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Small businesses and TAFE students set to boost cyber skills with $1m program

Small businesses and TAFE students set to boost cyber skills with $1m program

The Student and Small Business Cyber Risk Project partners cyber security students at Victorian TAFE with industry ...

Liam Garman Mon, 19 Feb 2024
Researchers uncover NSO Group’s novel MMS fingerprint hack

Researchers uncover NSO Group’s novel MMS fingerprint hack

The Israeli spyware developer may have been using unique MMS tricks to spy on smartphones.

David Hollingworth Mon, 19 Feb 2024
Reddit might be signing a content deal to help train AI

Reddit might be signing a content deal to help train AI

The mammoth social media company’s user-generated content could be used to train AI models, according to insiders.

David Hollingworth Mon, 19 Feb 2024
Ukrainian national pleads guilty over role in 2 malware campaigns

Ukrainian national pleads guilty over role in 2 malware campaigns

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

ACSC releases critical alert over vulnerability in Microsoft Outlook

Remote code execution via the preview pane could lead to privilege escalation.

David Hollingworth Mon, 19 Feb 2024
OpenAI bans state-sponsored hacker accounts

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

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

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.

David Hollingworth Fri, 16 Feb 2024
FBI disrupts Russian botnet used by state military hackers

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.

Daniel Croft Fri, 16 Feb 2024
ACMA targets 5 Aussie telcos over SMS scams

ACMA targets 5 Aussie telcos over SMS scams

The Australian Communications and Media Authority found the telcos failed to comply with anti-scam regulations.

David Hollingworth Fri, 16 Feb 2024
Hacker offers the personal details of 25m Aussies for sale

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?

David Hollingworth Fri, 16 Feb 2024
Cyber attacks in Taiwan spiked ahead of election

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 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.

Daniel Croft Thu, 15 Feb 2024
MSSPs: Gold mine or lawsuit magnet?

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

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

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 ...

Daniel Croft Thu, 15 Feb 2024
Australian government stands up new expert AI group

Australian government stands up new expert AI group

The group will offer advice on the transparency and accountability of artificial intelligence (AI) development, but ...

David Hollingworth Thu, 15 Feb 2024
OpenAI hit by Anonymous Sudan DDoS for executive’s political comments

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.

Daniel Croft Thu, 15 Feb 2024
Early-stage technology fund oversubscribed for debut

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

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