Australia (Australian) stories - Page 24

Australian firms are warned of rising spear-phishing threats, with CMTG defending against over 1,400 attacks daily, stressing the need for robust cyber security.

As Australia recognises 'AI Month', cybersecurity concerns mount, with experts stressing the urgent need for enhanced protection against AI-related threats.

A recent Microsoft report reveals that the education sector is now the third most targeted industry for cyberattacks, highlighting serious security concerns.

Brisbane-based de.iterate has won the 2024 Technology Scale-Up Award for CyberTech, highlighting its impact in the cybersecurity sector.

With grocery prices soaring in Australia, a new survey reveals 56% of shoppers are returning sweet treats amid rising living costs.

Despite recognising AI's potential, Australian firms struggle with real-time data, a critical component for effective operations and future AI success.

Dipra Ray, CEO of Pyng, is on a mission to eliminate transaction surcharges across Australia, aiming to transform payments for consumers and merchants.

Ofload has launched DataVerse, an AI-driven platform to optimise carbon emissions across Australia's freight networks, partnering with Remedy Drinks.

Teleperformance has launched a new multilingual hub in Bali, Indonesia, aiming to bolster customer service for clients in the Asia Pacific region.

Research by Mastercard reveals deepfake scams have targeted 36% of Australians, resulting in millions in losses, with many unaware they're victims.

Dematic is hosting a Virtual Showcase event for supply chain leaders to discuss logistics automation's benefits, featuring insights from major industry figures.

Tesserent highlights a major shift in password security advice from NIST, urging longer passphrases over complex passwords to bolster cybersecurity.

The Cook Government has unveiled its AUD $7.2 million Nature Tech Accelerator, offering seed funding to six startups focused on climate innovation.

AUSCERT has launched a new Tabletop Exercise Service to help organisations across Australia enhance their cyber incident readiness and response capabilities.

Verkada has appointed Jonathon Dixon as Vice President of Japan and Asia-Pacific to expand its security solutions across the region.

Leaseweb has achieved ISO 14001:2015 certification, highlighting its commitment to sustainability across its global operations and reducing environmental impact.

Superloop has partnered with Leaptel to provide VNNI backhaul services across Australia in a deal valued at AUD$4 million to AUD$5 million.

Swoop has appointed Tomas Diaz as the new Head of Moose Mobile, focusing on customer experience and growth following the acquisition in November 2022.

Research from Cohesity reveals that consumers worldwide are increasingly alarmed about excessive data collection and potential AI threats to their privacy.

A report by ELMO reveals that 39% of Australian employees are unaware of mental health resources, despite 84% believing they are offered at work.