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AI – revolutionary tech, or a dangerous bubble ready to burst?

AI – revolutionary tech, or a dangerous bubble ready to burst?

Despite billions being spent, the returns are meagre, and the impact on our ability to think is dire, warns one Aussie ...

David Hollingworth Tue, 18 Nov 2025
AFP translates cyber safety guide for kids into Tagalog

AFP translates cyber safety guide for kids into Tagalog

The Australian Federal Police has said it will deliver cyber safety picture books to more than 57,000 primary schools in ...

David Hollingworth Mon, 17 Nov 2025
Europol-led Operation Endgame 3.0 takes down more than 1k malicious servers

Europol-led Operation Endgame 3.0 takes down more than 1k malicious servers

Authorities from around the world join forces for a massive cyber crime operation responsible for the seizure of ...

David Hollingworth Mon, 17 Nov 2025
US cyber agency warns of active exploitation of Fortinet FortiWeb path traversal vulnerability

US cyber agency warns of active exploitation of Fortinet FortiWeb path traversal vulnerability

Security experts warned of exploitation last week, and now CISA and Fortinet have both released advisories regarding ...

David Hollingworth Mon, 17 Nov 2025
Cyber Wardens, Eftsure urge Aussie businesses to stay alert for scams during sales season

Cyber Wardens, Eftsure urge Aussie businesses to stay alert for scams during sales season

Black Friday and Cyber Monday may be a great way to snag a bargain, but they’re also prime time for scammers.

David Hollingworth Mon, 17 Nov 2025
The importance of physical-cyber convergence in security

The importance of physical-cyber convergence in security

As the divide between physical and digital systems becomes more obscured, the importance of physical-cyber convergence ...

Pelco Sat, 15 Nov 2025
Criminals exploit Australia’s cyber crime reporting system to target crypto holders

Criminals exploit Australia’s cyber crime reporting system to target crypto holders

The AFP’s cyber crime unit is warning of a new scam: criminals impersonating police to steal cryptocurrency.

David Hollingworth Fri, 14 Nov 2025
WA Consumer Protection boss warns of stolen data driving targeted scam campaigns

WA Consumer Protection boss warns of stolen data driving targeted scam campaigns

Alert comes as West Australians lose more than $320,000 to phishing scams in October alone.

David Hollingworth Wed, 12 Nov 2025
Are companies actually ready for agentic AI?

Are companies actually ready for agentic AI?

AI technology has become a staple in every industry, including cyber security. However, while adopting AI may be quick, ...

Daniel Croft Thu, 13 Nov 2025
Report: GenAI oversight and insider risk driving security challenges in Australia

Report: GenAI oversight and insider risk driving security challenges in Australia

New research has revealed that while the adoption of AI agents in the workplace may bring productivity gains, it also ...

David Hollingworth Thu, 13 Nov 2025
New privacy rules make cyber governance ‘non-negotiable’, Grant Thornton says

New privacy rules make cyber governance ‘non-negotiable’, Grant Thornton says

A recent privacy penalty case has demonstrated the importance of maintaining strong cyber governance during mergers and ...

Emma Partis Thu, 13 Nov 2025
ChatGPT is the ultimate phishing tool, so why aren’t companies boosting security budgets?

ChatGPT is the ultimate phishing tool, so why aren’t companies boosting security budgets?

The AI revolution has created new risks for Australian and international organisations, and the companies are not ...

Daniel Croft Wed, 12 Nov 2025
‘Everything, Everywhere, All at Once’: Australia enters new age of high-harm cyber sabotage, says ASIO boss

‘Everything, Everywhere, All at Once’: Australia enters new age of high-harm cyber sabotage, says ASIO boss

Australia has entered a new age of high-impact, high-harm cyber sabotage to destroy critical infrastructure, according ...

Robert Dougherty Wed, 12 Nov 2025
Investment scams surge thanks to the power of AI, costing consumers billions

Investment scams surge thanks to the power of AI, costing consumers billions

Cyber security experts are warning of a surge in AI-powered investment scams, with one company revealing millions of ...

David Hollingworth Wed, 12 Nov 2025
Report: Australia’s public sector under pressure as cyber threats rise

Report: Australia’s public sector under pressure as cyber threats rise

Skills shortages, access to critical data, and recovery times are major concerns among government agencies.

David Hollingworth Wed, 12 Nov 2025
Exclusive: Threat actor alleges treasure trove of sensitive Hunter, Collins class info

Exclusive: Threat actor alleges treasure trove of sensitive Hunter, Collins class info

An Australian engineering firm has confirmed a cyber incident after threat actors claimed to have breached its network ...

Daniel Croft, David Hollingworth and Stephen Kuper Tue, 11 Nov 2025
Accountancy body warns AI boom brings heightened cyber security risks

Accountancy body warns AI boom brings heightened cyber security risks

CPA Australia boss says the rapid rise of AI in the workplace is a clear boon, but also exposes businesses to the risk ...

David Hollingworth Tue, 11 Nov 2025
CISA acknowledges known exploitation of Samsung Mobile vulnerability

CISA acknowledges known exploitation of Samsung Mobile vulnerability

CVE-2025-21042 has been added to the US cyber agency’s Known Exploited Vulnerabilities Catalog days after researchers ...

David Hollingworth Tue, 11 Nov 2025
Exclusive: Hospitality giant the Oscars Group listed by Medusa ransomware

Exclusive: Hospitality giant the Oscars Group listed by Medusa ransomware

Hackers are looking to make a US$100,000 payday from one of Australia’s largest hospitality groups.

David Hollingworth Mon, 10 Nov 2025
From calendar to compromise: How hackers exploit the iCalendar format

From calendar to compromise: How hackers exploit the iCalendar format

It might look like a simple calendar invite, but these innocuous text files can hide a multitude of threats – here’s how

David Hollingworth Mon, 10 Nov 2025