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Report: Fraud threats on the rise in 2026

Report: Fraud threats on the rise in 2026

A new study has revealed that over 65 per cent of Aussie businesses are losing more to fraud each year.

Bethany Alvaro Wed, 25 Feb 2026
Adelaide University develops world-first system to protect drones against cyber attacks

Adelaide University develops world-first system to protect drones against cyber attacks

Aussie researchers have developed one of the first global cyber security systems designed to protect drones from cyber ...

Bethany Alvaro Wed, 25 Feb 2026
NSW Police to establish AI centre to oversee adoption

NSW Police to establish AI centre to oversee adoption

NSW Police has hinted at the development of a new AI centre, having begun recruiting a manager to lead it.

Daniel Croft Tue, 24 Feb 2026
Australian Signals Directorate releases Azul, an open-source malware analysis platform

Australian Signals Directorate releases Azul, an open-source malware analysis platform

The new tool is designed to help government and enterprise network defenders analyse tens of millions of malware samples ...

David Hollingworth Tue, 24 Feb 2026
Never too old to learn: NSW seniors to get face-to-face scam support from March

Never too old to learn: NSW seniors to get face-to-face scam support from March

The NSW state government has announced a scheme aimed at building the “digital confidence” of older Australians.

David Hollingworth Tue, 24 Feb 2026
You’ve got mail: Pair of Roundcube Webmail vulnerabilities added to KEV catalogue

You’ve got mail: Pair of Roundcube Webmail vulnerabilities added to KEV catalogue

According to watchTowr’s head of proactive threat intelligence, “webmail services are a goldmine” for hackers.

David Hollingworth Tue, 24 Feb 2026
Fowl play: Aussie poultry processor confirms cyber attack, chicken shortages hit customers

Fowl play: Aussie poultry processor confirms cyber attack, chicken shortages hit customers

Victoria-based Hazeldenes is investigating a cyber incident that has led to shortages of chicken products in the ...

David Hollingworth Tue, 24 Feb 2026
AI is altering the landscape of cyber threats facing healthcare sector, expert says

AI is altering the landscape of cyber threats facing healthcare sector, expert says

AI-customised payloads are enhancing cyber attacks targeting healthcare organisations, making intelligence-sharing more ...

David Hollingworth Mon, 23 Feb 2026
Japanese chip-testing firm Advantest confirms ransomware incident

Japanese chip-testing firm Advantest confirms ransomware incident

A semiconductor testing giant with an international footprint says investigations into a cyber incident are ongoing.

David Hollingworth Mon, 23 Feb 2026
New Cyber Wardens report illustrates growing cyber threat to the hospitality sector

New Cyber Wardens report illustrates growing cyber threat to the hospitality sector

As pubs, clubs, and hotels come under increasing threat from ransomware operators and other hackers, more needs to be ...

David Hollingworth Mon, 23 Feb 2026
US Treasury releases resources to guide financial sector AI use

US Treasury releases resources to guide financial sector AI use

The US Department of the Treasury has released two new resources that it says will guide AI use in the financial sector, ...

Daniel Croft Fri, 20 Feb 2026
Op-Ed: How Australian organisations can secure software when AI rewrites the rules

Op-Ed: How Australian organisations can secure software when AI rewrites the rules

The same AI tools that let developers write and scan code faster than ever can also be a dangerous threat to any ...

Josh Lemos, CISO at GitLab Fri, 20 Feb 2026
Report: 3 new OT threats came to the fore in 2025, and Australia is definitely a target

Report: 3 new OT threats came to the fore in 2025, and Australia is definitely a target

Dragos has released its ninth annual Year in Review report, and it highlights the rise of three dangerous new threat ...

David Hollingworth Fri, 20 Feb 2026