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Tax attack: ATO Commissioner says agency handles 4.7m cyber attacks monthly

Tax attack: ATO Commissioner says agency handles 4.7m cyber attacks monthly

The Australian Taxation Office’s Commissioner of Taxation outlined his fears over cyber security while addressing the ...

David Hollingworth Wed, 21 Feb 2024
Cyber attack leaves Vili’s dry as pie giant investigates the sauce

Cyber attack leaves Vili’s dry as pie giant investigates the sauce

The national icon that is the meat pie is seemingly now under threat after cyber criminals attacked the internal systems ...

Daniel Croft Wed, 21 Feb 2024
Australia, UK governments co-sign memorandum of understanding for online safety and security

Australia, UK governments co-sign memorandum of understanding for online safety and security

The Australian and UK governments have announced a new collaborative dedication to online safety and security, with the ...

Daniel Croft Wed, 21 Feb 2024
Australian information commissioner launches HWL Ebsworth hack investigation

Australian information commissioner launches HWL Ebsworth hack investigation

The OAIC will investigate the law firm’s data handling practices in the wake of the 2023 data breach that affected 56 ...

David Hollingworth Wed, 21 Feb 2024
AFP reveals its role in LockBit takedown

AFP reveals its role in LockBit takedown

The Australian Federal Police’s Operation Aquila assisted in the campaign against the most prolific ransomware operator ...

David Hollingworth Wed, 21 Feb 2024
LockBit gang data leaked on own dark web site as NCA, FBI release new details

LockBit gang data leaked on own dark web site as NCA, FBI release new details

The UK’s National Crime Agency (NCA) has released additional details of its joint takedown of the notorious and most ...

Daniel Croft Wed, 21 Feb 2024
‘There’s no safe place for children online,’ says FBI

‘There’s no safe place for children online,’ says FBI

The FBI has recruited a popular YouTube doctor to talk about internet blackmailers targeting children.

David Hollingworth Wed, 21 Feb 2024
Cambridge University DDoS attack claimed by Anonymous Sudan

Cambridge University DDoS attack claimed by Anonymous Sudan

A cyber attack has stunted the operations of one of the world’s most prestigious and famous universities.

Daniel Croft Tue, 20 Feb 2024
Submissions open for first Defence and National Security Workforce Awards

Submissions open for first Defence and National Security Workforce Awards

Cyber Daily’s parent company, Momentum Media, is marking a momentous new milestone today by launching the inaugural ...

David Hollingworth Tue, 20 Feb 2024
Tesserent Academy recognised as accredited training organisation by ISACA

Tesserent Academy recognised as accredited training organisation by ISACA

The ISACA has recognised the training initiatives of Australia’s largest cyber security organisation, Tesserent, as an ...

Daniel Croft Tue, 20 Feb 2024
Google’s Magika file ID tool goes open-source

Google’s Magika file ID tool goes open-source

The AI-powered file identification system could be a boon for cyber security applications.

David Hollingworth Tue, 20 Feb 2024
Senior executives affected in largest observed Microsoft Azure data-theft campaign

Senior executives affected in largest observed Microsoft Azure data-theft campaign

A Microsoft Azure cloud takeover campaign has resulted in the largest data breach ever seen by the platform, ...

Daniel Croft Tue, 20 Feb 2024
Report: Lazarus hacking group goes after defence sector

Report: Lazarus hacking group goes after defence sector

German and South Korean authorities warn of North Korean hackers targeting the defence industry.

David Hollingworth Tue, 20 Feb 2024
Aussie cops warn uni students: Don’t become a money mule

Aussie cops warn uni students: Don’t become a money mule

The Australian Federal Police (AFP) takes the lead on a campaign to keep students from moving money for drug and cyber ...

David Hollingworth Tue, 20 Feb 2024
LockBit ransomware site seized by law enforcement

LockBit ransomware site seized by law enforcement

The world’s most prolific ransomware gang, LockBit, is the latest threat actor to have been thwarted by international ...

Daniel Croft Tue, 20 Feb 2024
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