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The hacker behind Zeus and IcedID malware operations that racked up tens of millions of dollars over a 12-year period.
David Hollingworth • Mon, 19 Feb 2024
ACSC releases critical alert over vulnerability in Microsoft Outlook
Remote code execution via the preview pane could lead to privilege escalation.
OpenAI bans state-sponsored hacker accounts
ChatGPT creator OpenAI has banned a number of accounts belonging to state-sponsored threat groups in an effort to curb ...
Daniel Croft • Fri, 16 Feb 2024
The weekly ransomware report, Friday, 16 February
Attacks skyrocket and LockBit continues to be public enemy number one when it comes to ransomware impact.
David Hollingworth • Fri, 16 Feb 2024
First-of-its-kind iOS Trojan can steal facial data deepfake creation
Researchers spot an iPhone-focused version of GoldDigger Android Trojan targeting the Asia-Pacific region.
FBI disrupts Russian botnet used by state military hackers
A malicious botnet used by Russian military hackers has been disrupted by the FBI, according to new reports.
ACMA targets 5 Aussie telcos over SMS scams
The Australian Communications and Media Authority found the telcos failed to comply with anti-scam regulations.
Hacker offers the personal details of 25m Aussies for sale
A huge list of names, emails, and addresses is circulating online – but is the data really anything new?
Cyber attacks in Taiwan spiked ahead of election
Cyber attacks on Taiwanese organisations have spiked in recent days as part of a wider campaign that intends to disrupt ...
Daniel Croft • Thu, 15 Feb 2024
German battery giant drained after cyber attack leads to production halt
German battery manufacturer Varta has disclosed a major cyber attack on its network that crippled its systems.
MSSPs: Gold mine or lawsuit magnet?
In 2023, everyone wanted to be an influencer. In 2024, everyone wants to be a cyber security services provider – ...
Annie Haggar • Thu, 15 Feb 2024
AFP Commissioner outlines Medibank hacker hunt and impact of sanctions
“Making Australia a hostile environment for criminals is an AFP priority,” according to the Commissioner’s Senate ...
David Hollingworth • Thu, 15 Feb 2024
Kadac Australia hit by Medusa ransomware attack, threat group demands $100k
A cyber attack on an Australian organic and health product supplier has resulted in business and personal data being ...
Australian government stands up new expert AI group
The group will offer advice on the transparency and accountability of artificial intelligence (AI) development, but ...
OpenAI hit by Anonymous Sudan DDoS for executive’s political comments
An attack on ChatGPT creator OpenAI has been claimed by the infamous DDoS threat group Anonymous Sudan and its allies.
Early-stage technology fund oversubscribed for debut
Australian venture capital fund Salus Ventures has exceeded its $40 million capital raise target, with an eye to ...
Liam Garman • Wed, 14 Feb 2024
OpenAI’s Altman asks for US$7tn to fund the AI GPU revolution
Father of ChatGPT Sam Altman is looking to source a meagre US$5 trillion to US$7 trillion (roughly A$7.7 trillion to ...
Daniel Croft • Wed, 14 Feb 2024
Government plans new anti-doxxing laws following anti-Semitic incident
The government has laid out plans to introduce new anti-doxxing laws following an incident that led to the personal ...
ASD concerned as ‘quantity and quality’ of cyber incident reporting declines
Critical infrastructure operators, in particular, have dropped the reporting ball despite being required to do so under ...
Clive Palmer-owned company accuses government of hacking its lawyers during $300bn lawsuit
A company owned by Australian business tycoon and chairman of the United Australia Party Clive Palmer has accused the ...
Daniel Croft • Tue, 13 Feb 2024
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