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X begins to delete Grok AI’s anti-Semitic and racist posts

X begins to delete Grok AI’s anti-Semitic and racist posts

Grok’s activity over the last few days, which saw it refer to itself as “MechaHitler”, reportedly followed Musk updating ...

Daniel Croft Thu, 10 Jul 2025
Report: Deepfake-enabled cyber crime on the rise

Report: Deepfake-enabled cyber crime on the rise

Deepfake technology has rapidly matured in the criminal ecosphere, driving a wave of extortion, identity theft, and ...

David Hollingworth Thu, 10 Jul 2025
NZ IT hardware and infrastructure firm breached, INC Ransom claims responsibility

NZ IT hardware and infrastructure firm breached, INC Ransom claims responsibility

A New Zealand-based business systems and services firm, Lamberts Business Systems, has suffered a cyber attack, leading ...

Daniel Croft Thu, 10 Jul 2025
Microsoft brags about AI-driven savings and profit following major staff cuts

Microsoft brags about AI-driven savings and profit following major staff cuts

In a rather tone deaf statement, Microsoft has gloated about a majorly profitable quarter and spike in AI productivity, ...

Daniel Croft Thu, 10 Jul 2025
New Zealand government announces country’s first AI strategy

New Zealand government announces country’s first AI strategy

The new strategy is designed to boost productivity and keep the nation competitive.

David Hollingworth Thu, 10 Jul 2025
Op-Ed: New ransomware reporting requirements – 5 issues to navigate

Op-Ed: New ransomware reporting requirements – 5 issues to navigate

As ransomware continues to dominate headlines, I can almost hear the collective sighs of mixed frustration and fatigue ...

Trevor Dearing, director of critical infrastructure at Illumio Thu, 10 Jul 2025
Australian Taxation Office reports 300% rise in ATO impersonation scams

Australian Taxation Office reports 300% rise in ATO impersonation scams

The end of the financial year means two things: filing a tax return and a rise in opportunistic scams.

David Hollingworth Thu, 10 Jul 2025
Wimbledon AI system slammed by players for missing out balls

Wimbledon AI system slammed by players for missing out balls

Players at the Wimbledon Tennis Championships have critiqued the use of AI after the tournament moved to replace human ...

Daniel Croft Wed, 09 Jul 2025
M S chairman refuses to say if retailer paid ransom

M S chairman refuses to say if retailer paid ransom

The chairman of UK retailer Marks Spencer (M S) has refused to answer whether or not the company paid ransom ...

Daniel Croft Wed, 09 Jul 2025
Security researcher discovers new Citrix vulnerability

Security researcher discovers new Citrix vulnerability

A newly disclosed vulnerability in Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops could lead to threat actors spawning new processes ...

David Hollingworth Wed, 09 Jul 2025
Experts concerned over newly disclosed critical Windows vulnerability

Experts concerned over newly disclosed critical Windows vulnerability

“This isn’t just a bug – it’s a loaded gun pointed at your organisation,” one analyst of “wormable” CVE-2025-47981 has ...

David Hollingworth Wed, 09 Jul 2025
Qantas begins contacting customers with data breach details

Qantas begins contacting customers with data breach details

The airline confirms that 5.7 million frequent flyers were impacted, as it begins contacting customers to confirm what ...

David Hollingworth Wed, 09 Jul 2025
Op-Ed: July Patch Tuesday reveals 137 vulnerabilities

Op-Ed: July Patch Tuesday reveals 137 vulnerabilities

Microsoft addresses 137 vulnerabilities this July Patch Tuesday, which is above average.

Adam Barnett, lead software engineer at Rapid7 Wed, 09 Jul 2025
Op-Ed: CPS 230 signals cyber resilience must become a non-negotiable

Op-Ed: CPS 230 signals cyber resilience must become a non-negotiable

Having come into effect on 1 July, APRA’s Prudential Standard CPS 230 (Operational Risk Management) means regulated ...

E-Yang Tang, vice president, security, resiliency and network, at Kyndryl ANZ Tue, 08 Jul 2025
Ingram Micro discloses ransomware attack as SafePay claims responsibility

Ingram Micro discloses ransomware attack as SafePay claims responsibility

Major US IT product and service provider Ingram Micro has revealed that it suffered a ransomware attack leading up to ...

Daniel Croft Tue, 08 Jul 2025
ADF and Philippine Army strengthen ties through Joint Cyber Defence Exercise

ADF and Philippine Army strengthen ties through Joint Cyber Defence Exercise

Australian Defence Force (ADF) personnel have partnered with the Philippine Army in a joint defensive cyber activity ...

Reporter Tue, 08 Jul 2025
Citrix’s NetScaler bugs get worse as proof-of-concept exploits released

Citrix’s NetScaler bugs get worse as proof-of-concept exploits released

Security analysts have unlocked just how dangerous the latest Citrix NetScaler vulnerabilities can be.

David Hollingworth Tue, 08 Jul 2025
NSW government agencies warned against AI use for hiring decisions

NSW government agencies warned against AI use for hiring decisions

Employers at NSW government agencies have been warned not to use AI in the hiring process when screening candidates or ...

Daniel Croft Tue, 08 Jul 2025
eSafety registers 3 new online safety codes

eSafety registers 3 new online safety codes

New codes aim to protect children from inappropriate content such as pornography and violent content.

David Hollingworth Tue, 08 Jul 2025
Qantas contacted by potential threat actor

Qantas contacted by potential threat actor

A threat actor potentially responsible for the cyber attack on Qantas has reached out to the airline, according to a new ...

Daniel Croft Tue, 08 Jul 2025