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Microsoft & Europol disrupt global Tycoon 2FA scam

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Microsoft and Europol have seized over 300 domains to disrupt Tycoon 2FA, a vast phishing-for-hire service bypassing MFA worldwide.

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Bitdefender warns of AI 'vibeware' targeting India

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Bitdefender flags AI-powered 'vibeware' malware blitz hitting Indian government targets, using niche languages to overwhelm defences.

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Delinea buys StrongDM to boost AI-era identity security

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Delinea acquires StrongDM to create a unified, just-in-time identity security control plane for AI-driven and hybrid cloud environments.

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IRONSCALES adds AI agents to counter next‑gen phishing

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IRONSCALES' Winter 2026 Release debuts three AI agents, outbound encryption and Teams deepfake defences to counter next‑gen phishing.

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1Kosmos adds identity checks to ServiceNow AI workflows

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1Kosmos adds embedded identity checks to ServiceNow AI workflows to curb social engineering in high-risk service desk interactions.

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Delinea buys StrongDM to tackle AI-driven access risk

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Delinea acquires StrongDM to fuse privileged access tools with just‑in‑time authorisation, tackling AI‑driven identity and access risks.

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AI-driven cyberattacks surge in Asia-Pacific, IBM warns

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AI-driven cyberattacks are surging across Asia-Pacific, with IBM warning basic security gaps now let attackers move from scan to impact faster.

Why 2026 will separate the digital leaders from the laggards

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In 2026, Australian businesses face a decisive test: turn years of AI and cloud investment into real advantage, or fall behind.

Why cybersecurity needs better storytelling; and more women telling It

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Cybersecurity's future hinges on clear storytelling - and more women's voices - to turn technical risks into business-critical narratives.

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LevelBlue & Tenable launch exposure service for MSPs

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LevelBlue and Tenable have teamed up to launch a tiered exposure management service giving MSPs continuous, risk-based visibility.

Breaking in without a blueprint: Lessons learned from my nontraditional path to cybersecurity

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From door-to-door sales to tracking ransomware, one woman proves cybersecurity careers can thrive far from the traditional path.

Tycoon 2FA phishing service disrupted in EU crackdown

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European authorities and tech firms have disrupted Tycoon 2FA, a major phishing service used to bypass MFA and hijack cloud accounts.

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HAT to distribute Tufin across Australia & New Zealand

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HAT Distribution will distribute Tufin across Australia and New Zealand, targeting complex hybrid networks and regulated sectors.

Reversec names Åse Holmberg Zetterlund as Chief Executive

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Cyber consultancy Reversec has named former Accenture executive Åse Holmberg Zetterlund as CEO to drive its next phase of global expansion.

Bridging the gap: Cybersecurity breakthroughs and imbalances

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Cybersecurity evolves to AI‑driven defences, but gender imbalances persist, pushing women to fight harder for visibility and leadership.

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AI cyber threats outpace staff readiness, report warns

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Attackers' AI use is surging faster than staff skills, Fortinet warns, leaving firms exposed despite rising security awareness spending.

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Women redefining emotionally intelligent cyber leadership

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In cyber security, leaders with self-awareness and emotional intelligence now outperform purely technical experts under relentless pressure.

Why women from varied careers strengthen cybersecurity

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Australia's growing cyber threats demand a broader, more diverse workforce, with women's cross-disciplinary skills central to resilience.

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AI adoption drives security spend but breaches persist

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Rising AI adoption is driving higher security spend, yet most enterprises still suffer repeated breaches as risk outpaces new defences.

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Women call for visibility & voice in cybersecurity

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Women in cybersecurity demand real visibility and inclusion, warning that lack of female voices skews risk, products and leadership decisions.