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MedExpress automates one million patient letters a month
Data Protection

MedExpress automates one million patient letters a month

UK online pharmacy MedExpress is automating up to one million monthly patient letters after deploying Quadient's cloud-based Impress platform.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Tue, 20th Jan 2026
Kiteworks & BigID link discovery with data controls
Data Protection

Kiteworks & BigID link discovery with data controls

Kiteworks and BigID unite discovery, labelling and policy enforcement to secure sensitive data sharing across hybrid environments.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Mon, 12th Jan 2026
Suprema BioStation 3 sets record as facial ID demand soars
Data Protection

Suprema BioStation 3 sets record as facial ID demand soars

Suprema's BioStation 3 facial ID terminal is on course for record annual global sales as demand for AI-driven access control accelerates.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Mon, 22nd Dec 2025
Growing gap revealed between AI innovation & enterprise security
DevOps

Growing gap revealed between AI innovation & enterprise security

A new report reveals a widening gap between AI innovation and enterprise security, with 36% of firms struggling to keep up with generative AI risks.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 26th Jun 2025
Google Cloud Run vulnerability exposed by Tenable Research
Data Protection

Google Cloud Run vulnerability exposed by Tenable Research

Tenable Research has uncovered a vulnerability in Google Cloud Run, named ImageRunner, which could allow attackers to access private container images.

By Kaleah Salmon • 2 min read • Fri, 4th Apr 2025
Appdome launches plugins to combat DeepSeek AI threats
Malware

Appdome launches plugins to combat DeepSeek AI threats

Appdome has launched dynamic defence plugins to combat threats from the popular DeepSeek AI app, which poses serious security risks to mobile users.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 28th Feb 2025
Data leak at Chinese firm reveals government monitoring
Data Protection

Data leak at Chinese firm reveals government monitoring

A data leak from TopSec, a Chinese cybersecurity firm, reveals its role in aiding the government's web monitoring efforts, according to SentinelLabs.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 26th Feb 2025
Semperis stresses risk for healthcare organisations amidst rising cyber threats
Ransomware

Semperis stresses risk for healthcare organisations amidst rising cyber threats

Following a ransomware attack on HCRG Care Group, Semperis' Jeff Wichman has highlighted the major risk for healthcare organisations.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Fri, 21st Feb 2025
Malware targets newcomers with Trojan disguised as tool
Malware

Malware targets newcomers with Trojan disguised as tool

CloudSEK has revealed a cyber threat impacting over 18,000 devices worldwide, targeting novice cybersecurity users with a malicious XWorm Remote Access Trojan builder.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Mon, 27th Jan 2025
Elastic completes IRAP certification for Elastic Cloud
Data Protection

Elastic completes IRAP certification for Elastic Cloud

Elastic has achieved the Protected level IRAP certification for Elastic Cloud, ensuring compliance with Australian government security requirements.

By Melania Watson • 2 min read • Thu, 23rd Jan 2025
Zendesk exploit allows phishing scams, CloudSEK reports
Endpoint Protection

Zendesk exploit allows phishing scams, CloudSEK reports

CloudSEK's latest report reveals how cybercriminals exploit Zendesk's subdomain feature to create convincing phishing scams, risking brand trust and security.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 22nd Jan 2025
Infoblox uncovers cyber threats exploiting domain spoofing
Malware

Infoblox uncovers cyber threats exploiting domain spoofing

Research from Infoblox reveals ongoing exploitation of spoofed domains in malicious spam campaigns, highlighting the persistent threat posed by cybercriminals.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Wed, 15th Jan 2025

Stories from Other Regions

Sensitive Information stories

Aussie Businesses Must Fight Ransomware Criminals
Ransomware

Aussie Businesses Must Fight Ransomware Criminals

Australian businesses face rising ransomware threats amid a 16% surge in cyber attack reports, exposing widespread unpreparedness and urging urgent security reforms.

By Riaan Bronkhorst • 5 min read • Tue, 18th Nov 2025
Personal data breach at rights commission triggers new alarm
Firewalls

Personal data breach at rights commission triggers new alarm

The Australian Human Rights Commission has suffered a data breach after sensitive documents were exposed online due to a server misconfiguration, raising security concerns.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 15th May 2025
Privacy Week: Sensitive information stored online can hurt you
Storage

Privacy Week: Sensitive information stored online can hurt you

Sensitive personal data stored online faces persistent threats from cybercriminals, with recent breaches underscoring the urgent need for better protection measures.

By Horatiu Petrescu • 5 min read • Mon, 12th 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
Endowus teams with Twilio to enhance platform security
Cybersecurity

Endowus teams with Twilio to enhance platform security

Endowus has teamed up with Twilio to enhance security on its digital wealth platform, addressing a surge in fraud cases with advanced verification measures.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 12th Mar 2025
Australia bans Chinese AI platform DeepSeek over security
Firewalls

Australia bans Chinese AI platform DeepSeek over security

The Australian government has banned the Chinese AI platform DeepSeek from its systems, echoing similar actions by the US and Italy over security risks.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 12th Feb 2025