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New research reveals Australia is the top victim of cyber extortion in Asia Pacific, accounting for 22.2% of cases, as global incidents surge.

FinTech Australia has expanded its board with the appointments of Jodi Ross and Jodie Imam, enhancing its leadership amid a strong fintech landscape.

Rising cybercrime in Australia, with incidents every six minutes, is pushing businesses to adopt better cyber hygiene to protect against financial losses.

Despite rising costs and economic pressures, nearly 47% of Australia's small businesses foresee improved cash flow by 2025, revealing growing optimism.

Splend has secured over USD $300 million to expand its zero-emissions rideshare fleet in Australia and the UK, aiming for 10,000 vehicles by 2025.

NetApp and iseek have bolstered their partnership to boost Australia’s digital infrastructure, investing significantly in Queensland to drive regional growth.

Semperis' 2024 report reveals a staggering 69% of firms in Australia and New Zealand suffer ransomware attacks during holidays, despite reduced security staffing.

A surge in cyberattacks on Australian entities has been linked to pro-Russian and pro-Palestinian hacktivist groups, amid heightened geopolitical tensions.

As Australia braces for 2025, key IT security trends like deepfakes and ransomware require organisations to adapt swiftly to emerging threats.

Visa will require Australian financial institutions to move beyond SMS One-Time Passwords for payments by October 2026 to combat rising AI-driven fraud.

ShipStation enhances its global footprint with new integrations and innovations aimed at empowering Australian retailers to streamline fulfilment.

Australia's Black Friday has transformed into 'Black November', with a 15% increase in spending, reflecting a shift in consumer habits and enhanced retail strategies.

A report reveals ongoing financial strain for Australians and New Zealanders, with rising living costs leaving nearly half feeling worse off than last year.

Atturra plans to acquire ComActivity for AUD $9 million, boosting its ERP solutions in the manufacturing sector across Australia and New Zealand.

Australia and New Zealand partners excel at the 2024 Geo & Global AWS Awards, with Versent, TechnologyOne, and Local Measure securing top honours.

IRIS Software Group has announced its acquisition of Dext Software to enhance bookkeeping automation and streamline accounting workflows.

A recent Zscaler report reveals a 10% increase in cyberthreats via encrypted channels, now 87% of all attacks, with manufacturing most targeted.

Fresho has completed a Series B funding round, securing AUD $17 million to strengthen its AI capabilities and expand across multiple international markets.

Colt Technology Services plans a major network expansion in Sydney, integrating over 250 buildings and 20 data centres with connectivity up to 400Gbps.

The Canberra Innovation Network has boosted the Australian Capital Territory's economy, adding AUD $196 million to its Gross State Product in 2024.