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DeepSeek exposes 2 databases containing 1m records

DeepSeek exposes 2 databases containing 1m records

The Chinese-made AI company disrupting the market, DeepSeek, has leaked a million chat records after leaving two ...

Daniel Croft Mon, 03 Feb 2025
Inside the North Korean Lazarus Group’s global data exfiltration operation

Inside the North Korean Lazarus Group’s global data exfiltration operation

North Korean hackers targeted victims all over the world – including Australia – with malware-infected software to steal ...

David Hollingworth Mon, 03 Feb 2025
WhatsApp users targeted by alleged zero-click attack by spyware-maker Paragon

WhatsApp users targeted by alleged zero-click attack by spyware-maker Paragon

Meta’s secure chat platform sent a cease and desist letter to the Israeli firm last week, claiming attacks on ...

David Hollingworth Mon, 03 Feb 2025
Exclusive: ARDEX Australia cyber attack claimed by Medusa ransomware

Exclusive: ARDEX Australia cyber attack claimed by Medusa ransomware

The Medusa ransomware gang has claimed a cyber attack on an Australian tiling, flooring and waterproofing company.

Daniel Croft Fri, 31 Jan 2025
DeepSeek allegedly used banned chips, says Scale AI CEO

DeepSeek allegedly used banned chips, says Scale AI CEO

DeepSeek has been accused of using chipsets banned for the Chinese market to train its latest AI models, despite ...

Daniel Croft Fri, 31 Jan 2025
National Anti-Scam Centre warns more than 5,000 Australians over romance scam operation

National Anti-Scam Centre warns more than 5,000 Australians over romance scam operation

The potential victims – mostly men – were alerted via text message today (31 January) that they may be being targeted by ...

David Hollingworth Fri, 31 Jan 2025
CISO to discuss how cyber professionals can stay ahead of the curve at Australian Cyber Summit 2025

CISO to discuss how cyber professionals can stay ahead of the curve at Australian Cyber Summit 2025

The NSW Department of Customer Service’s chief information security officer, Sam Mackay, will present a session at the ...

David Hollingworth Fri, 31 Jan 2025
US judge throws out Clearview AI facial recognition evidence in murder case

US judge throws out Clearview AI facial recognition evidence in murder case

Clearview AI says its facial recognition is not admissible in court, but law enforcement agencies keep using it.

David Hollingworth Fri, 31 Jan 2025
Operation Talent: Several hacking forums seized by global law enforcement

Operation Talent: Several hacking forums seized by global law enforcement

Global law enforcement has seized a number of online hacking forums as part of a wider collaborative campaign.

Daniel Croft Thu, 30 Jan 2025
Aussie businesses uniquely unprepared for cyber attacks

Aussie businesses uniquely unprepared for cyber attacks

Business owners are more concerned about cyber attacks than ever before; however, cyber security investment remains ...

David Hollingworth Thu, 30 Jan 2025
OpenAI claims DeepSeek trained R1 using its data

OpenAI claims DeepSeek trained R1 using its data

Artificial intelligence (AI) giant OpenAI has alleged that DeepSeek used its data to train its new open-source AI model, ...

Daniel Croft Thu, 30 Jan 2025
MGM Resorts pays out US$45m following data breaches

MGM Resorts pays out US$45m following data breaches

Over a dozen class action lawsuits faced by casino and hotel giant MGM Resorts following two cyber attacks are being ...

Daniel Croft Thu, 30 Jan 2025
The industry responds to new Chinese AI platform DeepSeek

The industry responds to new Chinese AI platform DeepSeek

The disruptive new generative AI has turned the market upside and sparked widespread concerns about security and ...

David Hollingworth Thu, 30 Jan 2025
DeepSeek AI a concern for Australian ministers

DeepSeek AI a concern for Australian ministers

Several Australian ministers have warned against sharing personal information with the new, popular artificial ...

Daniel Croft Wed, 29 Jan 2025
64% of Aussie companies hit by a ransomware attack grind to a halt

64% of Aussie companies hit by a ransomware attack grind to a halt

A new study has shed light on the operational and financial impact of ransomware attacks on Australian organisations.

David Hollingworth Wed, 29 Jan 2025
Government invests in new healthcare cyber security network

Government invests in new healthcare cyber security network

CI-ISAC Australia has awarded a $6.4 million grant to build a cyber security analysis centre focused on the healthcare ...

David Hollingworth Wed, 29 Jan 2025
Babuk ransomware group resurrects with more than 60 victims, but there’s a catch

Babuk ransomware group resurrects with more than 60 victims, but there’s a catch

The seemingly rebooted threat actor posted a swathe of victims in the last couple of days – but none of them are unique ...

David Hollingworth Wed, 29 Jan 2025
DeepSeek explained: How the new Chinese AI has disrupted the market

DeepSeek explained: How the new Chinese AI has disrupted the market

Chinese artificial intelligence (AI) company DeepSeek has restricted new registrations following a cyber attack.

Daniel Croft Tue, 28 Jan 2025
‘No way’ Starlink can beat fibre NBN, says minister

‘No way’ Starlink can beat fibre NBN, says minister

Communications Minister Michelle Rowland has said there is “no way” Starlink could ever match the performance of the NBN ...

Adam Thorn Tue, 28 Jan 2025
Trump administration halts funding of Bureau of Cyberspace and Digital Policy

Trump administration halts funding of Bureau of Cyberspace and Digital Policy

Shutting down America’s cyber diplomacy arm is part of a widespread pause on US foreign aid programs.

David Hollingworth Tue, 28 Jan 2025