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How we can help younger Australians tackle cybersecurity challenges
Phishing

How we can help younger Australians tackle cybersecurity challenges

This October marks Cybersecurity Awareness Month, highlighting younger Australians' struggles with online safety amid rising frustration and disengagement.

By Matthew Salier • 5 min read • Tue, 15th Oct 2024
Want to replace coal? Awaken the giant that is Pumped Hydro with technology and the right support
Power / Energy

Want to replace coal? Awaken the giant that is Pumped Hydro with technology and the right support

As the world shifts from coal, pumped hydro emerges as a key player for large-scale energy storage, needing innovation and government support to thrive.

By Rick McElhinney • 3 min read • Mon, 14th Oct 2024
Australia mulls cyber law amid 23% rise in cyber attacks
Cybersecurity

Australia mulls cyber law amid 23% rise in cyber attacks

Australia faces a 23% rise in cyber attacks, prompting calls for a new Cyber Security Act to bolster protection against escalating cybercrime threats.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 11th Oct 2024
Three phases in the evolving Australian business conversation about resilience
Ransomware

Three phases in the evolving Australian business conversation about resilience

Many Australian organisations can mark down 2024 as the year that IT resilience was elevated from a technology to a whole-of-business and whole-of-customer-journey conversation.

By Ashley Diffey • 5 min read • Fri, 11th Oct 2024
Protecting human & non-human identities in cybersecurity
Multi-factor authentication

Protecting human & non-human identities in cybersecurity

Cybersecurity leaders stress the urgent need to address AI-driven threats to both human and non-human identities amidst rising cyber attacks.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Fri, 11th Oct 2024

Global Stories

Cyber threats to 2024 US election identified by Fortinet
Firewalls

Cyber threats to 2024 US election identified by Fortinet

Fortinet's FortiGuard Labs warns of rising cyber threats ahead of the 2024 U.S. presidential election, targeting voters and electoral processes.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Wed, 16th Oct 2024
eSIM technology adoption in IoT to accelerate by 2025
Internet of Things

eSIM technology adoption in IoT to accelerate by 2025

A new report from IoT Analytics predicts that eSIM technology adoption in IoT will surge by 2025, despite current usage standing at just 33%.

By Imee Dequito • 2 min read • Wed, 16th Oct 2024
IFS Ultimo named leader in Verdantix 2024 EAM Software report
Data Analytics

IFS Ultimo named leader in Verdantix 2024 EAM Software report

IFS Ultimo has been named a 'Leader' in the 2024 Verdantix Green Quadrant for Enterprise Asset Management software, marking its second consecutive accolade.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 15th Oct 2024
Recorded Future unveils AI tools to combat ransomware
Ransomware

Recorded Future unveils AI tools to combat ransomware

Recorded Future has unveiled new AI-driven tools aimed at providing real-time intelligence to help organisations combat the rising threat of ransomware.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 15th Oct 2024
Macrium launches Reflect X, advancing backup technology
Data Protection

Macrium launches Reflect X, advancing backup technology

Macrium has unveiled Reflect X, a cutting-edge backup solution boasting doubled recovery speeds and native support for ARM devices, enhancing operational resilience.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 15th Oct 2024
Artificial Intelligence driving data centres to the edge
Digital Transformation

Artificial Intelligence driving data centres to the edge

The rise of artificial intelligence is reshaping data centres, with investments skyrocketing to USD $25.2 billion in 2023, requiring a transformation in infrastructure.

By Joe Craparotta • 5 min read • Mon, 14th Oct 2024
Cybersecurity experts stress ongoing vigilance beyond October
Unified Communications

Cybersecurity experts stress ongoing vigilance beyond October

As Cybersecurity Awareness Month unfolds, experts urge businesses to adopt comprehensive strategies to combat evolving threats and enhance their security measures.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Mon, 14th Oct 2024
Nokia & NTT DATA expand global partnership for Private 5G
Unified Communications

Nokia & NTT DATA expand global partnership for Private 5G

Nokia and NTT DATA have enhanced their global partnership to drive Private 5G deployment, transforming cities like Brownsville into connected tech hubs.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 11th Oct 2024
New phishing scam uses QR codes to bypass security tools
Phishing

New phishing scam uses QR codes to bypass security tools

Barracuda analysts warn of escalating phishing threats using QR codes crafted from ASCII/Unicode characters, evading traditional security measures.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Fri, 11th Oct 2024

Stories from Other Regions

2024 KiwiNet Awards celebrate innovation in New Zealand
Unified Communications

2024 KiwiNet Awards celebrate innovation in New Zealand

The 2024 KiwiNet Research Commercialisation Awards in Auckland have celebrated innovators in New Zealand transforming scientific research into impactful technologies.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Wed, 16th Oct 2024
Aviva teams with CRCs to boost cyber resilience for SMEs
Unified Communications

Aviva teams with CRCs to boost cyber resilience for SMEs

Aviva has teamed up with the Cyber Resilience Centre network to bolster cyber security for over 3,000 insurance brokers across the UK.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 11th Oct 2024
One New Zealand to test Starlink mobile satellite service
Space Technologies

One New Zealand to test Starlink mobile satellite service

One New Zealand has gained approval to test SpaceX's Starlink service, aiming to improve connectivity and resilience across Aotearoa amid climate challenges.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 11th Oct 2024