Digital risk stories

AI advancements are boosting cybercrime in Australia, with infostealer malware and deepfake scams costing businesses millions despite MFA safeguards.

Australian businesses lead globally in boosting investment in digital trust, focusing on fraud detection and identity verification to protect customers.

The new Netflix series Adolescence ignites debate on teen mental health and digital safety, exploring the perilous world of cyberbullying and online subcultures.

Lineaje has appointed Intekhab Nazeer as CFO and Mikala Vidal as Head of Growth, aiming to enhance its expansion plans following last year's USD $138 million Series A funding.

Outpost24 has appointed Omri Kletter as Chief Product Officer, aiming to enhance its cyber risk management solutions and support growth heading into 2025.

Vanquis Bank is enhancing its digital strategy by adopting SAS Viya on Microsoft Azure, aiming to improve risk management and compliance efforts.

Coalition enhances its Australian team with the addition of three cybersecurity experts, bolstering efforts to protect local SMEs from digital risks.

Australian fintech Marmalade secures AU$16m to bolster its invoice payment solution for SMEs, aiming at mitigating cashflow issues and providing risk-free capital.

Cyber-insurance provider, Coalition, forecasts a 25% increase in cyber vulnerabilities in 2024, in its just released Cyber Threat Index, warning businesses to prepare for an escalating digital risk landscape.

Allianz SE CEO, Oliver Bäte, brings his extensive industry expertise to Coalition's Board of Directors.

An assessment has found big gaps in schools' cybersecurity and recommends a multi-million-dollar boost to school funding for IT.

Mandiant has launched a digital risk protection offering that allows security leaders to proactively mitigate threats before they disrupt business operations.

ZeroFox expands in Australia and New Zealand with partnerships with distributors Netpoleon and emt Distribution, targeting cyber threats for enterprises.

GBG partners with SEON to bolster online fraud prevention for banks and fintechs, offering technology integrated into the GBG Intelligence Center.

IT security company, Radware, discusses the challenges and solutions surrounding cloud security in an interview with TechDay.

Kroll expands its cyber risk offering with the acquisition of Redscan, allowing for greater visibility and assurance in threat detection and response.

More than 70% of enterprises lack the technology to detect unexpected events that may negatively impact their business, according to a new study.

Risk management is vital for all organizations to mitigate technology risks that can disrupt business operations and cause financial and reputational losses.

It is crucial for businesses to design and implement effective risk management capabilities and response mechanisms to maintain agility and resilience.

Forescout updates its security platform, offering enhanced protection for high-risk devices across IT, IoT, and OT systems, leveraging a vast device cloud.