create more complex phishing scams and malware and even deepfakes to...