National Security stories - Page 5
LOTUSLITE backdoor targets US policy bodies with lures
Thu, 22nd Jan 2026
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phishing
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advanced persistent threat protection
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email security
Politically themed LOTUSLITE phishing campaign hits US policy bodies, using DLL sideloading and espionage-focused backdoor tactics.
AI arms race to reshape Australia's cyber defences by 2026
Wed, 21st Jan 2026
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malware
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wearables
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data protection
AI-powered attacks and defences, quantum threats and smart city risks are set to transform Australia's cyber security landscape by 2026.
Australia warned over unpreparedness for drone cyber-attacks
Tue, 20th Jan 2026
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drones
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hyperscale
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iot security
Australia's power, water and telecoms at risk as report warns critical infrastructure lacks defences against emerging drone-borne cyber threats.
SUBCO plans sovereign APX East hypercable to US by 2028
Mon, 19th Jan 2026
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hyperscale
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dc
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ai
SUBCO plans a sovereign APX East “express hypercable” linking Sydney and California by late 2028, promising the world's longest continuous subsea link.
Hayo boosts mobile registry to combat SIM swap fraud
Fri, 16th Jan 2026
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firewalls
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data analytics
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network security
Hayo upgrades its National Mobile Registry with real-time tools to detect SIM swap fraud, stolen phones and illegal devices on networks.
DroneShield joins Defence counter-drone services panel
Fri, 16th Jan 2026
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cybersecurity
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xaas
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public sector
DroneShield has secured a spot on Defence's LAND 156 counter-drone services panel, positioning it for future C-sUAS capability contracts.
AI data management market to hit USD $239.15bn by 2034
Thu, 15th Jan 2026
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uc
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data protection
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manufacturing
AI data management is set to surge to USD $239.15bn by 2034 as cloud, streaming data and governance needs reshape enterprise data strategy.
Black Hat to debut cyber war room documentary in Vegas
Thu, 15th Jan 2026
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ransomware
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advanced persistent threat protection
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socs
Black Hat will premiere Semperis documentary Midnight in the War Room in Las Vegas, spotlighting the human cost of cyber conflict.
Forward Edge-AI grows global post-quantum security channel
Mon, 12th Jan 2026
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firewalls
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digital transformation
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encryption
Forward Edge-AI expands its global partner network to meet surging government and enterprise demand for post-quantum security tools.
iProov, HYPR join forces to combat AI-driven deepfakes
Fri, 9th Jan 2026
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surveillance
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biometrics
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mfa
iProov and HYPR integrate liveness checks with passwordless login to stop deepfake workers infiltrating enterprises at onboarding.
AI supercharge drives USD $3 trillion data centre boom
Thu, 8th Jan 2026
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semiconductors
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digital transformation
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hyperscale
AI-driven demand is set to unleash up to USD $3 trillion in global data centre investment, doubling capacity to 200GW by 2030.
US cyber attack on Venezuela exposes CNI vulnerabilities
Thu, 8th Jan 2026
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surveillance
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iot security
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socs
Alleged US cyber role in Venezuela attack exposes how multi-domain operations can silently compromise critical national infrastructure.
DroneShield backs ADF drone racing team through 2026
Wed, 7th Jan 2026
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drones
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uav
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skills shortage
DroneShield extends backing of the ADF Drone Racing Team to 2026, tying elite racing skills to emerging counter-drone defence technology.
Glasswall launches tool to sanitise Microsoft 365 files
Wed, 7th Jan 2026
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storage
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digital transformation
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cloud security
Glasswall has launched a Microsoft 365 tool that silently sanitises SharePoint and OneDrive files in real time to block hidden malware.
DroneShield lands AUD $14.4m boost from defence deals
Mon, 5th Jan 2026
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drones
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stock market
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uav
DroneShield wins new Western and Asia Pacific defence contracts worth AUD $14.4m, lifting its record revenue backlog into 2026.
ISACA to certify CMMC assessors in ANZ defence shift
Mon, 22nd Dec 2025
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data protection
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cloud security
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supply chain
ISACA wins exclusive role certifying CMMC assessors and instructors, reshaping cyber standards for Australia and New Zealand defence suppliers.
Security architecture for critical infrastructure: stabilising what cannot stop
Thu, 18th Dec 2025
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firewalls
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hybrid cloud
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digital transformation
Australia's critical infrastructure faces rising state-backed cyber threats, forcing a shift to integrated, cloud-first security architectures.
ATEN unveils secure KVM switches with 5K video for defence use
Fri, 5th Dec 2025
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physical security
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cybersecurity
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aten
ATEN launches NIAP-certified secure KVM switches featuring 5K video, designed for defence and high-security sectors handling classified networks.
Fujitsu appoints Kendy Hau to lead Defence for Oceania region
Thu, 4th Dec 2025
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quantum computing
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ai
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cybersecurity
Fujitsu has appointed Kendy Hau as Head of Defence for Oceania, bolstering its leadership in advanced technology for Australia's Defence and national security sectors.
Australia's AI plan criticised for business focus over safety & rights
Thu, 4th Dec 2025
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surveillance
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ai
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human rights
Electronic Frontiers Australia criticises the National AI Plan for favouring business interests over public safety, digital rights and calls for stronger EU-style law.