Data encryption stories

Australian organisations face business disruptions when cyber breaches lead to federal crime scene lockdowns, highlighting urgent need for robust data management.

Recent cyberattacks targeting UK retailers and suppliers like M&S and Peter Green Chilled expose critical weaknesses in the nation's retail and supply chains.

CDPs, once confused with CRMs, now power data-driven customer experiences across enterprises, adapting to AI, privacy, and complex tech ecosystems.

Corrata's report reveals ECH privacy protocol use is rare among enterprise mobiles but exploited by 17% of risky sites, mainly via Cloudflare network.

The Legal Aid Agency has suffered a major cyber-attack, exposing personal data of over two million individuals dating back to 2010 in England and Wales.

MirrorWeb has launched Sentinel, a platform using AI to cut false compliance alerts by 90%, helping firms tackle rising risks from digital communication tools.

Boomi will acquire Thru by June 2025, adding secure managed file transfer to its platform for unified data integration and stringent compliance needs.

Nutanix and Pure Storage partner to launch a scalable infrastructure solution integrating cloud and storage tech, targeting mission-critical virtual workloads in 2025.

Recent cyber attacks are raising calls for stronger, identity-focused cybersecurity, including Zero Trust principles, with traditional password hygiene no longer sufficient.

NetApp launches new data security features including post-quantum cryptography and enhanced ransomware protection to improve cyber resilience for customers.

ONLYOFFICE launches DocSpace 3.1, enhancing Virtual Data Rooms with role-based forms, guest management, templates and AES-256 encryption for self-hosted users.

The ransomware group Qilin claims two cyber-attacks on US government bodies, raising concerns over public sector cybersecurity and service disruptions.

Jared Siddle of Protecht warns that over half of employees risk exposing sensitive data to generative AI, urging firms to implement strict usage policies.

ETSI has launched Covercrypt, a new post-quantum security standard aimed at protecting critical data and communications from future quantum threats.

Arkeus has secured AUD $5 million in funding to drive its expansion plans, reflecting strong investor confidence in its AI-driven defence technologies.

Sophos has reported a staggering 141% rise in remote ransomware attacks since 2022, highlighting the urgent need for businesses to bolster cybersecurity measures.

As World Backup Day nears, experts stress that mere data backups are now inadequate amid rising cyber threats, urging a shift to robust resilience strategies.

Amazon Web Services has launched its first quantum computing chip, Ocelot, claiming it can slash quantum error correction costs by up to 90%.

Emburse has launched Emburse AI, a dedicated large language model aiming to streamline expense management and enhance accuracy in financial processes.

As the October 2025 deadline for Windows 10 support approaches, Australian businesses face urgent risks, highlighting the need for proactive upgrades to Windows 11.