Cisco’s new Cloud Control suite enables businesses to create AI agents designed to monitor systems and block potential exploitation attempts.
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From Fake Purchase Orders to Remote Access: Analyzing the JS.MonoGlyphRAT Threat to US Enterprises
A previously unidentified cyberattack is quietly spreading through US businesses — and most security tools are not catching it. Researchers at ANY.RUN have identified a new backdoor called JS.MonoGlyphRAT, an advanced piece of malware delivered as an ordinary-looking JavaScript file disguised as a purchase order, quote, or business proposal. Once an employee opens the file,…
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Top 6 UCaaS Providers for Businesses in 2026
Unified Communications as a Service (UCaaS) is essential for modern businesses looking to stay connected in today’s fast-moving work environment. By combining video conferencing, VoIP, messaging, and collaboration tools into a single cloud-based platform, UCaaS helps teams communicate and collaborate in real time from anywhere. As remote and hybrid work continue to evolve in 2026,…
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AI, Cybersecurity Education, and the Defense of America’s Digital Border
Artificial intelligence (AI) is reshaping cybersecurity at a pace that is forcing educators, businesses, and governments to rethink workforce development and national defense strategies. During a recent discussion with cybersecurity entrepreneur and ConnectSecure Chairman, Arnie Bellini, key themes emerged around the evolution of cyber threats, the importance of protecting America’s “digital border,” and the urgent…
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Cyber threats push SMBs to spend more on security
Cybersecurity has become a key priority for small and medium-sized businesses due to growing threats and wider AI adoption. An IDC survey of 2,200 SMBs in eight markets examined how organizations manage cyber risks, prepare for AI-related threats, and handle third-party vendor security. Top business priorities for the year (Source: IDC) 60% of SMBs expect…
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Browser Threats Are Expanding the SMB Attack Surface
Small and mid-sized businesses (SMBs) are facing a growing wave of cyberattacks, and according to Palo Alto Networks, many of those threats are now originating directly inside the browser. During a recent discussion with eSecurityPlanet, Shivam Srivastava, VP of Product Management for Prisma Browser for Business at Palo Alto Networks, discussed the growing cybersecurity challenges…
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SAP Sapphire 2026 Intros ‘Autonomous Enterprise’ Vision
SAP wants businesses to stop treating AI like a side project and start running entire operations around it. At its annual SAP Sapphire 2026 conference in Orlando, SAP unveiled what it calls the “Autonomous Enterprise,” a strategy built around AI agents, business automation, and enterprise data systems designed to work together across finance, HR, procurement,…
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Flaw in Claude’s Chrome extension allowed ‘any’ other plugin to hijack victims’ AI
As businesses and governments turn to AI agents to access the internet and perform higher-level tasks, researchers continue to find serious flaws in large language models that can be exploited by bad actors. The latest discovery comes from browser security firm LayerX, involving a bug in the Chrome extension for Anthropic’s Claude AI model that…
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ASUS Report: AI Adoption Rises as SMBs Seek Competitive Advantage
Forty-seven percent of small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) reported readiness to adopt AI technology, while 68% of early adopters said they have already seen gains in productivity and efficiency. This is according to ASUS’ recently published 2026 Future of Small Business Report: Harnessing the Potential of AI PCs, which examines how SMBs across the US…
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AI-led job cuts don’t always mean stronger ROI — Gartner
Businesses tend to eye AI spending as a way to reduce headcount, but firms that cut staffers as a result of AI are doing no better than those who don’t, according to new Gartner research. Gartner recently surveyed 350 global business leaders at large organizations already using AI agents and intelligent automation tools and found…
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White House Officials Discuss Assessing AI Models That Pose Security Risks
The aim is to protect consumers and businesses from potential cyberattacks by AI models prematurely released.
