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Hackers have claimed a cyber attack on an Australian network management service for legal professionals, publishing data it allegedly stole.
Daniel Croft • Thu, 11 Dec 2025
Op-Ed: December’s Patch Tuesday reveals 54 vulnerabilities
Microsoft is publishing a relatively light 54 new vulnerabilities this December 2025 Patch Tuesday, which is significantly lower than we have come to expect over the past ...
Adam Barnett, lead software engineer at Rapid7 • Wed, 10 Dec 2025
Exclusive: Online trading broker ThinkMarkets suffers alleged data breach
A ransomware group has claimed the scalp of Melbourne-headquartered company ThinkMarkets, with employee and financial data potentially compromised.
David Hollingworth • Wed, 10 Dec 2025
Aussie privacy regulator to kick off 2026 with first-ever compliance sweep
The Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC) will conduct a targeted review of businesses’ privacy policies.
Proofpoint closes US$1.8bn Hornetsecurity acquisition
Cyber security firm Proofpoint announces a new business unit and a major expansion of its Microsoft 365 security capabilities.
Reporter • Wed, 10 Dec 2025
Rent tech ruse: Almost half of Victorian renters exposed to unnecessary data risks and expenses
A new report has found that almost half of renters in Victoria are exposed to data risks and hidden expenses from being forced to use specific digital platforms or apps ...
Daniel Croft • Tue, 09 Dec 2025
CISA warns of D-Link router vulnerability exploitation
A D-Link issue and an Array OS vulnerability have been added to the US cyber agency’s list of known exploited vulnerabilities.
David Hollingworth • Tue, 09 Dec 2025
Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission warns of fake charity scams
As donations “flatline,” ACNC commissioner says “there are scammers out there ready to exploit people’s generosity”.
Exclusive: Aussie jeweller BECKS confirms hack following SafePay claims
An Australian jewellery brand has confirmed that it suffered a cyber incident, following claims made by ransomware group SafePay.
Daniel Croft • Mon, 08 Dec 2025
Unveiling Warp Panda, a speedy new Chinese threat actor targeting VMware environments
A China-nexus hacking group has been observed maintaining long-term access and deploying BRICKSTORM malware on compromised servers.
David Hollingworth • Mon, 08 Dec 2025
Social media ban: What should parents tell their kids?
Within days, Australian children under the age of 16 will be kicked off social media – if you’re a parent, here’s how you should handle the transition.
React2Shell: Dozens breached, tens of thousands vulnerable, including 500+ in Australia
Analysts warned CVE-2025-55182 could be a dangerous vulnerability – sadly, they were right, as Chinese hackers enjoy a field day of exploitation.
CommBank launches national tech skills push to help small businesses adopt AI
Commonwealth Bank partners with OpenAI to deliver AI and cyber security education, as new data shows nearly half of small businesses aren’t using the technology.
David Hollingworth • Fri, 05 Dec 2025
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