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In the flesh: US authorities warn of in-person cyber extortion activity

In the flesh: US authorities warn of in-person cyber extortion activity

Not content to steal data remotely, members of the Silent Ransom Group are showing up in person to “facilitate the ...

David Hollingworth Thu, 28 May 2026
Aussie government proposes automatic reimbursement for scam losses below $3,000

Aussie government proposes automatic reimbursement for scam losses below $3,000

Government outlines its plan to streamline dispute resolution processes to ensure “responses are appropriate without ...

David Hollingworth Thu, 28 May 2026
Magnifica Humanitas: Pope Leo XIV rails against ‘idolatry of profit’ in AI-focused encyclical

Magnifica Humanitas: Pope Leo XIV rails against ‘idolatry of profit’ in AI-focused encyclical

In his first letter to the Catholic Church, the first American Pope contends, “a more moral AI is not enough if that ...

David Hollingworth Wed, 27 May 2026
Altman says AI won’t create a job apocalypse

Altman says AI won’t create a job apocalypse

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman has walked back on previous comments about AI’s impact on the human workforce, now stating that AI ...

Daniel Croft Wed, 27 May 2026
Monash researchers unveil breakthrough photonic chip for next-generation AI and quantum computing

Monash researchers unveil breakthrough photonic chip for next-generation AI and quantum computing

Researchers at Monash University have developed a nanoscale photonic circuit capable of generating, directing, and ...

David Hollingworth Wed, 27 May 2026
FBI warns of Kali365 phishing-as-a-service targeting Microsoft 365 access tokens

FBI warns of Kali365 phishing-as-a-service targeting Microsoft 365 access tokens

Law enforcement and experts express concern over a phishing service marketed via Telegram that “lowers the barrier to ...

David Hollingworth Wed, 27 May 2026
CBA begins testing of new companion AI that provides financial advice

CBA begins testing of new companion AI that provides financial advice

The Commonwealth Bank of Australia (CBA) is continuing its AI push with the testing of a new AI companion within its ...

Daniel Croft Wed, 27 May 2026
Exclusive: New Zealand’s Alpha Group Holdings allegedly hacked

Exclusive: New Zealand’s Alpha Group Holdings allegedly hacked

Qilin ransomware continues its ANZ hacking campaign, listing an Auckland-based health supplement producer.

David Hollingworth Wed, 27 May 2026
AISA warns Australia’s cyber workforce shortage demands urgent diversity push

AISA warns Australia’s cyber workforce shortage demands urgent diversity push

Australia’s peak cyber security body has warned the nation faces a deepening cyber capability crisis unless governments ...

David Hollingworth Wed, 27 May 2026
Trump Mobile confirms reports of customer data exposure, unsure whether to notify those impacted

Trump Mobile confirms reports of customer data exposure, unsure whether to notify those impacted

Trump Mobile, the telecom and smartphone company owned by the sons of US President Donald Trump and is branded using the ...

Daniel Croft Tue, 26 May 2026
‘Moderation cannot be an afterthought’: What to know before you post an AI-generated Albo meme

‘Moderation cannot be an afterthought’: What to know before you post an AI-generated Albo meme

Although recreating an Australian politician’s likeness is not “automatically illegal”, takedown orders, penalties under ...

David Hollingworth Tue, 26 May 2026
Op-Ed: Why CISOs are drowning in alerts but missing the real threat

Op-Ed: Why CISOs are drowning in alerts but missing the real threat

Network defenders have more information at their fingertips than ever before, but the basics are still being missed.

Keith Bulfin Tue, 26 May 2026
CBA CEO says AI must improve Aussie lives, ‘not just cut costs’

CBA CEO says AI must improve Aussie lives, ‘not just cut costs’

The CEO of the Commonwealth Bank of Australia (CBA) has revealed his opinions on Australia’s AI future, stressing that ...

Daniel Croft Tue, 26 May 2026
Aussies risk serious consequences by relying on AI for legal advice, lawyer warns

Aussies risk serious consequences by relying on AI for legal advice, lawyer warns

While a growing number of Australians are turning to AI tools for legal guidance instead of seeking help from qualified ...

Grace Robbie Tue, 26 May 2026
Exclusive: Marketing and merchandise firm Branded Products listed by Qilin ransomware

Exclusive: Marketing and merchandise firm Branded Products listed by Qilin ransomware

A company with clients including the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade, the Royal Flying Doctor Service, and many ...

David Hollingworth Tue, 26 May 2026
Bank on it: AI-driven cyber crime is reshaping financial sector threats

Bank on it: AI-driven cyber crime is reshaping financial sector threats

North Korean-linked hackers stole more than US$2 billion in digital assets during 2025, while AI-powered cyber crime and ...

David Hollingworth Mon, 25 May 2026
Alert! National Anti-Scam Centre, ASIC warn Aussies of fake crypto trading platforms

Alert! National Anti-Scam Centre, ASIC warn Aussies of fake crypto trading platforms

Scammers are advertising crypto trading websites filled with fake data to share trading message groups – and taking ...

David Hollingworth Mon, 25 May 2026
Report: AI-driven exploitation beats phishing as most popular initial access strategy

Report: AI-driven exploitation beats phishing as most popular initial access strategy

Rapid7’s latest quarterly threat report has found that vulnerability exploitation has overtaken social engineering as ...

David Hollingworth Mon, 25 May 2026
Exclusive: Victorian regional newspaper allegedly hacked by ransomware group

Exclusive: Victorian regional newspaper allegedly hacked by ransomware group

The Adviser, a media outlet based in Shepparton, has been hit by a potential 350-plus gigabyte data breach.

David Hollingworth Mon, 25 May 2026
Over 50% of API banking attacks happen in Asia-Pacific, report finds

Over 50% of API banking attacks happen in Asia-Pacific, report finds

A new report has found that the overwhelming majority of bank-targeted cyber attacks occur in the Asia-Pacific region.

Bethany Alvaro Fri, 22 May 2026