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October 06, 2026 by Mark Tilley

Cyber Security Industry Reacts to ASOS Data Breach

Online clothing and beauty store ASOS are the latest UK company to fall victim to a damaging cyber security breach.

No.3 Squadron F-35A Lightning II aircraft taxi into RAAF Base Williamtown from the US - Image: CPL Melina Young/Defence)

Drone Incursions Put Australian Defence Security in Focus

Unidentified drones have been spotted flying in restricted airspace around RAAF Base Williamtown, putting ...

Aug 13 2026

New Project to Strengthen Protective Security Across Defence and Critical Infrastructure

A new South Australia-backed research project is set to explore how emerging technologies, human-centred ...

Aug 6 2026

Facial Recognition Technology Enters the Mainstream as Security and Privacy Questions Grow

Facial recognition is becoming an increasingly visible part of the UK's security landscape, with police ...

Aug 5 2026

Australia Strengthens Maritime Security Ties with Philippines

Australia is strengthening its security partnership with the Philippines, with new funding for maritime ...

Jul 30 2026

Origin Energy Investigates Customer Data Breach

Origin Energy is investigating a cyber security incident after confirming that customer information was ...

Jul 23 2026

UK to stage biggest home defence exercise in decades as national resilience takes centre stage

The UK Government has announced plans to stage its biggest home defence exercise in decades in 2027, as it ...

Jul 14 2026

NATO's Growing Focus on the Indo-Pacific Signals a New Era for Australia's Security Partnerships

For decades, NATO has been viewed primarily as a transatlantic military alliance focused on maintaining ...

Jul 9 2026

World Cup celebrations set to test late-night security planning as pubs gain extended hours

The UK Government has announced that pubs across England will be permitted to remain open until 5am on ...

Jul 3 2026

Could a Global Food Crisis Become Australia's Next Security Challenge?

When we think about national security, food is rarely the first thing that comes to mind. Cyber threats, ...

Jul 2 2026

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The Security Event & Fire Safety Event Enter New European Era Following Record Growth

Following record-breaking 2026 editions, The Security Event and Fire Safety Event will evolve into European ...

Jun 17 2026

Will this be ASIO's last warning on Australia's Critical Infrastructure?

For years, conversations around cyber security have largely focused on ransomware, data breaches and ...