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Rockwell Automation brings SecureOT to industrial systems

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Rockwell Automation launches SecureOT to help Australian industry counter rising cyber attacks on critical operational technology.
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Datadog flags rising DevSecOps risk from ageing code

Fri, 27th Feb 2026
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Datadog warns 87% of organisations run software with exploitable flaws as ageing code, fast releases and automation amplify DevSecOps risk.
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AI reshapes cyber threats as Safer Internet Day nears

Wed, 11th Feb 2026
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AI-driven agents and rising network attacks are reshaping cyber risks, experts warn, as Safer Internet Day 2026 urges 'verified trust' online.
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FIRST marks record growth in global cyber defence

Fri, 9th Jan 2026
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Global cyber defence group FIRST reports record 2025 growth, topping 820 member teams and expanding technical, training and capacity work.
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Hybrid identity security scores decline as vulnerabilities rise

Fri, 11th Jul 2025
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Security scores for hybrid identity systems drop to 61 in 2025, with mid-sized companies and government sectors facing the biggest vulnerability challenges.
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Basic security controls could prevent most major data breaches

Sun, 8th Jun 2025
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Basic cyber security controls could prevent the majority of major data breaches, says analysis of UK and Australian data affecting tens of millions annually.
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Fast Flux DNS tactics escalate cyber defence challenges

Tue, 8th Apr 2025
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The rise of Fast Flux DNS has empowered cybercriminals to evade detection more effectively, presenting significant challenges for security agencies in Australia.
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Cybersecurity warning issued over Iranian infrastructure threats

Thu, 24th Oct 2024
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A coalition of global agencies warns of Iranian cyber threats targeting critical infrastructure, highlighting emerging tactics and unresolved vulnerabilities.
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Global advisory issued on Iranian cyber threat tactics

Thu, 24th Oct 2024
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A joint advisory from international agencies warns of Iranian cyber actors targeting critical infrastructure sectors using brute force tactics for credential compromise.
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Report reveals reliance on memory-unsafe languages in OSS projects

Tue, 2nd Jul 2024
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A new cybersecurity report reveals that 52% of critical open-source projects rely on memory-unsafe programming languages, posing significant security risks.
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Tenable Solutions passes IRAP assessment for optimal cyber security

Mon, 11th Dec 2023
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Tenable Solutions successfully passes a PROTECTED level IRAP assessment, reinforcing its commitment to top cyber security standards.
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Rising cybersecurity threats prompt shift from traditional password methods

Mon, 27th Nov 2023
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Rising cybersecurity threats prompt a shift from traditional, vulnerable password methods to phishing-resistant authentication solutions.
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Ransomware BianLian changes tactics, focusing on extortion

Thu, 25th May 2023
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BianLian ransomware group shifts focus to data extortion, targeting Australian and US companies and critical infrastructure, warns cybersecurity advisory.