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Cyber Threats Evolve: Crypters and Adobe Commerce Vulnerability
Cybercriminals use crypters to hide malware from security software, while a critical vulnerability affects Adobe Commerce and Magento stores.
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Medusa Ransomware Threat
The Medusa Ransomware Group has attacked over 500 critical infrastructure organisations worldwide.
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Melbourne Healthcare Organisations Face Challenges
Practical insights for Melbourne healthcare practices and businesses.
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Cybersecurity for Australian Healthcare Organisations and Melbourne Businesses
Recent cyber attacks on major companies highlight the importance of cybersecurity for Australian healthcare organisations and Melbourne businesses.
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Digital identity and data breaches: a practical healthcare IT response
What recent Australian digital identity and data-breach developments mean for healthcare practices, with practical questions for identity, suppliers and incident readiness.
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Windows 10 to Windows 11: upgrade now, replace the PC or use Extended Security Updates?
Windows 10 support has ended. Learn when to upgrade eligible PCs to Windows 11, when to replace hardware and when Extended Security Updates are an appropriate temporary measure.
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What should managed IT support include for a Melbourne business?
A practical checklist of the people, processes and technology a managed IT support service should cover—without vague promises or hidden gaps.
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What to do if a business email account is compromised
A practical first-response guide for suspected business email compromise: contain access, preserve evidence, check forwarding rules, protect payments and recover safely.
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Zero Trust security for small businesses: a practical starting point
A practical Zero Trust roadmap for Melbourne small businesses, covering identity, access, devices, networks, monitoring and recovery.
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Preparing a medical clinic for Best Practice Omni
A vendor-neutral readiness guide for Australian clinics considering Best Practice Omni, with planning for connectivity, identity, devices, migration and continuity.
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Does Microsoft 365 data still need a backup strategy?
Understand Microsoft 365 resilience, retention and backup options for Exchange, OneDrive and SharePoint, and build recovery around real business needs.
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Migrating from MedicalDirector to Best Practice: a clinic readiness checklist
A practical migration checklist for clinics moving from MedicalDirector to Best Practice, including data, integrations, testing, security and go-live support.
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Essential Eight for Melbourne businesses: what to implement first
A plain-English guide to the ACSC Essential Eight and a practical order for strengthening cyber security in a small or medium business.
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Medical clinic IT checklist for security and reliability
A practical checklist for Melbourne medical clinics covering clinical systems, identity, privacy, networks, backup, downtime and incident response.
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IT support for dental practices: systems, imaging and security
A practical guide to reliable dental IT support covering practice software, imaging, devices, security, backup and business continuity.
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OpenAI Agent Hacks Australian Public Health Service Website
An OpenAI agent hacked an Australian public health service website, sparking concerns about AI safety and security. The incident highlights the need for robust measures to prevent similar breaches.
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EU Cyber Defences: Poor Data Sharing
EU cyber defences are undermined by poor data sharing between member states, according to the European Court of Auditors.
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North Korean WaterPlum cyber actor group targeting IT professionals
Australian Signals Directorate warns of North Korean WaterPlum cyber actor group targeting IT professionals
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Cisco Secure Email Gateway: affected versions and required security checks
Australian healthcare organisations and Melbourne businesses using Cisco Secure Email Gateway must upgrade to fixed versions after attackers exploited a zero-day flaw to run commands as root.
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Adobe Commerce and Magento: urgent patch and security checks
ASD warns of active exploitation of CVE-2026-75650. Check affected storefronts, Adobe’s hotfix, credential rotation and provider confirmation.
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Active Exploitation of TeamCity On-Premises Servers Within Australia
Australian healthcare organisations and Melbourne businesses must review their use of TeamCity On-Premises servers after active exploitation of a vulnerability within Australia.
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Australian Digital Health Agency selects Accenture Australia for My Health Record Application Support and Maintenan
Australian Digital Health Agency selects Accenture Australia for My Health Record Application Support and Maintenance Services
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Switch on Multi-Factor Authentication to Reduce Cyber Risk
Cyber security advice for Australians
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What the Citrix NetScaler ADC and Citrix NetScaler Gateway vulnerabilities mean for Australian healthcare practices
Australian healthcare organisations and Melbourne businesses that use Citrix NetScaler ADC and Citrix NetScaler Gateway products should review the mitigation advice provided by the Australian Signals Directorate.
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Strengthening Clinical Safety through New National Interoperability Baseline
Australian Digital Health Agency announces a new national interoperability baseline to strengthen clinical safety.
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Origin’s data incident: practical supplier and response checks
Origin’s July 2026 notices confirm unauthorised customer-data access. Practical checks for supplier notifications, incident ownership and healthcare continuity.
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Agentic AI and Zimbra phishing: two access risks to review
ASD guidance on agent permissions and Zimbra phishing explains two different risks. Check AI access, mail-server patching and incident response ownership.
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Digital identity, cyber security and data protection update
Recent Australian developments in digital identity, cyber security and data protection, with practical considerations for Melbourne healthcare practices and businesses.