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FTC invites those censored on tech platforms to reach out

FTC invites those censored on tech platforms to reach out

The US Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is inviting those who believe they have been censored on social media platforms ...

Daniel Croft Fri, 21 Feb 2025
Exclusive: Qilin ransomware gang claims hack of Palau Ministry of Health and Human Services

Exclusive: Qilin ransomware gang claims hack of Palau Ministry of Health and Human Services

The western Pacific island nation’s health ministry has been hit by an alleged cyber attack, with the hackers ...

David Hollingworth Fri, 21 Feb 2025
AUCyber welcomes new CEO and board

AUCyber welcomes new CEO and board

The embattled Aussie cyber security company has turned over a new leaf under a new substantial shareholder, 5G Networks

David Hollingworth Fri, 21 Feb 2025
Anatomy of a ransomware attack – all it takes is 48 minutes!

Anatomy of a ransomware attack – all it takes is 48 minutes!

A ransomware gang very likely to be BlackBasta was recently caught in the act – here’s what a cyber attack looks like ...

David Hollingworth Fri, 21 Feb 2025
Overreach in fight against cyber crime must be avoided, says Law Council of Australia

Overreach in fight against cyber crime must be avoided, says Law Council of Australia

The newly warranted federal powers to investigate cyber-enabled crime “covertly” must be “carefully scrutinised”, the ...

Grace Robbie Thu, 20 Feb 2025
Inside the Ghost ransomware gang – everything you need to know

Inside the Ghost ransomware gang – everything you need to know

US agencies have released an advisory outlining the tactics, techniques, and procedures of a highly active Chinese ...

David Hollingworth Thu, 20 Feb 2025
ASIO: Foreign intelligence agencies targeting defence personnel, industry and AUKUS

ASIO: Foreign intelligence agencies targeting defence personnel, industry and AUKUS

Foreign intelligence agencies will increase their targeting and sabotage of defence personnel, industry and AUKUS, ...

Robert Dougherty Thu, 20 Feb 2025
80% of under-13s bypass social media age restrictions

80% of under-13s bypass social media age restrictions

Four in five Aussie children under 13 years of age bypass age restrictions on social media, according to a new study by ...

Daniel Croft Thu, 20 Feb 2025
Major Australian IVF clinic has treatments delayed by cyber attack

Major Australian IVF clinic has treatments delayed by cyber attack

A major Australian IVF clinic has disclosed a cyber incident that resulted in potential treatment disruption and threat ...

Daniel Croft Wed, 19 Feb 2025
US Coast Guard data breach disables payment and personnel systems

US Coast Guard data breach disables payment and personnel systems

A data breach affecting the US Coast Guard has resulted in its payroll and personnel systems being disabled, delaying ...

Daniel Croft Wed, 19 Feb 2025
South Korea confirms DeepSeek sent user data to ByteDance

South Korea confirms DeepSeek sent user data to ByteDance

Confirming security concerns with the Chinese AI, South Korea’s data protection watchdog has confirmed that DeepSeek ...

Daniel Croft Wed, 19 Feb 2025
Cyber, technology and security director joins impressive speaker line-up at Australian Cyber Summit 2025

Cyber, technology and security director joins impressive speaker line-up at Australian Cyber Summit 2025

James Corera, director for cyber, technology and security at the Australian Strategic Policy Institute (ASPI), will ...

Reporter Tue, 18 Feb 2025
Cross-border GenAI issues to be at the root of 40% of AI data breaches by 2027

Cross-border GenAI issues to be at the root of 40% of AI data breaches by 2027

GenAI adoption has outpaced security and governance measures, with improper use of AI platforms across borders a key ...

David Hollingworth Tue, 18 Feb 2025