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Barracuda launches unified AI platform amid security tool sprawl
Firewalls

Barracuda launches unified AI platform amid security tool sprawl

Barracuda launches BarracudaONE, a unified AI cybersecurity platform to tackle security tool sprawl and improve integration, management, and threat detection.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Wed, 4th Jun 2025
Barracuda unveils AI platform to simplify cybersecurity tools
Firewalls

Barracuda unveils AI platform to simplify cybersecurity tools

Barracuda Networks launches BarracudaONE, an AI-powered platform to unify cybersecurity tools and ease complexity for Australian IT and security professionals.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Wed, 4th Jun 2025
Cloudflare, Microsoft & police disrupt global malware service
Malware

Cloudflare, Microsoft & police disrupt global malware service

Cloudflare and Microsoft, with global law enforcement, have disrupted LummaC2, a major malware service stealing data worldwide and used for cybercrime.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Thu, 22nd May 2025
Altia appoints Natalie Farr to drive EMEA sales & partnerships
Artificial Intelligence

Altia appoints Natalie Farr to drive EMEA sales & partnerships

Altia names Natalie Farr as Director of Sales and Partnerships for EMEA to boost growth and deploy its new investigative platform across the region.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Thu, 15th May 2025
Game review: The Precinct (Xbox Series X)
Gaming

Game review: The Precinct (Xbox Series X)

The Precinct for Xbox Series X puts you in the shoes of a rookie cop in the '80s, offering an addictive GTA-style experience without the crime spree.

By Damian Seeto • 6 min read • Wed, 14th May 2025
Yubico backs youth hackathons globally to boost cybersecurity skills
Unified Communications

Yubico backs youth hackathons globally to boost cybersecurity skills

Yubico's Secure It Forward programme has supplied YubiKeys to over 20 youth-led hackathons worldwide, boosting practical cybersecurity skills among young innovators.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Thu, 1st May 2025
Motorola unveils SVX & Assist to boost AI in policing
Artificial Intelligence

Motorola unveils SVX & Assist to boost AI in policing

Motorola Solutions unveils SVX and Assist, merging voice, video, and AI to enhance US police officers' real-time decision-making and reduce device load.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Tue, 22nd Apr 2025
Synology's pushing into ANZ enterprise storage & backup market
Storage

Synology's pushing into ANZ enterprise storage & backup market

Synology is expanding its enterprise storage and backup solutions in Australia and New Zealand, addressing the growing data sovereignty concerns in these markets.

By Sean Mitchell • 7 min read • Wed, 9th Apr 2025

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Why better data management is crucial for Australian Organisations facing cyber breaches
Data Protection

Why better data management is crucial for Australian Organisations facing cyber breaches

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

By Andy Milburn • 4 min read • Fri, 30th May 2025
Victoria Police upgrades online crime reporting for efficiency
Digital Transformation

Victoria Police upgrades online crime reporting for efficiency

Victoria Police has upgraded its Online Crime Reporting system with Serco to boost efficiency and allow officers to focus more on emergencies.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Fri, 30th May 2025
DroneShield secures AUD $1 million police contract for counter-drone gear
Artificial Intelligence

DroneShield secures AUD $1 million police contract for counter-drone gear

DroneShield secures a contract worth over AUD $1 million to supply Australian police with AI-powered counter-drone tech, enhancing public safety.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 21st May 2025
Study reveals car parks riskier than roundabouts for accidents
Road Safety

Study reveals car parks riskier than roundabouts for accidents

Australian drivers are over three times likelier to crash in car parks than roundabouts, with car parks accounting for 17.4% of non-fatal accidents nationwide.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Tue, 20th May 2025
AI-driven surveillance set to boost Brisbane Olympic security
AI Security

AI-driven surveillance set to boost Brisbane Olympic security

AI-driven surveillance will play a key role in boosting security at the Brisbane 2032 Olympics amid rising crime and recent major sporting venue incidents.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 13th May 2025
Over 1,200 government devices lost or stolen across 2024
Data Protection

Over 1,200 government devices lost or stolen across 2024

Over 1,200 devices were reported lost or stolen across UK government departments in 2024, highlighting ongoing security challenges despite audits and efforts.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Thu, 8th May 2025
ANZ to launch password-less web banking with enhanced security
Surveillance

ANZ to launch password-less web banking with enhanced security

ANZ will launch password-less web banking on ANZ Plus in mid-2025, enhancing security with passkeys and biometric authentication methods.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 2nd May 2025
Police warned over shifting information to Microsoft cloud services
Data Protection

Police warned over shifting information to Microsoft cloud services

Police warned of 'very high' privacy risks in shifting sensitive data to Microsoft's cloud, amid a cautious trial in Wellington started in 2023.

By Phil Pennington • 4 min read • Tue, 29th Apr 2025
Ofcom sets strict new online safety rules to protect children
Marketing Technologies

Ofcom sets strict new online safety rules to protect children

Ofcom introduces strict Online Safety Act rules by July, forcing UK tech firms to shield children from harmful content like self-harm, abuse, and risky challenges.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Fri, 25th Apr 2025