As we reach the end of Cybersecurity Awareness Month, it’s a great opportunity to reflect on why cybersecurity awareness is critical and how to effectively raise it from a CISO’s perspective.

Every second, websites around the globe are under attack—sometimes by hackers seeking vulnerabilities, and sometimes by well-intentioned security researchers. But how can you tell the difference?

Many are familiar with the highly publicized Optus (September 2022) and Medibank (October 2022) hacks. However, hundreds of other cyber-attacks target Australian businesses each year, often only covered in specialized media. Fortunately, sources like Webber Insurance keep track of these hacks. Based on data collected from January to the end of September 2024, here are some key insights on the cyber-attacks Australian businesses have faced this year.

Artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming many industries, and it will continue to do so in the coming decades.As for all new technology, it has potential for good and less good if misused with malicious intent.