AI-powered cyber attacks are increasing - and SMEs are underprepared
Published May 11, 2026
Less than half of all Australian small businesses prioritise cybersecurity, and the vast majority – almost 80 per cent – lack a cyber response plan at all.
That’s according to new research commissioned by telco Optus, which suggests Australian SME’s are dangerously underprepared for a cyber attack.
Sean Aylmer speaks with cyber security expert Karissa Breen about how AI is changing the threat landscape, and the simple steps businesses can take immediately to reduce risk.
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