Research from Ipsos, commissioned by Optus, indicates that one in three Australian small businesses have experienced a cyber incident, yet many remain underprepared.
Security researchers at SonicWall reported that ransomware actors have moved away from broad, untargeted attacks to more human-operated, "big game hunting" methodologies.
A survey of 3,000 decision-makers at companies with fewer than 250 employees in Proton's 2026 SMB Cybersecurity Report found that cyber threats remain widespread, with more than one million small businesses hit by attacks last year and 26% reporting a recent serious breach.
Augustus De Morgan, Doordash, Fortiweb, Typosquatting, Vista, Ransomware, AI, Josh, Rob, Aaran, Jason, Dr. Scott, Rocky, Uh., and More on this edition of the Security Weekly News.
The research by Check Point Research highlights how Nimbus Manticore, also known as MuddyWater, employs sophisticated malware to infiltrate the networks of European companies.
The U.S. government is the world’s most strategic marketplace — one where engagement creates value for companies, government, and citizens alike. At a time of rising global instability, this role is more acute than ever.
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