Excite Cyber ECDC Threat Intelligence Report – Q4 2025
The fourth quarter of 2025 demonstrated an escalating convergence of nation-state espionage, ransomware innovation, and supply-chain exploitation across the Asia–Pacific region. As geopolitical tensions intensify and digital dependencies deepen, threat actors have pivoted from opportunistic attacks to systematic campaigns targeting trust architectures—identities, cloud infrastructure, and third-party integrations that underpin modern enterprise operations.
Australia Will Be A Leader In Quantum Computing: Why This Matters For Cyber Security
Quantum computing represents the next big “moon landing” moment for technological advancement. When it happens – and it will, with researchers getting ever closer to the big breakthrough – it will revolutionise industries and redefine how we engage with computing.
Why small businesses should see cyber security as a catalyst for innovation
Explore the escalating cyber security threats small businesses face and discover eight cost-effective steps to bolster IT security and foster innovation without fear.
Should You Pay The Ransomware Demand?
Ransomware news seems never-ending, but the most recent example is particularly pertinent to the subject: The Indonesian government refused to pay the ransom after a ransomware attack succeeded against a core data centre. It’s relevant because, with the Australian government moving towards legislation that may ban ransom payments, it’s imperative for entities to adopt robust […]
To achieve cyber resilience in OT, speak another language
The challenges that operational technology (OT) has faced around cyber security and resilience have come into sharp focus in recent years. Research shows that Australia is actually the most at risk in the world, with 82% of organisations having faced a cyberattack in the past year through their OT systems, and 28.6% having to shut […]
For SMEs, Cyber Security Should Be Seen As a Catalyst For Innovation
SMEs are genuinely concerned about cyber security, as the threats continue to escalate and the technology becomes more complex. One in two (50 per cent) of Australian SME leaders consider cyber security a significant risk –and that is sapping energy away from seizing positive opportunities for digital growth and general business health. Worryingly, statistics also […]
Preparing For The Next Wave of Cybersecurity Challenges in the Australian Banking Sector
As one of the most critical sectors in any modern economy, it should be unsurprising that the banking sector is the proving ground for successfully navigating cyber security threats. According to the OAIC, it’s the second-most targeted sector, with 10% of all attacks targeting finance. It is also of intense interest to the regulators for […]
How to best address remote working risk in the Australian energy sector
The status of remote working is an interesting and dynamic one. On the one hand, employees do appreciate the flexibility and potential for work-life balance, and being able to work remotely frequently appears as a top priority in job searches. On the other hand, there are some significant challenges to grapple with to enable that, […]
“Human Error” Continues To Plague Cyber Security Efforts… Can More Be Done?
Most data breaches have nothing to do with hackers coding in the sinister darkness somewhere, as Hollywood likes to portray. In fact, the latest Australian notifiable data breaches report attributes 68 per cent of data breach disclosures come down to “human error” that “generally result from a failure of process or procedure.” And Government is […]
How AI Can Enhance Cyber Security For The Energy Sector in Australia
You only need to look at what happened in the US when the Colonial Pipeline was taken down via a cyber attack to understand why cybercriminals target energy companies. It’s a quick pathway to cause chaos and, were it to occur during a period of conflict, it could cause catastrophic disruption. Australia takes this risk […]