Accenture(US:ACN) Zhi Tong Cai Jing·2025-08-15 06:57Core Insights - Accenture (ACN.US) has announced the acquisition of Australian cybersecurity firm CyberCX, marking its largest acquisition in the cybersecurity sector to date, which will significantly expand its presence in the Asia-Pacific region [1][1][1] - The deal values CyberCX at over AUD 1 billion (approximately USD 650 million) [1][1][1] - CyberCX, headquartered in Melbourne, is owned by private equity firm BGH Capital and operates multiple cybersecurity centers in Australia and New Zealand, with offices in London and New York [1][1][1] Industry Context - Australia has recently faced a series of high-profile cyberattacks, including an incident involving Qantas Airways, which reported a network attack on its call center that resulted in the theft of a "large" amount of customer data [1][1][1] - In April, Australian Super, the country's largest pension fund, disclosed that its members' retirement savings suffered significant losses due to widespread cyberattacks affecting the industry, with potential data breaches impacting thousands of individuals [1][1][1]