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ACMA takes Optus to Federal Court over September 2025 Triple Zero outage
Matched: Australia
Australia's communications regulator ACMA has launched Federal Court action against Optus over its handling of a September 2025 network outage, alleging the telco breached legal obligations related to Triple Zero emergency call access during the disruption.
ANZ SMEs adopt AI widely, but trust lags, Arctic Wolf report finds
Matched: Australia
Australian and New Zealand small and midsize businesses are rapidly adopting AI, but trust in the technology remains limited, particularly for autonomous cybersecurity decision-making, according to a report by Arctic Wolf. While uptake is high, many SMEs prefer human oversight when it comes to security, reflecting broader concerns about reliability and accountability in AI-driven systems.
Macquarie Government launches Microsoft Azure practice for state and federal agencies
Matched: Australia
Macquarie Government has launched a Microsoft Azure practice offering cloud, security, and AI services to Australian federal and state government agencies. The move marks the first time the company has consolidated its Azure capabilities into a dedicated practice, aiming to help public sector clients adopt and manage Microsoft cloud technologies more effectively.
Veeam appoints Philip Goldie as Vice President for Australia and New Zealand
Matched: Australia
Veeam has appointed Philip Goldie as Vice President for Australia and New Zealand. The appointment comes as the company highlights increasing enterprise focus on AI adoption and the data risks that accompany it. Goldie is expected to lead Veeam's regional strategy as demand grows for data protection and resilience solutions in the ANZ market.
DigiCert survey finds 81% of Australian organisations hit by AI security incidents or vulnerabilities
Matched: Australia
A DigiCert survey found that 81% of Australian organisations have experienced an AI-related security incident or identified AI-related vulnerabilities. The findings suggest AI security risks are already a widespread concern among Australian enterprises, highlighting the growing challenge businesses face in managing threats introduced or amplified by artificial intelligence adoption.
Partnered Health confirms cyber incident affecting patient information across national clinic network
Matched: health, healthcare
Partnered Health has confirmed a cybersecurity incident involving unauthorised access to patient data across its national clinic network. The breach affected personal and health information held by some clinics. The company is investigating the extent of the incident and has notified relevant authorities. Affected patients are being contacted and advised to monitor for suspicious activity.
ACS welcomes planned Office of AI, calls for focus on skills and recognition
Matched: Australia
The Australian Computer Society has welcomed the federal government's plan to create an Office of AI within the Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet. The ACS expressed support for the move while calling for the office to prioritise workforce skills development and formal recognition of AI-related competencies as part of Australia's broader artificial intelligence strategy.
Australian critical infrastructure urged to tighten router security after Russian cyber warning
Matched: Australia
Australia's cyber security agency has joined international partners in warning critical infrastructure operators to strengthen the security of routers, firewalls and other network devices following alerts about Russian state-sponsored cyber threats. Operators are being urged to review configurations, apply patches and monitor for suspicious activity to reduce the risk of compromise to essential services.
ACSC warns of large-scale campaign exploiting CMS vulnerabilities in Australia
Matched: Australia
Australia's cyber security agency has warned of a large-scale campaign targeting web content management systems, with many Australian businesses already compromised. The ACSC says attackers are exploiting CMS vulnerabilities to gain access to websites and their underlying infrastructure, urging organisations to patch systems, review user accounts, and check for signs of compromise.
Telstra mobile outage disrupts services across Australia
Matched: Australia
Telstra's mobile network suffered a major outage across Australia, disrupting voice and data services for millions of customers, as well as businesses, transport operators and other organisations. The company acknowledged the issue and said it was working to restore services. It is one of the most significant disruptions to hit Australia's largest telco in recent years.