In the first half of 2024, Australia recorded 527 data breaches, a 9% increase from the previous period—the highest since 2020. Alarmingly, 67% of these were due to malicious or criminal attacks, per the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC).

Artificial Intelligence is transforming business operations, but it's also giving cybercriminals an edge. One of the most alarming developments? AI-enhanced social engineering. Even the most secure infrastructure can be compromised if an employee is manipulated into clicking the wrong link or sharing credentials.

When you're navigating a merger or acquisition, due diligence is non-negotiable. Financials, legal, operations—every angle is inspected. But there's one area that continues to fly under the radar, and it's where the real danger lies:

In today’s threat landscape, your organization’s attack surface—every possible point where an attacker could gain access to your systems—is growing faster than ever.