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Rapid7 combines governance and compliance capabilities to simplify cyber risk management

Rapid7 combines governance and compliance capabilities to simplify cyber risk management

The company’s Cyber GRC offering brings governance, risk and compliance into the Rapid7 Command Platform.

David Hollingworth Wed, 29 Jul 2026
Financial Stability Board warns that we may be in an AI bubble

Financial Stability Board warns that we may be in an AI bubble

The world’s financial watchdog has warned that global finance may be in an AI overvaluation bubble not unlike the dotcom ...

Daniel Croft Wed, 29 Jul 2026
Microsoft unveils MAI-Cyber-1-Flash, promising fast, low-cost vulnerability detection

Microsoft unveils MAI-Cyber-1-Flash, promising fast, low-cost vulnerability detection

The software giant says its new model and expanded MDASH platform improve software vulnerability detection while cutting ...

David Hollingworth Wed, 29 Jul 2026
Visa to lay off about 2,600 jobs, increase tech investment

Visa to lay off about 2,600 jobs, increase tech investment

Visa has announced plans to cut its workforce by 2,600 staff as the company looks to invest more heavily in developing ...

Daniel Croft Wed, 29 Jul 2026
NSW Cybercrime Squad charges nurse over alleged data breach

NSW Cybercrime Squad charges nurse over alleged data breach

An NSW Health employee has been charged after reports of accessing and downloading patient data without permission.

David Hollingworth Wed, 29 Jul 2026
Australia’s Climate Council urges faster renewable energy rules for new data centres

Australia’s Climate Council urges faster renewable energy rules for new data centres

The environmental group says proposed national standards are a positive step but warns that delays could leave consumers ...

David Hollingworth Wed, 29 Jul 2026
Exclusive: AusProof allegedly breached by M3rx ransomware

Exclusive: AusProof allegedly breached by M3rx ransomware

Threat actors have claimed a cyber attack on an Australian electrical cable designer and manufacturer, saying they ...

Daniel Croft Tue, 28 Jul 2026
AI and cyber security key discussion points at recent talks between Singapore and Australia

AI and cyber security key discussion points at recent talks between Singapore and Australia

Technological innovation and security cooperation were on the agenda at the recent Singapore-Australia Joint Ministerial ...

David Hollingworth Tue, 28 Jul 2026
Op-Ed: Calphishing is challenging how we think about phishing

Op-Ed: Calphishing is challenging how we think about phishing

Hackers are now taking advantage of employee calendars, making a dangerous threat even greater – particularly for the ...

Errol Weiss, Chief Security Officer at Health ISAC Tue, 28 Jul 2026
Origin Energy boss confirms almost a million Australians compromised by data breach

Origin Energy boss confirms almost a million Australians compromised by data breach

The energy and internet provider says the initial phase of the investigation is complete as it begins contacting ...

David Hollingworth Tue, 28 Jul 2026
Pay or leak! ShinyHunters claim EY hack

Pay or leak! ShinyHunters claim EY hack

Infamous cyber extortion group ShinyHunters gives the professional services giant until the end of the month to pay up ...

David Hollingworth Tue, 28 Jul 2026
ServiceNow boosts AI banking business BusinessNext with $40m

ServiceNow boosts AI banking business BusinessNext with $40m

ServiceNow has gained roughly a 5 per cent cut in Indian banking software firm BusinessNext after a $40 million ...

Daniel Croft Mon, 27 Jul 2026
Exclusive: Australian mining firm West African Resources suffers alleged data breach

Exclusive: Australian mining firm West African Resources suffers alleged data breach

The Deadlock ransomware gang is claiming to have stolen company data from an Aussie company with projects throughout the ...

David Hollingworth Mon, 27 Jul 2026
Hack hunt: Meccha Chameleon maps patched after pushing malware, official Discord hacked

Hack hunt: Meccha Chameleon maps patched after pushing malware, official Discord hacked

Hackers have been taking advantage of a now-patched vulnerability in the popular indie game, Meccha Chameleon.

Daniel Croft Mon, 27 Jul 2026
The industry reacts to OpenAI’s agent ‘accidentally’ hacking Hugging Face

The industry reacts to OpenAI’s agent ‘accidentally’ hacking Hugging Face

According to one expert, AI guardrails are not designed as “security boundaries” but rather to influence behaviour – but ...

David Hollingworth Mon, 27 Jul 2026
Exclusive: Victorian heritage and restoration firm listed by The Gentlemen ransomware group

Exclusive: Victorian heritage and restoration firm listed by The Gentlemen ransomware group

A highly active cyber extortion group claims hack of Australian HBS Group, and data is set to be published within seven ...

David Hollingworth Mon, 27 Jul 2026
SANDWORM_MODE: Understanding the first malware built to target AI coding assistants

SANDWORM_MODE: Understanding the first malware built to target AI coding assistants

AI-assisted coding is fast becoming the norm – something hackers are all too aware of. Here’s what you need to know ...

David Hollingworth Fri, 24 Jul 2026
Banks want ATO data access to combat fraudulent AI loan applications

Banks want ATO data access to combat fraudulent AI loan applications

An increasing number of Australians are reportedly using AI to apply for home loans using dodgy and fraudulent ...

Daniel Croft Fri, 24 Jul 2026
Hacked: Origin Energy confirms customer data impacted following data breach

Hacked: Origin Energy confirms customer data impacted following data breach

The Aussie energy provider’s CEO apologises for the breach, as customers express anger over disclosure emails.

David Hollingworth Fri, 24 Jul 2026
Ex-DOGE engineers launch new AI firm to bolster US military cyber

Ex-DOGE engineers launch new AI firm to bolster US military cyber

A number of former Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) engineers have formed a new AI cyber start-up for military ...

Daniel Croft Thu, 23 Jul 2026