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WhatsApp users targeted by alleged zero-click attack by spyware-maker Paragon

WhatsApp users targeted by alleged zero-click attack by spyware-maker Paragon

Meta’s secure chat platform sent a cease and desist letter to the Israeli firm last week, claiming attacks on ...

David Hollingworth Mon, 03 Feb 2025
Exclusive: ARDEX Australia cyber attack claimed by Medusa ransomware

Exclusive: ARDEX Australia cyber attack claimed by Medusa ransomware

The Medusa ransomware gang has claimed a cyber attack on an Australian tiling, flooring and waterproofing company.

Daniel Croft Fri, 31 Jan 2025
National Anti-Scam Centre warns more than 5,000 Australians over romance scam operation

National Anti-Scam Centre warns more than 5,000 Australians over romance scam operation

The potential victims – mostly men – were alerted via text message today (31 January) that they may be being targeted by ...

David Hollingworth Fri, 31 Jan 2025
CISO to discuss how cyber professionals can stay ahead of the curve at Australian Cyber Summit 2025

CISO to discuss how cyber professionals can stay ahead of the curve at Australian Cyber Summit 2025

The NSW Department of Customer Service’s chief information security officer, Sam Mackay, will present a session at the ...

David Hollingworth Fri, 31 Jan 2025
Operation Talent: Several hacking forums seized by global law enforcement

Operation Talent: Several hacking forums seized by global law enforcement

Global law enforcement has seized a number of online hacking forums as part of a wider collaborative campaign.

Daniel Croft Thu, 30 Jan 2025
Aussie businesses uniquely unprepared for cyber attacks

Aussie businesses uniquely unprepared for cyber attacks

Business owners are more concerned about cyber attacks than ever before; however, cyber security investment remains ...

David Hollingworth Thu, 30 Jan 2025
MGM Resorts pays out US$45m following data breaches

MGM Resorts pays out US$45m following data breaches

Over a dozen class action lawsuits faced by casino and hotel giant MGM Resorts following two cyber attacks are being ...

Daniel Croft Thu, 30 Jan 2025
64% of Aussie companies hit by a ransomware attack grind to a halt

64% of Aussie companies hit by a ransomware attack grind to a halt

A new study has shed light on the operational and financial impact of ransomware attacks on Australian organisations.

David Hollingworth Wed, 29 Jan 2025
Babuk ransomware group resurrects with more than 60 victims, but there’s a catch

Babuk ransomware group resurrects with more than 60 victims, but there’s a catch

The seemingly rebooted threat actor posted a swathe of victims in the last couple of days – but none of them are unique ...

David Hollingworth Wed, 29 Jan 2025
AFP warns of a sharp rise in AI-generated child abuse material

AFP warns of a sharp rise in AI-generated child abuse material

The Australian Centre to Counter Child Exploitation says the rise was driven in part by students attempting to harass ...

David Hollingworth Tue, 28 Jan 2025
FalconFeeds.io X account compromised by crypto scammers

FalconFeeds.io X account compromised by crypto scammers

Threat feed and intelligence data SaaS platform FalconFeeds.io announced that threat actors took control of its X ...

Daniel Croft Tue, 28 Jan 2025
Exclusive: IntelBroker resigns as BreachForums owner

Exclusive: IntelBroker resigns as BreachForums owner

The owner and leader of one of the biggest hacking forums has just resigned from the position.

Daniel Croft Tue, 28 Jan 2025
The industry speaks: Data Privacy Day 2025

The industry speaks: Data Privacy Day 2025

Today, 28 January, is International Data Privacy Day, and this year’s theme is “Taking Control of Your Data” – here’s ...

David Hollingworth Tue, 28 Jan 2025