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Start small, but start now: How to bring AI into your small business
Small and medium-sized businesses recognize the transformative nature of AI, with two-thirds of respondents in a recent ASUS survey agreeing AI is creating a significant evolution in business practices, and some even calling it “generational.” The question, then, is how best to realize AI’s potential. For SMBs, following a simple, three-pronged strategy is a good…
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Managed vs Self-Managed Cloud Hosting: Choosing the Best Option for Your Business
As more businesses relocate their operations to the cloud, one important decision arises: should you choose managed or…
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Anti‑Ransomware Awareness Day (12 May): Why Australian businesses must shift from prevention to cyber resilience
As organisations become reliant on data to operate reliably and effectively, Anti-Ransomware Awareness Day (12 May) invites businesses to recognise that ransomware has become a real, persistent risk, not just a hypothetical.
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Stripe builds out the economic infrastructure for AI with 288 launches
New partnership with Google will allow businesses to sell inside AI Mode and the Gemini app Stripe launches wallets for agents, powered by Link, and support for new AI-native business models Major expansion to Stripe Treasury, including instant, free money transfers between businesses on Stripe
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How Tech Importers Use Air Freight to Stay Competitive
GUEST OPINION: Technology businesses are no strangers to supply chain pressure. Whether you are procuring networking hardware, servers, semiconductors, or consumer electronics, the global supply chain disruptions of recent years have made one thing very clear: how you move goods is just as strategic as what you buy.
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Enterprise VPN Solutions Every Business Should Know in 2026
This guide is for IT leaders, security teams, and growing businesses that need secure remote access to corporate systems. It highlights the top enterprise VPN solutions in 2026 that protect data, control access, and support reliable connectivity. Think of your enterprise network as a busy airport. Every employee, device, and data packet is trying to…
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Top 6 Remote Desktop Software Solutions Compared
Remote desktop software enables businesses and IT professionals to access and manage computers and devices from remote locations, ensuring seamless operations from anywhere. The most effective solutions offer features like unattended access, secure file transfer, multi-monitor support, cross-platform compatibility, and real-time collaboration. To help you find the best fit, we’ve compared the leading options on…
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Orro Transforms Vulnerability Management with AI-Powered Exposure Management Service
Orro’s Managed CTEM Service Helps Australian Businesses Address Critical Pain Points in Vulnerability Management by Focusing on Risks and Threats, Integrating Data, and Providing Contextual Insights
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Employment Hero AI unlocks new employment model targeting $12.6 billion in duplicated employment admin holding Australia back
New modelling shows businesses are paying $12.6 billion more than they should in employment administration Complex, manual HR processes are driving duplication, costing up to a quarter of an employee’s salary and dragging down productivity Despite Australian businesses spending $160 billion annually on compliance, hundreds of thousands of workers remain underpaid and over half of…
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Unchecked AI Agents Cause Cybersecurity Incidents at Two Thirds of Firms
Data exposure, operational disruption and financial losses among issues faced by businesses struggling with the rapid rise of AI agents, warns Cloud Security Alliance report
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Constant Contact and Canva Expand Integration to Help Small Businesses Create and Connect
Small businesses and nonprofits can now design in Canva and let Constant Contact handle the rest — across email, TikTok, Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn
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Cybersecurity Challenges Facing Small Businesses Today
In this post, I will talk about cybersecurity challenges facing small businesses today. Key Takeaways Small businesses are now primary targets for threat actors who view them as high-value, low-resistance gateways compared to heavily fortified enterprise organizations. The use of generative A and machine learning has allowed criminals to automate sophisticated phishing campaigns and malware…
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Microsoft to cut Windows 365 price for SMBs
Microsoft will cut the price of Windows 365 subscriptions for small and mid-sized businesses by 20% next month, though analysts expect little impact on uptake of the Desktop-as-a-Service (DaaS) platform. The price change for Windows 365 Business takes effect May 1, 2026 for new subscriptions; existing subscribers will receive updated pricing at renewal, Microsoft explained…
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The Bezos Vs. Musk Space Race Is Heating Up
Bezos-founded companies are pushing ahead in satellite connections and rocket launches, businesses that Musk’s SpaceX has long dominated.
