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Australian Cyber Security Centre warns of ClickFix campaign leveraging Australian infrastructure

Australian Cyber Security Centre warns of ClickFix campaign leveraging Australian infrastructure

The Aussie cyber agency says hackers are abusing WordPress websites to distribute Vidar Stealer malware.

David Hollingworth Thu, 07 May 2026
OpenAI partners with PwC to assist CFOs with AI agents

OpenAI partners with PwC to assist CFOs with AI agents

AI giant OpenAI has launched a partnership with PwC in an effort to drive chief financial officers (CFOs) and executive ...

Daniel Croft Thu, 07 May 2026
Queensland Department of Education confirms students, staff impacted by ShinyHunters data breach

Queensland Department of Education confirms students, staff impacted by ShinyHunters data breach

The state education minister says “names, email addresses, and school locations” were compromised by a hack of a ...

David Hollingworth Thu, 07 May 2026
ACMA takes action against SpinTel and Yomojo over mobile number fraud violations

ACMA takes action against SpinTel and Yomojo over mobile number fraud violations

Aussie telcos SpinTel and Yomojo cop fines and warnings for scam activity and failing to properly advise customers ...

David Hollingworth Thu, 07 May 2026
The industry speaks – part 1: World Password Day 2026

The industry speaks – part 1: World Password Day 2026

Expert advice and insights from industry leaders from Seagate, Hewlett-Packard, Xerox, and many more!

David Hollingworth Thu, 07 May 2026
Qualys, Converge tie cyber insurance pricing to real-time security posture

Qualys, Converge tie cyber insurance pricing to real-time security posture

New joint offering aims to reward organisations with stronger cyber hygiene through lower insurance premiums and ...

David Hollingworth Thu, 07 May 2026
Fakeout: Iranian APT caught hiding behind Chaos ransomware activity

Fakeout: Iranian APT caught hiding behind Chaos ransomware activity

Hackers linked to Iran’s Ministry of Intelligence and Security pose as criminals in a global espionage campaign; ...

David Hollingworth Wed, 06 May 2026
Exclusive: Australian energy management firm allegedly breached by SafePay

Exclusive: Australian energy management firm allegedly breached by SafePay

Threat actors have claimed a cyber attack on an Australian energy management and consulting firm and are threatening to ...

Daniel Croft Wed, 06 May 2026
APRA warns of cyber and governance risk due to lagging AI risk management

APRA warns of cyber and governance risk due to lagging AI risk management

The prudential regulator has warned that AI risk management is lagging behind fast‑evolving adoption, flagging cyber and ...

Charlie Tchetchenian Wed, 06 May 2026
Op-Ed: Australia’s next budget must treat cyber resilience as essential infrastructure

Op-Ed: Australia’s next budget must treat cyber resilience as essential infrastructure

Cyber resilience is no longer optional – it’s a must-have item that the federal budget and the Albanese government must ...

Samir Sherif, global field CISO, and Nicola Gerber, vice president – Asia-Pacific and Japan, Fastly Wed, 06 May 2026
Real estate giant Cushman   Wakefield confirms cyber incident, Qilin and ShinyHunters claim attack

Real estate giant Cushman Wakefield confirms cyber incident, Qilin and ShinyHunters claim attack

Major real estate services leader Cushman Wakefield has confirmed a cyber incident impacting its network, and two ...

Daniel Croft Wed, 06 May 2026
CrowdStrike expands Project QuiltWorks as more partners join AI security coalition

CrowdStrike expands Project QuiltWorks as more partners join AI security coalition

New tranche of systems integrators and AI specialists boosts efforts to tackle frontier AI-driven vulnerabilities at ...

David Hollingworth Wed, 06 May 2026
Hacked: ALS discloses cyber incident, unauthorised access to IT systems

Hacked: ALS discloses cyber incident, unauthorised access to IT systems

The global scientific testing company told the ASX that “malicious cyber activity” caused some operational disruptions

David Hollingworth Wed, 06 May 2026
Microsoft the main target of AI phishing attacks, report uncovers

Microsoft the main target of AI phishing attacks, report uncovers

Phishing attacks have seen rapid change as the criminal cyber and technology sphere continues to evolve, and in 2026, ...

Bethany Alvaro Tue, 05 May 2026
Attackers increasingly turning to trusted security tools to compromise Aussie victims

Attackers increasingly turning to trusted security tools to compromise Aussie victims

Tools like Windows Defender have an important role to play in securing our machines and networks – but attackers are ...

David Hollingworth Tue, 05 May 2026
Exclusive: Champion Homes confirms customer data compromised in ‘cyber event’

Exclusive: Champion Homes confirms customer data compromised in ‘cyber event’

A Sydney-based home builder will contact impacted customers following the DragonForce ransomware attack.

David Hollingworth Tue, 05 May 2026
Australia, Japan commit to partnership to meet cyber security challenges and strengthen cyber defences

Australia, Japan commit to partnership to meet cyber security challenges and strengthen cyber defences

Australia and Japan have agreed to establish a new partnership that will enable deeper cooperation on complex cyber ...

Robert Dougherty Tue, 05 May 2026
NSW Treasury cyber incident contained, impact no longer ‘significant’

NSW Treasury cyber incident contained, impact no longer ‘significant’

The NSW government has lowered its classification of the alleged cyber attack on the state Treasury from last month.

Daniel Croft Tue, 05 May 2026
Report: AI-based data incidents on the rise in Australia

Report: AI-based data incidents on the rise in Australia

As businesses rush to embrace AI, the sheer pace of adoption is putting the data of average Australians at risk.

David Hollingworth Tue, 05 May 2026
WA rental scam surge: Tenants targeted with fake $500 discount trap

WA rental scam surge: Tenants targeted with fake $500 discount trap

Western Australia’s tight rental market has seen a rise in scams targeting tenants, putting more people at risk, with ...

Emilie Lauer Tue, 05 May 2026