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Aus mutual banks are trying to balance human personal touch and AI efficiency

Matched: Australia

Australian mutual banks are working to balance AI efficiency with the personal service their customers value. Unlike larger banks, mutuals built their reputation on human connection, making the shift toward AI tools more delicate. They are exploring automation for back-end processes while preserving face-to-face and personalised interactions where customers expect them most.

Pro-nuclear lobby group says nuclear power the best solution to data centre energy demands in Australia

Matched: Australia

A pro-nuclear lobby group, Nuclear for Australia, argues that nuclear power is the best way to meet growing energy demands from AI data centres while keeping household electricity bills affordable. The non-profit contends other energy sources cannot adequately handle the load, though critics dispute this claim.

Report: Australian CEOs face cyber accountability gap as AI accelerates attacks

Matched: Australia

More than half of Australian security professionals expect CEOs to lose their jobs following a major cyber breach, yet research highlights a significant gap between board-level accountability and actual operational preparedness. The disconnect is worsening as AI accelerates the pace and sophistication of attacks, raising concerns that leadership responsibility is outpacing organisations' real-world cyber defences.

Report: Australia’s transport sector under-prepared for risk of cyber attack

Matched: Australia

A survey of Australia's logistics industry found fewer than half of respondents feel prepared to handle a cyber security incident, highlighting significant vulnerabilities in the transport sector. The findings suggest the industry lacks adequate readiness to defend against or respond to cyber attacks, raising concerns about potential disruptions to critical supply chain infrastructure.

9 in 10 Aussies know property scams exist – but only half can spot one

Matched: Australia

Nine in ten Australians are aware property scams exist, but only half feel confident identifying one, according to new research. The gap between awareness and detection ability has widened, raising concerns about settlement security. Experts warn fraud is becoming increasingly sophisticated, leaving buyers and sellers vulnerable despite general awareness of the risks.

ASD warns Australian TeamCity servers under attack

Matched: Australia

Australia's signals directorate has warned that JetBrains TeamCity servers in the country are being actively exploited following a critical authentication bypass vulnerability. The flaw, which allows attackers to gain administrative control without credentials, was patched in late July. Organisations running unpatched TeamCity instances are urged to update immediately.

High Alert! ACSC warns of hackers targeting Aussie orgs using TeamCity On-Premises

Matched: Australia

Australia's cyber security agency has warned that hackers are actively exploiting a vulnerability in JetBrains' TeamCity On-Premises software to target Australian organisations. The flaw, roughly a month old, allows attackers to gain unauthorised access to affected networks. The ACSC is urging organisations using the platform to apply available patches immediately to reduce their exposure.

Australian lenders turn to cross-industry intelligence as AI drives uptick in financial fraud

Matched: Australia

Australian lenders are facing rising fraud driven by AI-generated documents, first-party fraud and money muling. In response, Equifax Australia and the Australian Finance Industry Association are collaborating to improve fraud prevention through cross-industry intelligence sharing, helping lenders better detect increasingly sophisticated fraudulent activity across the financial sector.

Allianz tech 'transformation' exposed as offshoring drive

Matched: Australia

Allianz Australia's technology "transformation" program has resulted in significant offshoring, with around one-third of its local tech workforce cut over three years. Roles have moved to lower-cost locations, contradicting the program's framing as a modernisation effort. Staff and industry observers say the initiative was primarily a cost-reduction exercise rather than a genuine capability upgrade.

Shop now? Banking malware campaign posing as Woolworths active in Australia

Matched: Australia

A banking malware campaign is targeting Australians by impersonating Woolworths and other trusted brands to distribute an Android trojan. The malware can access bank accounts, read SMS messages, and activate device cameras. Users are urged to avoid downloading apps from unofficial sources and to verify the legitimacy of any links before clicking.

Australia calls cyber experts to serve in new Defence Cyber Reserve Force

Matched: Australia

Australia has launched a Defence Cyber Reserve Force, inviting experienced civilian cyber professionals to serve part-time within the Australian Defence Force. The program aims to boost specialist expertise, operational support, and surge capacity. It allows professionals to contribute defence-relevant cyber skills without leaving their civilian careers, strengthening Australia's overall military cyber capability.

Minister to launch smart device security labelling pilot at Connecting Technology Summit

Matched: Australia

Australia is preparing to launch a pilot of its Security Labelling Scheme for Smart Devices, giving vendors an early opportunity to test the framework. The scheme will be formally introduced at the Connecting Technology Summit by a government minister, marking a significant step toward its broader rollout and improving consumer awareness of smart device cybersecurity standards.

Op-Ed: Australian AI agents need expiration dates, not just permissions

Matched: Australia

Australia's AI governance debate is shifting from whether to deploy AI agents to how to govern them once active. Experts argue current permission-based frameworks are insufficient, proposing AI agents be given expiration dates — automatic deactivation after set periods — rather than relying solely on access controls. This would limit risk from forgotten or compromised agents operating indefinitely within sensitive systems.

High Alert! Aussie cyber agency warns of active exploitation of N-able N-central vulnerability

Matched: Australia

Australia's cyber security agency has warned of active exploitation of a high-severity vulnerability in N-able's N-central remote monitoring and management software. The ACSC is urging Australian organisations using the platform to apply patches immediately. The flaw could allow attackers to gain unauthorised access to systems managed through the software.

Faulty towers: Quest hotel chain discloses third-party customer data breach

Matched: Australia

Australian hotel apartment chain Quest has disclosed a data breach affecting customer information, including names, email addresses, and dates of birth. The breach originated from a third-party supplier rather than Quest's own systems. Affected customers have been notified and warned to remain vigilant against potential phishing attempts and scams that may exploit the compromised data.

ACSC warns of active exploitation targeting N-able N-central in Australia

Matched: Australia

The ACSC has issued a high-priority alert warning of active exploitation of vulnerabilities in N-able N-central, a remote monitoring and management platform, targeting Australian organisations. The centre is urging affected users to apply patches and mitigations immediately. N-able N-central is widely used by managed service providers, meaning exploitation could have downstream impacts on multiple client organisations.

ASD warns of Australian attacks on N-able N-central RMM

Matched: Australia

Australia's signals directorate has warned of active attacks exploiting a critical authentication bypass vulnerability in N-able's N-central remote monitoring and management software. The flaw effectively grants attackers administrator-level access without credentials. Organisations using the platform are urged to apply available patches immediately, as the software's privileged network access makes it a high-value target.