On September 10, the Australian Cyber Security Centre (ACSC) issued a high-severity alert confirming that the Akira ransomware group is actively exploiting a critical SonicWall VPN vulnerability (CVE-2024-40766) to breach Australian businesses. The situation is more dangerous than it appears: patching the vulnerability is not enough to secure your network. Attackers are using a procedural loophole involving un-reset credentials to bypass the fix, leaving many organizations exposed despite their compliance efforts. This threat is amplified by Australia's new 2025 mandatory ransomware reporting laws, which can turn a technical breach into a regulatory and legal disaster. This analysis breaks down the technical risk, the severe business impacts, and the necessary steps to truly validate your defenses against this clear and present danger.
Artificial Intelligence isn't just a buzzword anymore; it's a powerful tool that's reshaping industries across Australia. From automating customer service to optimising logistics, AI is driving efficiency and innovation. But with great power comes a new, sophisticated set of risks.
Attackers are already weaponising AI to create more effective, evasive, and scalable attacks. The old security playbook is becoming outdated. The question is no longer if AI will impact your security, but how you're preparing for it.
Let's dive into how both attackers and defenders are using AI, and what you need to do to ensure your business doesn't get left behind.
Software developers are faced with growing security concerns when it comes to the source codes powering their applications for users around the globe.
It has become SOP for organizations to conduct penetration testing and vulnerability scans on a regular basis. Such practice is even endorsed by most IT specialists since an attack could lead to disastrous outcomes. Penetration testing assesses an IT infrastructure’s security by safely exploiting vulnerabilities. These vulnerabilities may exist in incorrect configurations, hazardous end-user behavior, operating systems and application flaws.
