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INC Ransom source code allegedly for sale as gang looks to transform

INC Ransom source code allegedly for sale as gang looks to transform

The source code for a major ransomware group is allegedly for sale after a threat actor began advertising it online.

Daniel Croft Wed, 15 May 2024
Final Fantasy XIV video game hit by multiple DDoS attacks

Final Fantasy XIV video game hit by multiple DDoS attacks

A popular online JRPG experiences disruptions across multiple regions as players can’t get into the game.

David Hollingworth Fri, 10 May 2024
Why remote working is an emerging threat vector

Why remote working is an emerging threat vector

Remote and hybrid working arrangements have given rise to new threat vectors, according to an Australian cyber security ...

Malavika Santhebennur Wed, 08 May 2024
Qantas confirms data breach was not a cyber attack, app back to normal

Qantas confirms data breach was not a cyber attack, app back to normal

Qantas has confirmed that the data breach it suffered through its app earlier this week was a technical issue and not ...

Daniel Croft Fri, 03 May 2024
NSA employee jailed for attempted espionage, transmitting documents to Russia

NSA employee jailed for attempted espionage, transmitting documents to Russia

The US Department of Justice has sentenced a former US National Security Agency (NSA) employee to jail for alleged ...

Robert Dougherty Thu, 02 May 2024
Government announces ‘counter-influencer’ program and deepfake pornography ban

Government announces ‘counter-influencer’ program and deepfake pornography ban

Anthony Albanese has announced a raft of measures to counter violent and misogynistic content online following a rise in ...

David Hollingworth Wed, 01 May 2024
Scam losses are dropping, but Australians still lost $2.74bn in 2023

Scam losses are dropping, but Australians still lost $2.74bn in 2023

Latest figures from the ACCC’s National Anti-Scam Centre show a decline in money lost to scams, but work remains to be ...

David Hollingworth Tue, 30 Apr 2024
Cyber attacks on firms are ‘in no way’ declining

Cyber attacks on firms are ‘in no way’ declining

For law firms, dealing with “unstructured data” can mean increased risk when it comes to cyber attacks, which this ...

Lauren Croft Tue, 30 Apr 2024
X is failing in Australia – could eSafety stoush be the last straw?

X is failing in Australia – could eSafety stoush be the last straw?

As Elon Musk’s X continues to fight in censorship row, the company records a mere four-figure profit in Australia

David Hollingworth Mon, 29 Apr 2024
Australians increasingly concerned over impact of deepfakes on elections

Australians increasingly concerned over impact of deepfakes on elections

Deepfakes and other AI-powered technologies are front of mind in this “critical election year”.

David Hollingworth Mon, 29 Apr 2024
UnitedHealth CEO to discuss cyber attack before US House subcommittee

UnitedHealth CEO to discuss cyber attack before US House subcommittee

The chief executive of UnitedHealth is set to testify before a US House subcommittee regarding the Change Healthcare ...

Daniel Croft Tue, 23 Apr 2024
Communication between CISOs and C-suite lacking when it comes to cyber

Communication between CISOs and C-suite lacking when it comes to cyber

While recent cyber crime spikes and increasing awareness have pushed cyber security to be a key concern for entire ...

Daniel Croft Tue, 16 Apr 2024
Australian man arrested by AFP for development and sale of ‘Firebird’ RAT

Australian man arrested by AFP for development and sale of ‘Firebird’ RAT

An Australian man and a US-based man have been arrested and are due to face court after findings suggested that they had ...

Daniel Croft Tue, 16 Apr 2024