Notifiable Data Breaches stories

A new report reveals widespread cloud security flaws in Australian firms, exposing millions of sensitive records and escalating regulatory compliance risks.

Management at Check Point Software and WatchGuard Technologies have responded regarding the OAIC 1H 2023 Notifiable Data Breaches Report.

AvePoint appoints Max McNamara as Vice President and Managing Director of Australia and New Zealand to drive its ANZ strategy and business growth.

Risk solutions provider Kroll has expanded its breach notification services to assist Australian organisations with data breaches.

Designated in the 2020 Gartner Peer Insights for SIEM, it was praised by customers for technical support and ease of deployment and integration.

Research by Vanson Bourne revealed that 44% of respondents believed that their CEO was the weak link in their cybersecurity operation.

The solution increases data visibility, increases IP protection and enhances compliance measures across items such as PCI DSS and the NBD.

The Australian Information Commissioner (OIAC) has released the latest quarterly report on the notifications under the Notifiable Data Breaches scheme.

Following the introduction of the Notifiable Data Breach Scheme (NDB) last year, a survey of ANZ businesses has revealed some concerning findings.

TechDay spoke to Trend Micro market strategy global VP Eric Skinner about key threats organisations are currently facing and the best way to mitigate them.

Australians must move away from victim-blaming culture in order to improve cybersecurity, says Palo Alto Networks.

The OIAC received 262 notifications in the three months, the highest number since the commencement of the NDB scheme.

40% of businesses say their employees receive between one and five phishing or ransomware attacks every quarter.

One Identity and Secureworks executives Alex Tilley and Serkan Cetin have released what they see coming for cybersecurity in 2019.

There was a renewed global response to data security in 2018, placing pressure on organisations to assume more responsibility for the data they hold.

Ransomware has evolved to be more sophisticated and targeted, and remains a threat to businesses of all sizes.

Amateur cybercriminals (or anyone with a grudge), can execute spam attacks, steal people’s identities, and more.

Around 30% of Australian businesses feel more vulnerable to cyber attacks than global counterparts, with many doubting their ability to prevent breaches.

It is paramount for organisations to have a clear understanding of what data protection is and close the gaps in their protection strategies.

The Office of the Australian Information Commissioner has been notified of 245 data breaches affecting personal information between July and September 2018.