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Critical flaw found in IDIS Cloud Manager CCTV viewer

Tue, 3rd Feb 2026
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A critical ICM Viewer flaw lets a single malicious click hijack IDIS CCTV hosts, exposing Australian networks to deep lateral attacks.
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ITSEC Asia chief wins APAC CEO award for AI cyber push

Fri, 30th Jan 2026
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ITSEC Asia boss Patrick Dannacher wins APAC CEO of the Year for steering an AI-led cyber platform shift and regional security expansion.
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Mitsubishi Electric seals USD $1bn Nozomi Networks deal

Fri, 30th Jan 2026
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Mitsubishi Electric completes USD $1bn purchase of OT and IoT security specialist Nozomi Networks, which will continue to run independently.
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AI-fuelled cyber attacks surge 70%, Check Point warns

Fri, 30th Jan 2026
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AI-driven hacking has pushed weekly cyber attacks up 70% since 2023, with Check Point warning campaigns are faster, broader and harder to stop.
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Kingston gains FIPS 140-3 Level 3 for IronKey USBs

Wed, 28th Jan 2026
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Kingston wins FIPS 140-3 Level 3 for its IronKey Keypad 200 USBs, making it the first supplier with three drives at this stringent standard.
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Snowflake unveils AI data tools tailored to energy firms

Wed, 28th Jan 2026
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Snowflake launches Energy Solutions for its AI Data Cloud, unifying IT, OT and IoT data to boost grid reliability and cut emissions.
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Nike probes suspected cyberattack & huge data leak

Wed, 28th Jan 2026
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Nike is probing a suspected cyberattack after a hacker group claimed to leak 1.4TB of internal data, raising supply chain security fears.
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Snowflake unveils AI Data Cloud 'Energy Solutions'

Wed, 28th Jan 2026
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Snowflake launches Energy Solutions for its AI Data Cloud, unifying energy sector data to modernise grid planning and asset management.
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Forrester maps ten edge & IoT trends set to shape 2025

Tue, 27th Jan 2026
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AI at the edge, observability and Zero Trust security head Forrester's ten edge and IoT trends it says will redefine enterprise tech in 2025.
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Cythera appoints Jason Whyte to lead Australian integration

Tue, 27th Jan 2026
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Cythera names Jason Whyte as Australia managing director to integrate Seamless Intelligence and Phronesis Security under one brand.
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SonicWall firewalls strengthen security for IoT era

Mon, 26th Jan 2026
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As IoT devices surge, SonicWall firewalls step in to secure sprawling connected networks without slowing performance or innovation.
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Radix honoured for digital transformation in industry

Sat, 24th Jan 2026
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Radix wins CIOReview's Digital Transformation Company of the Year for AI-driven projects boosting efficiency in asset-intensive industries.
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Snowflake, TVS Next tie up on NexOps for manufacturers

Fri, 23rd Jan 2026
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Snowflake and TVS Next partner to run NexOps on Snowflake's AI Data Cloud, unifying plant and enterprise data for manufacturers.
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Claroty raises USD $150m to boost CPS cyber security

Fri, 23rd Jan 2026
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Claroty secures USD $150m Series F funding to accelerate global expansion and strengthen cyber-physical systems security platform.
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Exclusive: e2e-assure CEO on CNI defence from geopolitical cyberattacks

Fri, 23rd Jan 2026
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Rob Demain warns that cyber campaigns on critical infrastructure are demanding behaviour-led defence over compliance.
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Industrial AI drives new approach to OT cyber security

Thu, 22nd Jan 2026
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Industrial AI and IT/OT convergence are forcing factories to abandon closed networks and adopt hybrid, zero trust cyber security architectures.
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New Zero Trust framework secures Private 5G & Wi-Fi

Wed, 21st Jan 2026
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Wireless Broadband Alliance unveils Zero Trust framework to secure converged Private 5G and Wi-Fi networks across enterprise sectors.
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AI arms race to reshape Australia's cyber defences by 2026

Wed, 21st Jan 2026
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AI-powered attacks and defences, quantum threats and smart city risks are set to transform Australia's cyber security landscape by 2026.
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Claroty names James Love as new Chief Revenue Officer

Wed, 21st Jan 2026
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Cyber-physical systems security vendor Claroty appoints James Love as Chief Revenue Officer to drive CPS-focused growth and AI initiatives.
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Australia warned over unpreparedness for drone cyber-attacks

Tue, 20th Jan 2026
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Australia's power, water and telecoms at risk as report warns critical infrastructure lacks defences against emerging drone-borne cyber threats.