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ACMA says coding error to blame for Optus cyber attack

ACMA says coding error to blame for Optus cyber attack

The Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) has claimed that the Optus breach of 2022 was the result of a ...

Daniel Croft Fri, 21 Jun 2024
Melbourne man sentenced to 2-year jail term over ‘cyber-enabled identity theft’

Melbourne man sentenced to 2-year jail term over ‘cyber-enabled identity theft’

The man was sentenced following an international investigation into a website selling illegal spoofing services.

David Hollingworth Fri, 21 Jun 2024
Exclusive: Accenture says data leak claims false, only 3 affected

Exclusive: Accenture says data leak claims false, only 3 affected

Accenture IT has confirmed that the data posted to BreachForums yesterday (20 June) by infamous leaker 888 does not ...

Daniel Croft Fri, 21 Jun 2024
AUCloud launches 2024 Cyber Security Healthcare Report

AUCloud launches 2024 Cyber Security Healthcare Report

AUCloud took the stage at the Australian Cyber Security Summit to launch its 2024 Cyber Security Healthcare Report.

Daniel Croft Fri, 21 Jun 2024
Australian Cyber Security Awards 2024 winners revealed

Australian Cyber Security Awards 2024 winners revealed

Over 25 members of the cyber security industry were declared winners at the awards, now in its second year.

Malavika Santhebennur Thu, 20 Jun 2024
LockBit, Qilin likely responsible for radiology clinic data breach affecting more than 500k

LockBit, Qilin likely responsible for radiology clinic data breach affecting more than 500k

A United States radiology clinic has begun notifying patients of a data breach impacting 511,947 patients.

David Hollingworth Thu, 20 Jun 2024
Exclusive: Alleged Accenture IT data posted on BreachForums

Exclusive: Alleged Accenture IT data posted on BreachForums

A well-known threat actor has claimed an attack on major IT consulting firm Accenture, allegedly having stolen employee ...

Daniel Croft Thu, 20 Jun 2024
Cyber attack stalls operations for as many as 15k car dealerships

Cyber attack stalls operations for as many as 15k car dealerships

As many as 15,000 car dealerships across the US have been prevented from conducting business after a cyber attack ...

Daniel Croft Thu, 20 Jun 2024
Kick-Ass Seniors launches to protect older Australians from cyber crime

Kick-Ass Seniors launches to protect older Australians from cyber crime

With free services and a mobile app, the new charity aims to protect seniors 65 and older from scams.

David Hollingworth Thu, 20 Jun 2024
Chipmaker AMD confirms data breach investigation following hacker’s claims

Chipmaker AMD confirms data breach investigation following hacker’s claims

A notorious hacker has posted AMD employee details and technical data to a popular hacking forum as the company suggests ...

David Hollingworth Wed, 19 Jun 2024
Suspected Scattered Spider leader arrested in Spain

Suspected Scattered Spider leader arrested in Spain

A hacker believed to be the mastermind behind the Scattered Spider threat group has been arrested in Spain.

Daniel Croft Wed, 19 Jun 2024
Bug allows threat actors to mimic legitimate Microsoft emails

Bug allows threat actors to mimic legitimate Microsoft emails

A bug allowing threat actors to send a message from what appears to be a legitimate Microsoft employee email has been ...

Daniel Croft Wed, 19 Jun 2024
Paris Olympics: Aussies in the firing line as scammers ramp up campaigns

Paris Olympics: Aussies in the firing line as scammers ramp up campaigns

As sports fans get ready for the upcoming Paris Olympics, scammers are also limbering up for their own main event.

David Hollingworth Wed, 19 Jun 2024