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Industry and academics respond to $5bn Microsoft investment in Australia

Industry and academics respond to $5bn Microsoft investment in Australia

Tech giant Microsoft has announced a massive investment in Australian data centres, artificial intelligence (AI) and ...

David Hollingworth Tue, 24 Oct 2023
Second zero-day vulnerability reported in IOS XE operating system as Cisco releases patch

Second zero-day vulnerability reported in IOS XE operating system as Cisco releases patch

Cisco has released a patch for its IOS XE software after revealing a second flaw has been actively exploited by hackers

David Hollingworth Tue, 24 Oct 2023
Cyber Security Awareness Month: The AFP explains viruses and worms

Cyber Security Awareness Month: The AFP explains viruses and worms

While ransomware tends to make the headlines, viruses and worms are still a key part of any hacker’s toolkit.

David Hollingworth Tue, 24 Oct 2023
Hackers breach Okta’s support systems using stolen credentials

Hackers breach Okta’s support systems using stolen credentials

A cyber attack on security and user authentication service provider Okta has led to threat actors gaining access to the ...

Daniel Croft Tue, 24 Oct 2023
Report: Who has better online cyber security habits – Boomers or Millennials?

Report: Who has better online cyber security habits – Boomers or Millennials?

In the lead-up to the busy Christmas shopping period, a new survey has revealed the security habits of online shoppers

David Hollingworth Tue, 24 Oct 2023
Adopting new cyber measures a key priority for businesses as cyber threat concerns grow

Adopting new cyber measures a key priority for businesses as cyber threat concerns grow

Concerns regarding the growing cyber threat continue to rise despite organisations working hard to secure themselves ...

Daniel Croft Tue, 24 Oct 2023
Microsoft unveils $5bn investment in Australian tech sector

Microsoft unveils $5bn investment in Australian tech sector

Innovation, skills, artificial intelligence (AI), and working with the Australian Signals Directorate on cyber security ...

David Hollingworth Tue, 24 Oct 2023
Hamas drops media app linked to Palestinian hacking groups and Iran

Hamas drops media app linked to Palestinian hacking groups and Iran

Researchers have uncovered a cluster of Palestinian hackers using an Android app that appears to use infrastructure with ...

David Hollingworth Mon, 23 Oct 2023
Casio cyber attack affects customers in 149 countries

Casio cyber attack affects customers in 149 countries

Japanese watch and electronics manufacturer Casio has notified customers from 149 countries that it had suffered a data ...

Daniel Croft Mon, 23 Oct 2023
Cyber Security Awareness Month: The AFP breaks down keyloggers

Cyber Security Awareness Month: The AFP breaks down keyloggers

Keyloggers can track everything you type on your keyboard.

David Hollingworth Mon, 23 Oct 2023
ICC says cyber attack an act of espionage

ICC says cyber attack an act of espionage

The International Criminal Court (ICC) has released new details regarding the breach it suffered last month.

Daniel Croft Mon, 23 Oct 2023
Pakistani threat actor targets Optus Stadium with DDoS attack

Pakistani threat actor targets Optus Stadium with DDoS attack

The website of the West Australian stadium was briefly taken down by a distributed denial-of-service attack over the ...

David Hollingworth Mon, 23 Oct 2023
Telemarketer Pareto Phone collapses, months after donors and charities alike exposed by hack

Telemarketer Pareto Phone collapses, months after donors and charities alike exposed by hack

Pareto Phone’s employees were told on Thursday (19 October) not to bother showing up for work on Friday.

David Hollingworth Sat, 21 Oct 2023
Palo Alto Networks evolves cloud security with code-to-cloud intelligence

Palo Alto Networks evolves cloud security with code-to-cloud intelligence

World-leading cyber security firm Palo Alto Networks has announced an evolution in the world of cloud security, in line ...

Daniel Croft Fri, 20 Oct 2023
Ransomware group Ragnar Locker’s darknet leak site taken down by cyber cops

Ransomware group Ragnar Locker’s darknet leak site taken down by cyber cops

Yesterday (19 October), the site hosted the details of around 150 victims – now it’s only hosting a takedown notice.

David Hollingworth Fri, 20 Oct 2023
AFP chief hands over Five Eyes Law Enforcement Group leadership to US counterpart

AFP chief hands over Five Eyes Law Enforcement Group leadership to US counterpart

The Commissioner of the Australian Federal Police has passed the leadership baton to the US Immigration and Customs ...

David Hollingworth Fri, 20 Oct 2023
Cyber Security Awareness Month: The AFP on botnets

Cyber Security Awareness Month: The AFP on botnets

With Cyber Security Awareness Month in full swing, we’re continuing to share a video series from the Australian Federal ...

David Hollingworth Fri, 20 Oct 2023
SA government defends slow cyber response after 14,000 staff affected

SA government defends slow cyber response after 14,000 staff affected

Responding to the criticism it received for its late response, the South Australian government denies accusations that ...

Daniel Croft Fri, 20 Oct 2023
Cyber Security Awareness Month: Insecure password practices are a risk to Aussie businesses

Cyber Security Awareness Month: Insecure password practices are a risk to Aussie businesses

Cyber attacks using stolen or compromised credentials are on the rise, but despite this, Australian workers continue to ...

David Hollingworth Fri, 20 Oct 2023
Pro-Palestinian hacktivist group vows to target Australia

Pro-Palestinian hacktivist group vows to target Australia

A hacking group that has leaked the data of thousands of Indian citizens in recent weeks has promised to turn its ...

David Hollingworth Fri, 20 Oct 2023