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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
Bots gone wild! Anthopic’s Claude hacked 3 organisations during capture-the-flag exercise

Bots gone wild! Anthopic’s Claude hacked 3 organisations during capture-the-flag exercise

Security researchers warn that AI hacking incidents are previews of just how far autonomous agents can go when let off ...

David Hollingworth Mon, 03 Aug 2026
Exclusive: Partnered Health responds to INC Ransom data breach claims

Exclusive: Partnered Health responds to INC Ransom data breach claims

Cyber extortion group INC Ransom has listed Australian GP network Partnered Health on its darknet leak site, with at ...

David Hollingworth Mon, 03 Aug 2026
Report: Nearly half of Australians experienced cyber crime in 2025

Report: Nearly half of Australians experienced cyber crime in 2025

The latest Australian Cybercrime Survey shows overall victimisation has fallen slightly, but online scams continue to ...

David Hollingworth Fri, 31 Jul 2026
Exclusive: Tasmania’s Contact Group allegedly suffers cyber attack

Exclusive: Tasmania’s Contact Group allegedly suffers cyber attack

Threat actors have claimed a cyber attack on a Tasmanian multi-technology and building services firm and are now ...

Daniel Croft Fri, 31 Jul 2026
ASPI launches AI and Security Program to tackle national security challenges

ASPI launches AI and Security Program to tackle national security challenges

The new research initiative will examine artificial intelligence’s impact on Australia’s security, from cyber threats ...

David Hollingworth Fri, 31 Jul 2026
Update now! JetBrains warns of critical RCE vulnerability in its TeamCity On-Premises platform

Update now! JetBrains warns of critical RCE vulnerability in its TeamCity On-Premises platform

Software developer JetBrains has disclosed CVE-2026-63077 and advises all customers to update to the latest version or ...

David Hollingworth Thu, 30 Jul 2026
Exclusive: Court Services Victoria confirms data breach following hacker claims

Exclusive: Court Services Victoria confirms data breach following hacker claims

Almost 30,000 lines of court data have potentially been compromised in a breach carried out by a prominent hacker, 2019

David Hollingworth Thu, 30 Jul 2026
ASD, CISA and partners release critical infrastructure security advice

ASD, CISA and partners release critical infrastructure security advice

CI Fortify – Advice for isolating vital systems provides critical infrastructure operators with guidance on how to ...

David Hollingworth Wed, 29 Jul 2026