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Ransomware-Linked ViperTunnel Malware Hits UK and US Businesses
ViperTunnel is a Python-based backdoor linked to DragonForce ransomware that targets businesses using Windows servers across the US and the UK.
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A chatbot is not an AI strategy
GUEST OPINION: Most businesses asking for a chatbot are actually asking for something else entirely. The trouble is, they do not know it yet.
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Coro CEO Outlines SMB Security, MSP Shifts for 2026
AI-fueled cyberattacks are accelerating, and small and midsize businesses are increasingly caught in the crosshairs. At the same time, MSPs are under pressure to deliver stronger security outcomes with limited resources. In an interview with Channel Insider following RSAC 2026, Coro CEO Joe Sykora outlined how the threat landscape is evolving—and why automation, platform consolidation,…
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SonicWall Report Finds Preventable Risks Drive Breaches
The most dangerous cybersecurity threat facing businesses today isn’t a novel, AI-generated attack. It’s a stolen password, an unpatched system, and the quiet confidence that it won’t happen to you. That is the sobering conclusion of the 2026 SonicWall Cyber Protect Report, released today. In a reframing of traditional threat reporting, the company has shifted…
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Why AI governance should be the accelerator, not the handbrake
Artificial intelligence is becoming woven into the fabric of modern businesses, promising efficiency, insight, and innovation, yet, despite the movement – many Australian organisations remain cautious. The conversation too often focuses on AI as a threat to jobs, rather than a driver of operational gains. In this rush to adopt AI, governance is frequently dismissed…
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How Businesses Can Protect Sensitive Mailroom Workflow in a Digital Age
In this post, you will learn how businesses can protect sensitive mailroom workflow in a digital age. Mailrooms are no longer just a place where packages are received and sorted. They are critical control points where sensitive information, valuable assets, and internal operations intersect. Yet many businesses still rely on outdated processes that expose them…
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Agentforce for Small Business is Now Built Into Salesforce Suites
Small businesses can put AI to work directly inside Salesforce Suites, now powered by Agentforce, turning customer data and context into action across every team.
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8 Best Encryption Software & Tools in 2026
This guide is for businesses and IT decision-makers evaluating encryption software in 2026, covering how these tools work and how to choose the right solution for your needs. Encryption software obfuscates data to render it unreadable without a decryption key, protecting it against unauthorized access or theft. However, the best tool depends heavily on the…
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Top 6 XDR Solutions & Vendors in 2026
This guide is for security leaders, IT administrators, and growing businesses evaluating extended detection and response (XDR) platforms, and it covers the top solutions available today along with key features and buying considerations. XDR tools provide centralized visibility and threat detection across endpoints, networks, cloud workloads, and email systems, helping organizations respond to increasingly complex…
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Top 7 Full Disk Encryption Software Solutions in 2026
This guide is for IT teams, security leaders, and businesses evaluating the best full disk encryption solutions in 2026, covering how they work and why they matter for protecting sensitive data. Full disk encryption serves as a critical first line of defense by securing hard drives, external storage, and endpoints against unauthorized access. As cyber…
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AI Ambition Outpacing Execution in Australian Customer Experience, Study Finds
GUEST RESEARCH: Australian businesses are optimistic about AI’s potential to elevate customer experience (CX) but lack of capacity and capability may make it challenging for them to achieve the results they’re seeking in the short term.
