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Research: AI assistants can accelerate business email compromise to warp speed
A new proof of concept developed by Barracuda illustrates how attackers could use AI assistants to rapidly escalate a ...
ThreatLocker raises US$190m to accelerate zero trust platform and global expansion
The cyber security firm will use the funding to expand its AI security capabilities and grow its international presence
Exclusive: 2019 allegedly hacks BestPriceTravel Australia
A notorious threat actor has claimed a cyber attack on an Australian online travel agency, listing the company on a dark ...
Exclusive: Downies Collectables continues to respond to ransomware incident
Investigations by Aussie rare coin supplier remain ongoing, as cyber extortionists continue to apply pressure on the ...
Artificial intelligence a key area of Australia’s 2026 Defence Innovation, Science and Technology Strategy
The Australian government has launched a 10-year blueprint for defence innovation, with AI one of six priority ...
Exclusive: Alleged Top Education Group data breach could impact thousands
A prominent hacker is claiming to have breached the company behind the Australian National Institute of Management and ...
Report: AI now ‘embedded’ within the cyber adversary ecosystem
CrowdStrike’s 2026 Threat Hunting Report reveals an uncomfortable fact: for hackers, artificial intelligence is a tool, ...
Lloyds Bank looks to save over $3.8bn as AI investment increases
Major UK bank Lloyds Banking Group has announced a new four-year AI plan during which it will cut £2 billion (roughly $3
Exclusive: Japanese telco Sakura Mobile informs customers of data breach
A service designed for tourists – including those from Australia – and international residents warns of “unauthorised ...
Exclusive: Qilin claims breach of Victoria-based flooring firm
Threat actors have claimed a cyber attack on a Victoria-based flooring specialist, allegedly having stolen data.
Monash partners with cyber security firm to launch AI-focused cyber security degree
The new bachelor of CyberAI will combine university study with industry placements to tackle workforce shortages.
Bots gone wild! Anthopic’s Claude hacked 3 organisations during capture-the-flag exercise
Security researchers warn that AI hacking incidents are previews of just how far autonomous agents can go when let off ...
Exclusive: Partnered Health responds to INC Ransom data breach claims
Cyber extortion group INC Ransom has listed Australian GP network Partnered Health on its darknet leak site, with at ...
Report: Nearly half of Australians experienced cyber crime in 2025
The latest Australian Cybercrime Survey shows overall victimisation has fallen slightly, but online scams continue to ...
Exclusive: Tasmania’s Contact Group allegedly suffers cyber attack
Threat actors have claimed a cyber attack on a Tasmanian multi-technology and building services firm and are now ...
ASPI launches AI and Security Program to tackle national security challenges
The new research initiative will examine artificial intelligence’s impact on Australia’s security, from cyber threats ...
Update now! JetBrains warns of critical RCE vulnerability in its TeamCity On-Premises platform
Software developer JetBrains has disclosed CVE-2026-63077 and advises all customers to update to the latest version or ...
Melbourne start-up Maincode announces widespread access to Matilda AI coding agent
Melbourne-based artificial intelligence start-up Maincode has announced it has opened its Australian-made chat model and ...
Exclusive: Court Services Victoria confirms data breach following hacker claims
Almost 30,000 lines of court data have potentially been compromised in a breach carried out by a prominent hacker, 2019
ACMA takes Optus to court over 2025 Triple Zero failures
Australia’s communications regulator alleges Optus breached emergency call obligations more than 1,000 times during its ...