Security
Microsoft the main target of AI phishing attacks, report uncovers
Phishing attacks have seen rapid change as the criminal cyber and technology sphere continues to evolve, and in 2026, ...
Attackers increasingly turning to trusted security tools to compromise Aussie victims
Tools like Windows Defender have an important role to play in securing our machines and networks – but attackers are ...
Exclusive: Champion Homes confirms customer data compromised in ‘cyber event’
A Sydney-based home builder will contact impacted customers following the DragonForce ransomware attack.
Australia, Japan commit to partnership to meet cyber security challenges and strengthen cyber defences
Australia and Japan have agreed to establish a new partnership that will enable deeper cooperation on complex cyber ...
NSW Treasury cyber incident contained, impact no longer ‘significant’
The NSW government has lowered its classification of the alleged cyber attack on the state Treasury from last month.
WA rental scam surge: Tenants targeted with fake $500 discount trap
Western Australia’s tight rental market has seen a rise in scams targeting tenants, putting more people at risk, with ...
Aussie Information Commissioner launches Privacy Awareness Week 2026
This year’s theme is “Trust is built here – In every privacy complaint. In every resolution.”
Unregistered branded text messages to be labelled ‘unverified’ from 1 July
The ACMA is urging Australian businesses to register now, ahead of new anti-scam rules coming into effect later this ...
Exclusive: Major Australian jewellery brand confirms cyber incident
Threat actors have claimed a cyber attack on an Australian fine jewellery retailer, claiming to have stolen over half a ...
Watch this! Komari server monitor tool abused by hackers
Security analysts spot “first publicly documented case” of a popular open-source tool being used to stage a network ...
Act Now! ACSC warns of active exploitation of cPanel WHM critical vulnerability
Hackers are actively targeting Australian organisations exposed by a critical authentication bypass in a popular web ...
Exclusive: Kiwi electrical contractor confirms cyber attack
Whangarei-based firm McKay confirms unauthorised access to a single device following ransomware claims by the Mnt6 ...
Exclusive: Prime Properties listed as breach victim by M3rx ransomware
Hackers are alleged to have stolen more than 80,000 documents totalling 100 gigabytes of data from a Sydney-based ...