Oceania stories
AUSCERT's GM Ivano Bongiovanni urged cybersecurity pros to adapt skills and embrace innovation as AI reshapes the industry and new global contests emerge.
Genetec has been verified by CyberCX for alignment with Australia's Essential Eight cybersecurity framework, boosting trust in its physical security solutions.
Genetec partners with Western Sydney University to launch a five-year internship scheme offering semester-long placements to tech students starting March 2025.
WorldFirst's new World Card, launched in Australia, helps SMEs cut cross-border payment costs with no FX fees and 1% cashback across 210 countries.
Genetec gains essential IRAP assessment from CyberCX, enhancing its cloud security solutions for Australian government agencies and critical infrastructure.
Salto Systems has revamped its senior leadership in Oceania, promoting Caine Hillier to General Manager as it aims to bolster operations in the region.
Samsung's Galaxy Ring, a wellness-focused wearable, will debut in Australia mid-October, marking its first release in South-East Asia and Oceania.
Irish start-up MoveAhead is using motion-tracking mobile games to get Australian kids off the couch and building basic movement skills.
Ransomware attacks on industrial firms surged to 708 in Q1 2025, led by manufacturing, with North America and Europe hardest hit, warns Dragos report.
Canon Business Services ANZ has earned all six Microsoft Solutions Partner designations, placing it among Australia's top 1% of Microsoft partners with enhanced tech expertise.
Most organisations remain unprepared for quantum computing's threat to current encryption, with just 5% having a clear strategy despite rising concerns.
Allegis Group has implemented Salesforce's Agentforce across its Asia-Pacific operations to enhance efficiency and improve candidate placement processes.
Genetec welcomed Canadian Minister Mary Ng to its Sydney Experience Centre, showcasing advanced security solutions and emphasising trade ties with Australia.
Dragos's latest report reveals a vibrant ransomware landscape for Q3 2024, marked by emerging groups, shifting tactics, and significant operational disruptions.
Ransomware attacks surged 19% in October, totalling 486 incidents globally, as threat actors increasingly targeted critical infrastructure sectors.
A recent ISACA study reveals nearly half of companies in Oceania neglect cybersecurity teams in AI development, raising concerns over potential vulnerabilities.
Portchain is expanding its digital solutions across Oceania, aiming to improve efficiency and sustainability in the container shipping industry.
Kaspersky reports over 38 billion instances of web trackers harvesting user data in 2024, averaging one million detections per day.
Ransomware attacks surged by 20% in July, targeting critical sectors like industry and healthcare, reports NCC Group, with North America facing 220 incidents.
Ransomware attacks soared by 20% in July, driven by reduced holiday staffing, with the industry sector hardest hit, an NCC Group report reveals.
