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Criminals exploit Australia’s cyber crime reporting system to target crypto holders

Criminals exploit Australia’s cyber crime reporting system to target crypto holders

The AFP’s cyber crime unit is warning of a new scam: criminals impersonating police to steal cryptocurrency.

David Hollingworth Fri, 14 Nov 2025
WA Consumer Protection boss warns of stolen data driving targeted scam campaigns

WA Consumer Protection boss warns of stolen data driving targeted scam campaigns

Alert comes as West Australians lose more than $320,000 to phishing scams in October alone.

David Hollingworth Wed, 12 Nov 2025
Are companies actually ready for agentic AI?

Are companies actually ready for agentic AI?

AI technology has become a staple in every industry, including cyber security. However, while adopting AI may be quick, ...

Daniel Croft Thu, 13 Nov 2025
Report: GenAI oversight and insider risk driving security challenges in Australia

Report: GenAI oversight and insider risk driving security challenges in Australia

New research has revealed that while the adoption of AI agents in the workplace may bring productivity gains, it also ...

David Hollingworth Thu, 13 Nov 2025
New privacy rules make cyber governance ‘non-negotiable’, Grant Thornton says

New privacy rules make cyber governance ‘non-negotiable’, Grant Thornton says

A recent privacy penalty case has demonstrated the importance of maintaining strong cyber governance during mergers and ...

Emma Partis Thu, 13 Nov 2025
ChatGPT is the ultimate phishing tool, so why aren’t companies boosting security budgets?

ChatGPT is the ultimate phishing tool, so why aren’t companies boosting security budgets?

The AI revolution has created new risks for Australian and international organisations, and the companies are not ...

Daniel Croft Wed, 12 Nov 2025
‘Everything, Everywhere, All at Once’: Australia enters new age of high-harm cyber sabotage, says ASIO boss

‘Everything, Everywhere, All at Once’: Australia enters new age of high-harm cyber sabotage, says ASIO boss

Australia has entered a new age of high-impact, high-harm cyber sabotage to destroy critical infrastructure, according ...

Robert Dougherty Wed, 12 Nov 2025
Investment scams surge thanks to the power of AI, costing consumers billions

Investment scams surge thanks to the power of AI, costing consumers billions

Cyber security experts are warning of a surge in AI-powered investment scams, with one company revealing millions of ...

David Hollingworth Wed, 12 Nov 2025
Report: Australia’s public sector under pressure as cyber threats rise

Report: Australia’s public sector under pressure as cyber threats rise

Skills shortages, access to critical data, and recovery times are major concerns among government agencies.

David Hollingworth Wed, 12 Nov 2025
Exclusive: Threat actor alleges treasure trove of sensitive Hunter, Collins class info

Exclusive: Threat actor alleges treasure trove of sensitive Hunter, Collins class info

An Australian engineering firm has confirmed a cyber incident after threat actors claimed to have breached its network ...

Daniel Croft, David Hollingworth and Stephen Kuper Tue, 11 Nov 2025
Accountancy body warns AI boom brings heightened cyber security risks

Accountancy body warns AI boom brings heightened cyber security risks

CPA Australia boss says the rapid rise of AI in the workplace is a clear boon, but also exposes businesses to the risk ...

David Hollingworth Tue, 11 Nov 2025
CISA acknowledges known exploitation of Samsung Mobile vulnerability

CISA acknowledges known exploitation of Samsung Mobile vulnerability

CVE-2025-21042 has been added to the US cyber agency’s Known Exploited Vulnerabilities Catalog days after researchers ...

David Hollingworth Tue, 11 Nov 2025
Exclusive: Hospitality giant the Oscars Group listed by Medusa ransomware

Exclusive: Hospitality giant the Oscars Group listed by Medusa ransomware

Hackers are looking to make a US$100,000 payday from one of Australia’s largest hospitality groups.

David Hollingworth Mon, 10 Nov 2025
From calendar to compromise: How hackers exploit the iCalendar format

From calendar to compromise: How hackers exploit the iCalendar format

It might look like a simple calendar invite, but these innocuous text files can hide a multitude of threats – here’s how

David Hollingworth Mon, 10 Nov 2025
AFP, Monash University join forces to fight AI-generative crime

AFP, Monash University join forces to fight AI-generative crime

Feds and academics will develop a new tool to combat the production of AI-generated child abuse material, extremist ...

David Hollingworth Mon, 10 Nov 2025
Iran-linked hackers post details of multibillion-dollar ADF defence program

Iran-linked hackers post details of multibillion-dollar ADF defence program

Pro-Hamas group Cyber Toufan claims to have compromised multiple Israeli defence contractors via a third-party supply ...

David Hollingworth Mon, 10 Nov 2025
Trust at the core: Cyber security in financial services

Trust at the core: Cyber security in financial services

Trust is currency. For financial services CISOs, defending that trust means staying ahead of increasingly sophisticated ...

David Hollingworth Fri, 07 Nov 2025
Black Friday Safety: How to Stay Safe From Cybercrime During Black Friday

Black Friday Safety: How to Stay Safe From Cybercrime During Black Friday

Online shopping during big sales can expose you to serious cybercrimes. Here are some Black Friday safety methods you ...

Matthew Kayser Sat, 08 Nov 2025
WA’s Murdoch University partners with DXC Technology for AI internship program

WA’s Murdoch University partners with DXC Technology for AI internship program

A West Australian university will offer students a new program to provide job-ready AI skills.

David Hollingworth Fri, 07 Nov 2025
Dark web markets: Stolen Aussie credit cards cost less than a movie ticket

Dark web markets: Stolen Aussie credit cards cost less than a movie ticket

The cost-of-living crisis hits darknet marketplaces as the price of a stolen credit card rises up to 444 per cent over ...

David Hollingworth Fri, 07 Nov 2025