Security
New ransomware gang observed exploiting known Fortinet vulnerabilities
Researchers have observed a new ransomware variant being deployed via a pair of vulnerabilities in FortiGate firewall ...
Exclusive: INC Ransom claims hack of Sitro Group Australia
Hackers claim to have encrypted and stolen data from a family-owned outdoor leisure wholesaler and distributor.
Aussie university develops ‘revolutionary approach’ to stopping ransomware attacks
Charles Sturt University lecturer project could serve as the “last line of defence” against growing ransomware attacks
Exclusive: Threat actor advertises over 3m Honda records for sale
A threat actor claims to have exfiltrated over 3 million records from Japanese car manufacturing giant Honda.
archTIS completes acquisition of workflow specialists Direktiv
Australian data security firm acquires technology assets, employees and customers, with founders appointed to key ...
DARPA commits to a new partnership to improve deepfake protection
The Digital Safety Research Institute will work with the US defence research agency to advance deepfake detection and ...
Exclusive: Threat actor falsely claims new DOGE data breach
A threat actor has falsely claimed a cyber attack against the US Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) after it ...
Hoteliers beware! Scams targeting Booking.com on the rise ahead of Easter
Hotel owners are being targeted by scammers using fake reviews to trick them into responding and compromising their ...
TP-Link vulnerability leveraged by botnet targeting Australian organisations
A botnet taking advantage of a vulnerability in TP-Link Archer routers is being used to target manufacturing, ...
Brydens Lawyers suffers alleged 600GB data breach following ransomware attack
Prominent Sydney law firm Brydens Lawyers reveals a serious cyber incident in the wake of a February intrusion into its ...
New Zealand’s Q4 2024 Cyber Security Insights report shows mixed results
Reported cyber incidents were down in the last quarter of 2024, but direct financial losses rose by 24 per cent, as ...
Australian authorities found making duplicate information requests to network providers
Cloud and network service providers are receiving duplicate technical requests from Australian law enforcement and other ...
CISA says 300 critical infrastructure organisations hit by Medusa ransomware
The Medusa ransomware operation has been turning critical infrastructure operations to stone, having impacted over 300 ...