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Cyber and AI threats squeeze financial services

Cyber and AI threats squeeze financial services

Intrusions, AI‑driven attacks, and mortgage fraud probes are reshaping risk for banks and lenders globally.

Charlie Tchetchenian Thu, 06 Aug 2026
Oh no, not again: AI Security Institute discloses ‘unsanctioned action’ during AI testing

Oh no, not again: AI Security Institute discloses ‘unsanctioned action’ during AI testing

UK’s AISI says Anthropic and OpenAI models engaged in “potentially harmful activity directed at real people and ...

David Hollingworth Thu, 06 Aug 2026
Wall Street firms targeted in attempted AI-powered vishing attacks

Wall Street firms targeted in attempted AI-powered vishing attacks

A number of major Wall Street financial services firms have been targeted by threat actors in attempted cyber attacks, ...

Daniel Croft Thu, 06 Aug 2026
Who’s watching who? Coles and GetUp! stoush over Palantir ‘surveillance’ gets nasty

Who’s watching who? Coles and GetUp! stoush over Palantir ‘surveillance’ gets nasty

A Coles worker gets caught up in a conflict over a surveillance technology, as GetUp says Coles is threatening legal ...

David Hollingworth Thu, 06 Aug 2026
Westpac using AWS AI agents for lending and processing

Westpac using AWS AI agents for lending and processing

Westpac has adopted five AI agents for use in its lending processes, following announcements earlier in the year that it ...

Daniel Croft Wed, 05 Aug 2026
Patch now! N-able warns of exploitation of N-central authentication bypass vulnerability

Patch now! N-able warns of exploitation of N-central authentication bypass vulnerability

The company and researchers recommend “urgent” patching of the vulnerability impacting all versions of N-central.

David Hollingworth Wed, 05 Aug 2026
NAB to begin testing of agentic AI for customers

NAB to begin testing of agentic AI for customers

The National Australia Bank (NAB) has announced it will soon test an agentic AI platform for lending.

Daniel Croft Wed, 05 Aug 2026
A glass darkly: Electronic Frontiers Australia calls for ban on best-selling Kmart smart glasses

A glass darkly: Electronic Frontiers Australia calls for ban on best-selling Kmart smart glasses

Meta-style smart glasses have been a hit with Aussie shoppers, but the digital rights body is concerned their popularity ...

David Hollingworth Wed, 05 Aug 2026
Research: AI assistants can accelerate business email compromise to warp speed

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 ...

David Hollingworth Wed, 05 Aug 2026
ThreatLocker raises US$190m to accelerate zero trust platform and global expansion

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

David Hollingworth Wed, 05 Aug 2026
Exclusive: 2019 allegedly hacks BestPriceTravel Australia

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 ...

Daniel Croft Tue, 04 Aug 2026
Exclusive: Downies Collectables continues to respond to ransomware incident

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 ...

David Hollingworth Tue, 04 Aug 2026
Artificial intelligence a key area of Australia’s 2026 Defence Innovation, Science and Technology Strategy

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 ...

David Hollingworth Tue, 04 Aug 2026
Exclusive: Alleged Top Education Group data breach could impact thousands

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 ...

David Hollingworth Tue, 04 Aug 2026
Report: AI now ‘embedded’ within the cyber adversary ecosystem

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, ...

David Hollingworth Tue, 04 Aug 2026
Lloyds Bank looks to save over $3.8bn as AI investment increases

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

Daniel Croft Mon, 03 Aug 2026
Exclusive: Japanese telco Sakura Mobile informs customers of data breach

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 ...

David Hollingworth Mon, 03 Aug 2026
Exclusive: Qilin claims breach of Victoria-based flooring firm

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.

Daniel Croft Mon, 03 Aug 2026
Monash partners with cyber security firm to launch AI-focused cyber security degree

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.

David Hollingworth Mon, 03 Aug 2026
Bots gone wild! Anthopic’s Claude hacked 3 organisations during capture-the-flag exercise

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 ...

David Hollingworth Mon, 03 Aug 2026