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Wall Street firms targeted in attempted AI-powered vishing attacks

Wall Street firms targeted in attempted AI-powered vishing attacks

A number of major Wall Street financial services firms have been targeted by threat actors in attempted cyber attacks, ...

Daniel Croft Thu, 06 Aug 2026
Patch now! N-able warns of exploitation of N-central authentication bypass vulnerability

Patch now! N-able warns of exploitation of N-central authentication bypass vulnerability

The company and researchers recommend “urgent” patching of the vulnerability impacting all versions of N-central.

David Hollingworth Wed, 05 Aug 2026
NAB to begin testing of agentic AI for customers

NAB to begin testing of agentic AI for customers

The National Australia Bank (NAB) has announced it will soon test an agentic AI platform for lending.

Daniel Croft Wed, 05 Aug 2026
Research: AI assistants can accelerate business email compromise to warp speed

Research: AI assistants can accelerate business email compromise to warp speed

A new proof of concept developed by Barracuda illustrates how attackers could use AI assistants to rapidly escalate a ...

David Hollingworth Wed, 05 Aug 2026
ThreatLocker raises US$190m to accelerate zero trust platform and global expansion

ThreatLocker raises US$190m to accelerate zero trust platform and global expansion

The cyber security firm will use the funding to expand its AI security capabilities and grow its international presence

David Hollingworth Wed, 05 Aug 2026
Exclusive: 2019 allegedly hacks BestPriceTravel Australia

Exclusive: 2019 allegedly hacks BestPriceTravel Australia

A notorious threat actor has claimed a cyber attack on an Australian online travel agency, listing the company on a dark ...

Daniel Croft Tue, 04 Aug 2026
Exclusive: Downies Collectables continues to respond to ransomware incident

Exclusive: Downies Collectables continues to respond to ransomware incident

Investigations by Aussie rare coin supplier remain ongoing, as cyber extortionists continue to apply pressure on the ...

David Hollingworth Tue, 04 Aug 2026
Exclusive: Alleged Top Education Group data breach could impact thousands

Exclusive: Alleged Top Education Group data breach could impact thousands

A prominent hacker is claiming to have breached the company behind the Australian National Institute of Management and ...

David Hollingworth Tue, 04 Aug 2026
AI agents caught after break-and-enter spree!

AI agents caught after break-and-enter spree!

AI agents picked a lock, gained Internet-access, and then broke into a company to find the info it desired

DotSec Tue, 04 Aug 2026
Report: AI now ‘embedded’ within the cyber adversary ecosystem

Report: AI now ‘embedded’ within the cyber adversary ecosystem

CrowdStrike’s 2026 Threat Hunting Report reveals an uncomfortable fact: for hackers, artificial intelligence is a tool, ...

David Hollingworth Tue, 04 Aug 2026
Exclusive: Japanese telco Sakura Mobile informs customers of data breach

Exclusive: Japanese telco Sakura Mobile informs customers of data breach

A service designed for tourists – including those from Australia – and international residents warns of “unauthorised ...

David Hollingworth Mon, 03 Aug 2026
Exclusive: Qilin claims breach of Victoria-based flooring firm

Exclusive: Qilin claims breach of Victoria-based flooring firm

Threat actors have claimed a cyber attack on a Victoria-based flooring specialist, allegedly having stolen data.

Daniel Croft Mon, 03 Aug 2026
Monash partners with cyber security firm to launch AI-focused cyber security degree

Monash partners with cyber security firm to launch AI-focused cyber security degree

The new bachelor of CyberAI will combine university study with industry placements to tackle workforce shortages.

David Hollingworth Mon, 03 Aug 2026