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France: National Cybersecurity Agency Reports Ransomware Attack Drop in 2025
French small and medium businesses remained the organizations most targeted by ransomware in 2025
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Why CRM Data Protection Should Be a Priority for Growing Businesses
In this post, I will show you why CRM data protection should be a priority for growing businesses. Your customer relationship management (CRM) system is essentially the nervous system of your company. It is where your most prized asset, customer information, is stored. It contains everything from customer contact information to communication history, as well…
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Major Cyber Attacks in February 2026: BQTLock, Thread-Hijack Phishing, and MFA Bypass Evolution
February 2026 brought a surge of sophisticated cyber threats targeting businesses across industries. ANY.RUN’s analysts exposed and explored several major cyber threats this month, providing early visibility into emerging malware families and evolving attack techniques. From new ransomware strains capable of encrypting entire environments in minutes, to fully undetected remote access trojans — the threat…
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Cloud security misconceptions that continue to leave organisations exposed
GUEST OPINION: The cloud has revolutionised how businesses operate, providing scalability, flexibility, agility, and transparency. However, confidence in cloud security has not kept pace. Large-scale data exposures continue to trace back to basic errors such as publicly accessible storage, excessive permissions, and poor configuration. These failures highlight the persistent illusions about how cloud security works.
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Print Businesses Rethink Production as Automation and Digital Inkjet Reshape 2026
GUEST OPINION: For many Australian print businesses, 2026 is proving to be less about chasing volume and more about rethinking how work moves through the factory. Ongoing labour shortages, rising expectations around turnaround times, and increasing job complexity are forcing printers to reduce manual intervention wherever possible, according to Jet Technologies.
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Technology, collaboration and investment drives Australia’s energy transition, ABB research shows
GUEST RESEARCH: Survey of Australian businesses conducted by ABB’s Energy Industries division indicates technology advancements (68 per cent) and AI and automation (51 per cent) are key drivers of the energy transition Almost all (99 per cent) of respondents plan to boost energy transition investment, with 69 per cent due to allocate over 10 per…
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Ensuring legal compliance with Digital Paystub generation systems for multinational organisations
GUEST OPINION: As businesses expand across borders and adopt remote or hybrid work models, payroll management has become more complex than ever. Multinational organisations must navigate a patchwork of regional tax laws, labour regulations, and reporting standards while still delivering accurate and timely employee compensation. Digital paystub generation systems have emerged as a practical solution,…
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UK sounds alarm on rising cyber risks to businesses
The UK government launched a national campaign urging businesses to strengthen basic cyber defenses. The initiative follows new figures highlighting the scale of the threat. Serious cyber incidents cost businesses an average of £195,000, with about half of small firms experiencing one in the past 12 months, officials say. “No business is out of reach…
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Microsoft Finds “Summarize with AI” Prompts Manipulating Chatbot Recommendations
New research from Microsoft has revealed that legitimate businesses are gaming artificial intelligence (AI) chatbots via the “Summarize with AI” button that’s being increasingly placed on websites in ways that mirror classic search engine poisoning (AI). The new AI hijacking technique has been codenamed AI Recommendation Poisoning by the Microsoft Defender Security Research Team. The…
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Why Circuit Boards Matter in Business Security
Today, businesses are increasingly reliant on technology. This means that they are also increasingly vulnerable to cyberattacks. One of the most important aspects of business security is the integrity of the devices businesses use. These devices are all powered by printed circuit boards (PCBs). PCBs are essential for the functionality of modern devices. They are…
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ACCC seeks views on Australia Post’s proposed stamp price increase
The ACCC is seeking feedback from businesses and consumers on Australia Post’s draft proposal to increase stamp prices for ordinary small and large letters by 8.8 per cent from mid-2026. The proposed price increases are as follows:
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From ambition to impact: Why Australian businesses must redefine sustainability through technology
GUEST RESEARCH: From ambition to impact: Why Australian businesses must redefine sustainability through technology
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Best Internet Security Software
After more than a year of high-profile cyber attacks and now the threat of cyber war, businesses and even consumers are taking cybersecurity seriously. Regardless of size or sector, every company is a potential target, and cybercrime will only grow as data becomes more valuable. In light of these risks, organizations need to reevaluate their…
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Best Internet Security Software
After more than a year of high-profile cyber attacks and now the threat of cyber war, businesses and even consumers are taking cybersecurity seriously. Regardless of size or sector, every company is a potential target, and cybercrime will only grow as data becomes more valuable. In light of these risks, organizations need to reevaluate their…