“It’s not great”: CyRise closure leaves Australia without a cybersecurity startup accelerator
NTT and Deakin University have decided to close cybersecurity-focused CyRise Accelerator, a collaboration they opened in 2017.
Aussie startup Kasada bags $7 million to boost bot-busting business
Aussie cyber security startup Kasada has completed a $7 million funding round, as it doubles down on its growth in the US.
The Australian Cyber Collaboration Centre secures $8.9 million in funding and a home in Adelaide
The Australian Cyber Collaboration Centre will be established at the Lot Fourteen innovation precinct in Adelaide later this year.
ATO warning as $800,000 stolen: Are data breaches fuelling sophisticated scams?
ATO phone scams robbed taxpayers of $800,000 in November, prompting a tax office warning ahead of Christmas.
Grants of up to $2,100 for small business cyber security checks: Here’s how to apply
The government has committed $10 million to help small businesses get cybersecurity health checks, underscoring the importance of digital diligence.
“Be extra vigilant”: Opportunistic cybercriminals circulate job scam as Christmas approaches
A fake job ad scam is circulating, trying to trick employers into downloading malicious software in the lead up to Christmas.
Software going rogue: Why you probably don’t need a cyber security app
Not all cyber security apps will make your online movements more secure — and, in some cases, they could be worse than doing nothing at all.
Nine Australian cyber security startups raising money and kicking goals
It might not be as well-known as fintech or as buzzwordy as blockchain, but cyber security is undeniably one of the fastest emerging areas of tech globally.
