AP+ scales up cybersecurity defences

Warwick Ponder
Editor
4 Feb, 2026
Australian Payments Plus (AP+) is bulking up its cyber security and fraud capabilities across its critical infrastructure, as Australia comes under increasing threat from bad actors.
AP+ scales up cybersecurity defences

Australian Payments Plus (AP+) is bulking up its cyber security and fraud capabilities across its critical infrastructure, as Australia comes under increasing threat from bad actors.

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