Australian businesses urged to strengthen defences during Cyber Security Awareness Month

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As Cyber Security Awareness Month focuses on the growing threat of cybercrime, HLB Mann Judd Melbourne partner, Kapil Kukreja, is urging Australian businesses to take a proactive approach to managing cyber risks

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AI, cyber threats, and operational risk: businesses must update mindset on managing cyber risk

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Australian businesses are facing a perfect storm of cybersecurity threats, as the rapid adoption of artificial intelligence (AI), ongoing credential-based attacks, and inconsistent governance combine to expose critical vulnerabilities in

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Businesses increasingly adopting AI to improve operations

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New research from HLB International, the Survey of Business Leaders 2025, has highlighted the growing role of artificial intelligence (AI) in driving business innovation and profitability as companies adapt to huge technological advances.

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HLB 2024 Cybersecurity Report reveals rising AI risks

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Businesses using AI without proper controls in place, coupled with a rising number of cyberattacks, means Australian organisations are facing a confluence of cybersecurity challenges, according to the HLB 2024

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Cyber awareness improves while accountability lags

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Less than one in five leaders in information technology have ongoing cybersecurity awareness programmes in place, while just a quarter invest in annual cyber training, according to the 2023 HLB

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Allocation of cyber budgets key to mitigating breaches

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Businesses are increasing their allocation of funds towards cyber security however questions remain over whether funds are being directed to the right areas, according to HLB Mann Judd risk and

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HLB Mann Judd makes 11 new appointments

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Accounting and advisory association, HLB Mann Judd, has announced 11 new appointments in its Melbourne, Sydney and Fiji-based firms, effective from 1 October, 2022. The appointments are within the network’s

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Cybersecurity a corporate governance concern as cyber risks increase

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Awareness of cybersecurity and online risks for businesses have increased markedly since the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic, but there is still a need to improve understanding and skills, says

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