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Shockwaves from Qantas cyber breach being felt across Australian business
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Shockwaves from Qantas cyber breach being felt across Australian business

The recent Qantas cyber attack underlines the urgent need for stronger defences, highlighting growing threats to supply chains and identity across Australian businesses.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Wed, 2nd Jul 2025
Qantas cyber breach highlights urgent need for supply chain security
Unified Communications

Qantas cyber breach highlights urgent need for supply chain security

A cyber breach at Qantas, traced to a third-party supplier, underscores urgent calls for stronger supply chain security across Australia's digital networks.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Wed, 2nd Jul 2025

Global Stories

Supply Chain Security stories

Ingram Micro responds to ransomware incident impacting internal systems
Firewalls

Ingram Micro responds to ransomware incident impacting internal systems

Ingram Micro suffered a ransomware attack via a third-party VPN, underscoring the risks posed by remote access and external supplier vulnerabilities.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 8th Jul 2025
Most firms unprepared for rising supply chain cyber threats
Ransomware

Most firms unprepared for rising supply chain cyber threats

A SecurityScorecard survey reveals 88% of cybersecurity leaders worry about supply chain risks, yet most firms lack effective active defence measures.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Thu, 26th Jun 2025
GitLab & IBM launch platform to modernise mainframe DevOps
DevOps

GitLab & IBM launch platform to modernise mainframe DevOps

GitLab and IBM launch GitLab Ultimate for IBM Z to modernise mainframe DevOps with native CI/CD and unified workflows on IBM z/OS.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 24th Jun 2025
JFrog & TL Consulting boost APAC software supply chain security
DevOps

JFrog & TL Consulting boost APAC software supply chain security

JFrog partners with TL Consulting to enhance software supply chain security and governance for organisations across Asia Pacific using the JFrog Platform and expert consulting.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Mon, 23rd Jun 2025
Azul & Chainguard partner on zero-CVE Java containers
DevOps

Azul & Chainguard partner on zero-CVE Java containers

Azul and Chainguard have teamed up to offer zero-CVE Java containers, enhancing security and support for enterprise Java workloads with Hardened, source-built images.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Thu, 19th Jun 2025
UK firms underprepared for AI risks as CyXcel launches DRM tool
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

UK firms underprepared for AI risks as CyXcel launches DRM tool

Nearly one-third of UK firms lack AI risk policies, as CyXcel unveils a new DRM tool to tackle rising AI threats and compliance demands.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Tue, 17th Jun 2025
Automotive cybersecurity grows as smart vehicles face new threats
Digital Transformation

Automotive cybersecurity grows as smart vehicles face new threats

As vehicles become smarter and more connected, the automotive cybersecurity market grows rapidly to combat rising threats and protect road safety.

By Shannon Williams • 5 min read • Fri, 13th Jun 2025
Gallagher unveils High Sec C7000 controller for critical sites
Hyperscale

Gallagher unveils High Sec C7000 controller for critical sites

Gallagher Security launches High Sec C7000 controller in the US, offering enhanced cybersecurity for critical sites and compliance with GSA and PIV standards.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Fri, 13th Jun 2025
APAC financial sector faces 245% surge in DDoS attacks, report finds
Firewalls

APAC financial sector faces 245% surge in DDoS attacks, report finds

Financial institutions in APAC faced a 245% surge in DDoS attacks last year, accounting for 38% of global incidents amid rising digital vulnerabilities.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Wed, 11th Jun 2025

Stories from Other Regions

Supply Chain Security stories

Aspire & CSS Assure unite to boost UK organisations' cyber resilience
Data Protection

Aspire & CSS Assure unite to boost UK organisations' cyber resilience

Aspire Technology Solutions and CSS Assure have joined forces to enhance cyber resilience for UK organisations facing rising sophisticated cyber threats.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 1st Jul 2025
Cybersecurity on alert as Iran shifts to disruptive digital attacks
Malware

Cybersecurity on alert as Iran shifts to disruptive digital attacks

Iranian cyber attacks shift towards causing disruption and political damage following Israeli strikes, raising cybersecurity alarms.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Tue, 24th Jun 2025
Gallagher's High Sec C7000 earns two awards for security innovation
IoT Security

Gallagher's High Sec C7000 earns two awards for security innovation

Gallagher Security's High Sec C7000 controller has won two awards recognising its innovation in access control and operational technology security.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Thu, 19th Jun 2025
Azul & Chainguard launch secure Java containers for enterprises
DevOps

Azul & Chainguard launch secure Java containers for enterprises

Azul and Chainguard partner to deliver secure, commercially supported Java containers, boosting enterprise productivity and enhancing software supply chain security.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Fri, 13th Jun 2025
UK taps Altana for AI supply chain platform in GBP £8m deal
Data Analytics

UK taps Altana for AI supply chain platform in GBP £8m deal

The UK government awards Altana a GBP £8m contract to deliver an AI-driven supply chain platform, enhancing policy and security across multiple departments.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Thu, 12th Jun 2025
Third-party cyber breaches surge 25% in Europe's top banks
Malware

Third-party cyber breaches surge 25% in Europe's top banks

Third-party cyber breaches at Europe's top 100 banks surged 25% last year, exposing systemic weaknesses in their digital supply chains under rising regulation.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Tue, 10th Jun 2025