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Exclusive: Stolen MediSecure data posted for sale on Russian hacking forum

Exclusive: Stolen MediSecure data posted for sale on Russian hacking forum

A week after the e-prescription service revealed it was hacked, more than six terabytes of patient data, consisting of ...

David Hollingworth Fri, 24 May 2024
Vigilante hacks scam call centre, proceeds to warn victims

Vigilante hacks scam call centre, proceeds to warn victims

A vigilante hacker calls out alleged “fake antivirus company” Waredot for scamming users.

David Hollingworth Fri, 24 May 2024
Right-wing think tank labels eSafety Commissioner a ‘global threat to free speech’

Right-wing think tank labels eSafety Commissioner a ‘global threat to free speech’

The Institute of Public Affairs has written a letter to federal MPs calling for the Online Safety Act 2021 to be ...

David Hollingworth Thu, 23 May 2024
Aussie printing company suffers alleged 300Gb data breach

Aussie printing company suffers alleged 300Gb data breach

Data extortion group Ransom House has listed printing company Advance Press on its dark web leak site, claiming to have ...

Daniel Croft Thu, 23 May 2024
Making the most of health technology could save Australia billions

Making the most of health technology could save Australia billions

Research released by the Australian Productivity Commission suggests greater integration of digital technologies into ...

David Hollingworth Thu, 23 May 2024
ACMA sues Optus for 2022 cyber attack

ACMA sues Optus for 2022 cyber attack

The Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) has filed a lawsuit against Optus, alleging that it failed to ...

Daniel Croft Thu, 23 May 2024
Nissan Oceania call centre impacted by OracleCMS data breach

Nissan Oceania call centre impacted by OracleCMS data breach

Nissan’s Australian operation has revealed that the call centre it set up to respond to its data breach was compromised ...

David Hollingworth Thu, 23 May 2024
Lucy Fidock wins this year’s ESET Women in Cyber Security Scholarship

Lucy Fidock wins this year’s ESET Women in Cyber Security Scholarship

A student at the University of Adelaide takes home a prized scholarship with the support of the Minister for Home ...

David Hollingworth Thu, 23 May 2024
Major US fuel distributor allegedly breached by Black Basta

Major US fuel distributor allegedly breached by Black Basta

Infamous hacking group Black Basta has listed one of the largest fuel distributors in the US on its dark web leak site, ...

Daniel Croft Wed, 22 May 2024
Microsoft’s Quick Assist tool used to deploy ransomware

Microsoft’s Quick Assist tool used to deploy ransomware

Microsoft has warned of hackers using its client management tool to initiate ransomware attacks.

David Hollingworth Wed, 22 May 2024
Most humans can no longer recognise AI-generated content

Most humans can no longer recognise AI-generated content

Artificial intelligence-generated content and that created by real people are almost impossible to tell apart, according ...

David Hollingworth Wed, 22 May 2024
LockBit claims attack on London Drugs, demands US$25m

LockBit claims attack on London Drugs, demands US$25m

Ransomware titan LockBit has claimed an attack on major Canadian pharmacy chain London Drugs, leading to the company ...

Daniel Croft Wed, 22 May 2024
SolarWinds launches new AI-powered IT management tool

SolarWinds launches new AI-powered IT management tool

SolarWinds AI is to be introduced in the company’s Service Desk offering to “supercharge” workflows.

David Hollingworth Wed, 22 May 2024
ANZ outage leaves customers without access to funds

ANZ outage leaves customers without access to funds

The big four bank says that it has since begun restoring systems.

Daniel Croft Tue, 21 May 2024
Western Sydney University discloses data breach, 7,500 ‘impacted individuals’ notified

Western Sydney University discloses data breach, 7,500 ‘impacted individuals’ notified

Western Sydney University (WSU) has revealed that its systems were breached by a threat actor, leading to student ...

Daniel Croft Tue, 21 May 2024
AEC says AI-generated misinformation likely to plague next federal election

AEC says AI-generated misinformation likely to plague next federal election

The Australian Electoral Commission (AEC) expects AI-generated misinformation and deepfakes to be a challenge for the ...

Daniel Croft Tue, 21 May 2024
Australian orgs struggling under the weight of identity-related breaches

Australian orgs struggling under the weight of identity-related breaches

Australia has ranked second in the world for breaches involving credential theft, supply chain, and third-party breaches ...

David Hollingworth Tue, 21 May 2024
Alleged Incognito darknet market operator arrested in New York

Alleged Incognito darknet market operator arrested in New York

After allegedly exit-scamming and threatening users with extortion, Rui-Siang Lin – aka Pharoah – has been arrested at ...

David Hollingworth Tue, 21 May 2024
CyberArk announces Venafi acquisition in US$1.54m deal

CyberArk announces Venafi acquisition in US$1.54m deal

Information security giant CyberArk has announced the acquisition of cyber security firm Venafi in a US$1

Daniel Croft Tue, 21 May 2024
OAIC releases statement on MediSecure data breach

OAIC releases statement on MediSecure data breach

The Australian privacy commissioner’s current focus is on “ensuring that affected individuals are appropriately ...

David Hollingworth Tue, 21 May 2024