The Ultimate Guide to Email Security
A curated Australian edition of TechDay news, analysis, interviews, reviews, job moves, and related resources for Email Security.
What to know about Email Security
Email Security is a vital domain focused on protecting email communication from a myriad of cyber threats that target individuals and organizations alike. With email being a primary vector for delivering malware, launching phishing campaigns, and executing business email compromise (BEC) scams, robust email security measures are essential to safeguard sensitive information and maintain trust in digital correspondence.
Recent developments reveal a surge in sophisticated email attacks leveraging artificial intelligence to craft convincing phishing attempts and evade traditional defenses. Innovations in AI-powered threat detection, incident response automation, and advanced authentication protocols are shaping the future of email security, providing organizations with enhanced capabilities to detect and mitigate evolving threats.
Exploring stories on Email Security allows readers to stay informed about emerging tactics used by cybercriminals, new security solutions introduced by industry players, and best practices to fortify their email systems. Understanding these trends helps businesses and individuals recognize vulnerabilities, respond effectively to incidents, and build resilient email communication infrastructures in an increasingly digital and threat-prone landscape.
Australian Email Security News
Regional stories with direct local relevance
Optus launches free cyber readiness programme for SMEs
Optus launches free cyber readiness programme as research finds one in three Australian SMEs have faced attacks and most lack a plan.
Experts warn passwords no longer sufficient in AI era
Australian cyber security experts say passwords are no longer enough as AI use grows, with identity the new perimeter and passkeys urged.
Nearly half of Australian firms hit by AI incidents
Nearly half of Australian organisations with AI security controls have faced incidents as firms rush agents into customer service, email and cloud systems.
Australia scam losses rise as reports fall in 2025
Australia scam losses climb to AUD $295.4 million as reports fall, with phishing, investment fraud and AI-driven tactics driving bigger hits.
CommBank deploys AI to spot emerging fraud patterns
CommBank deploys agentic AI to uncover emerging fraud and scam patterns, generating detection rules across 80 million daily payment signals.
From reseller to risk advisor: What the shift means for your email and hosting conversations
MSPs are turning email and hosting renewals into risk-led advisory wins, with higher margins and stronger client ties in the Australian channel.
Analyst Insights
Research and market analysis connected to Email Security
Group-IB named a Leader in Gartner cyberthreat report
Check Point tops Miercom hybrid mesh security benchmark
iProov report warns of soaring iOS injection attacks
Survey finds organisations struggle to secure unstructured data
DigiCert posts record ARR after Valimail acquisition
Featured News
Yubico well-prepared for post-quantum computing threats
Yubico says Australia is already preparing for quantum-era cyber risks as the firm readies a post-quantum device for release next year.
'Human Risk' takes centre stage - Mimecast CEO
Mimecast chief warns human risk is now cybersecurity's 'eighth layer' as malicious insiders overtake negligence in Australian attacks.
Reviews
Expert Columns
Why "strong passwords" can't save you from AI
Why service desks are emerging as a critical security weakness
Stolen credentials don't have to mean a breach
One click can trigger a breach, but security can stop it
From reseller to risk advisor: What the shift means for your email and hosting conversations
New TLDs and phishing risk: What security teams should know
Building security outcomes for small businesses: Why breaches persist despite available tools
The agentic evolution: Why high-fidelity data is the lifeblood of the modern SOC
Agentic AI: The potential and the problems behind the new wave of autonomous systems
Saving the weekend: How SonicWall's SonicSentry SOC stopped a Saturday night cyberattack
Interviews
Interviews and video coverage from the network
Recent Email Security News
Arctic Wolf launches early warning tool for credential theft
Arctic Wolf opens gated beta for Decipio, a tool aimed at flagging credential theft in corporate networks before attackers can move laterally.
Australians warned over social media clues aiding scammers
Home Affairs urges Australians to tighten privacy settings as fresh data shows scammers can exploit public profiles, passwords and account recovery clues.
New TLDs and phishing risk: What security teams should know
New generic domain extensions due in 2026 could give phishing crews fresh, cheap infrastructure unless security teams prepare early.
Australian cyber resilience gap widens as recovery plans lag
Australia cyber chiefs warn recovery planning lags behind threat detection, with only 32% of firms testing continuity or incident response plans.
Australian skincare founder hit by chargeback scams
Sydney skincare founder says chargeback scams have stripped tens of thousands from her AUD $500,000-a-year brand as fraud pressure builds.
AUSTRAC flags foreign banks over weak money laundering
Foreign banks in Australia face pressure to tighten anti-money laundering checks after AUSTRAC found weak reporting, blind spots and money mule exposure.
TechnologyOne launches InvoiceIQ to curb council fraud
TechnologyOne adds fraud-detection tools to council finance systems, aiming to spot suspicious supplier changes and invoice manipulation before payments go out.
Employees outspot managers in CommBank scam research
CommBank research finds staff are more likely than managers to spot workplace scams, as email-based payment redirection fraud keeps hitting Australian firms.
Australians fear identity theft as online fraud rises
Australians wary of AI fraud checks as Experian data shows 56% have faced online scams or identity theft, with millennials hit hardest.
ASIC steps up takedown of AI investment scam sites
ASIC ramps up AI scam fight as it takes down 11,964 bogus investment websites and warns of slicker ads, fake endorsements and cloaking tactics.
Avocado warns on code repository supply chain attacks
Avocado urges Australian firms to tighten repository security as the ACSC reissues a high alert on active supply chain attacks and secrets sprawl.
Assetsaas.io uses Check Point to fix email deliverability
Assetsaas.io turns to Check Point Email Security to cut mail bounces, simplify SPF fixes and sell inbox delivery as a customer outcome.
Phishing surge targets Gulf after Iran-Israel tensions
Bitdefender reports a 130% jump in phishing and malware activity across Gulf markets, with fake invoices and banking lures driving attacks.
Ingram Micro warns MSPs on AI-era information risks
Ingram Micro warns MSPs that generative AI is shifting cyber risk to the information layer, demanding new focus on data use and governance.
OpenText launches Secure Cloud for Australian MSPs
OpenText rolls out its revamped Secure Cloud in Australia, targeting MSPs with unified security, backup and local AUD $ billing tools.
Australians overconfident as risky password habits persist
Australians feel confident spotting cyber threats, but most still reuse passwords, share logins and ignore breaches unless directly alerted.
Why 2026 will separate the digital leaders from the laggards
In 2026, Australian businesses face a decisive test: turn years of AI and cloud investment into real advantage, or fall behind.
Malicious insider threats outpace negligence in Australia
Malicious insider threats now outpace negligence in Australia, as Mimecast warns rising AI-fuelled attacks are testing outdated security models.
AI supercharges LinkedIn phishing risks in Australia
AI tools let attackers mine Australians' LinkedIn activity in under 30 minutes, rapidly generating tailored phishing profiles at scale.
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Cybermate unveils AI cyber safety companion for SMEs
Cybermate launches an AI “safety companion” to give Australian SMEs and community groups real-time guidance on risky cyber decisions.