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Australian councils urged to boost cyber threat training
Ransomware

Australian councils urged to boost cyber threat training

Cyberattacks on Australian local councils are surging, with under half providing essential cybersecurity training, leaving systems vulnerable to breaches.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Wed, 2nd Apr 2025
Cyber attacks impact 60% of mid-sized Australian businesses
Fintech

Cyber attacks impact 60% of mid-sized Australian businesses

A MYOB survey reveals that three in five mid-sized Australian businesses have faced cyber attacks, with the highest rates in finance and insurance sectors.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 22nd May 2024
How to attract and retain cyber security talent-Cyber Revolution
Cybersecurity

How to attract and retain cyber security talent-Cyber Revolution

To get ahead of the pack, tech leaders must find new ways to attract and recruit entry-level cybersecurity professionals.

By Adam Hewitt • 4 min read • Tue, 22nd Aug 2023
Raising cyber maturity by adopting a robust cybersecurity framework
Firewalls

Raising cyber maturity by adopting a robust cybersecurity framework

Achieving cybersecurity maturity helps IT security teams within an organisation report on the status of their security posture with confidence.

By Cornelius Mare • 6 min read • Thu, 17th Aug 2023
Fortinet reveals winners of Australian partner awards
Firewalls

Fortinet reveals winners of Australian partner awards

Fortinet announces winners of its Australian partner awards, recognizing their contributions in adapting to the changing business environment.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Thu, 2nd Feb 2023
Churches of Christ selects Vectra AI as cybersecurity provider
AI Security

Churches of Christ selects Vectra AI as cybersecurity provider

Churches of Christ in Queensland has chosen Vectra AI's cybersecurity platform to enhance its defense against cyber threats.

By Mitchell Hageman • 3 min read • Mon, 5th Dec 2022

Global Stories

Cyber training stories

Mouse motion simulators pose potential cyberthreat risk
Malware

Mouse motion simulators pose potential cyberthreat risk

Kaspersky warns that mouse motion simulators, popular with remote workers, could pose significant cyber threats if sourced from unknown vendors.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Wed, 13th Nov 2024
Kaspersky uncovers new stealer campaign via web ads
Malware

Kaspersky uncovers new stealer campaign via web ads

Kaspersky reports a surge in malicious ads targeting Windows users, redirecting over 20,000 individuals to fake CAPTCHA pages to download malware.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 1st Nov 2024
Deepfake scams target 29% of New Zealanders, costing millions
Physical Security

Deepfake scams target 29% of New Zealanders, costing millions

Research by Mastercard reveals nearly a third of New Zealanders and 18% of businesses have fallen victim to deepfake scams, costing millions over the past year.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Thu, 10th Oct 2024
Fortinet creates the Veterans Program Advisory Council
Firewalls

Fortinet creates the Veterans Program Advisory Council

Fortinet, the cybersecurity expert driving the convergence of networking and security, has formed the Veterans Program Advisory Council.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Fri, 29th Sep 2023
Immersive Labs unveils enterprise-class cyber skills and resilience platform
Supply Chain

Immersive Labs unveils enterprise-class cyber skills and resilience platform

Immersive Labs has unveiled the expansion of its enterprise-class, AI-ready platform, now with coverage across the entire organisation.

By Shannon Williams • 5 min read • Thu, 28th Sep 2023
Fortinet to offer free cybersecurity awareness training
EduTech

Fortinet to offer free cybersecurity awareness training

Fortinet is expanding its existing free training offerings as part of the company's commitment to train one million people in cybersecurity by 2026.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 25th Aug 2023
Supportive security culture essential for breach prevention
Breach Prevention

Supportive security culture essential for breach prevention

Improving the security culture within organisations plays a critical role in mitigating some breaches and bolster disaster recovery efforts.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 10th Aug 2023
Fortinet joins ITU-D to drive cybersecurity and digital skills development
Firewalls

Fortinet joins ITU-D to drive cybersecurity and digital skills development

Fortinet has announced it has become a member of the International Telecommunication Union Development Sector (ITU-D).

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 3rd Aug 2023
UK's cyber attacks expected to only increase over time
Passwordless

UK's cyber attacks expected to only increase over time

UK cyber attacks are surging, with poor cyber hygiene and lack of training cited as key factors. Yubico urges stronger 2FA and MFA measures.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 31st Mar 2023

Stories from Other Regions

Cyber training stories

FDM Group forms partnership with ISACA for enhanced cyber training
Partner Programmes

FDM Group forms partnership with ISACA for enhanced cyber training

Tech talent provider FDM Group is partnering with professional association ISACA to enhance its cyber training programme and cybersecurity expertise.

By Imee Dequito • 2 min read • Mon, 30th Oct 2023
Gen Z dismissive of online security: Findings from the annual 'Oh Behave Report'
EduTech

Gen Z dismissive of online security: Findings from the annual 'Oh Behave Report'

New report reveals alarming trends in Gen Z's attitudes towards online security, as well as increased cybersecurity concerns and adoption of measures.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 4th Oct 2023