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Scammers are using social media to target Aussie kids

Scammers are using social media to target Aussie kids

Social media platforms are the primary means of targeting children with scams, with more than $100,000 lost to date this ...

David Hollingworth Tue, 19 Nov 2024
Aussie small businesses lagging behind on cyber security

Aussie small businesses lagging behind on cyber security

Despite cyber security being a key concern for Australian businesses, smaller companies lack dedicated security budgets

David Hollingworth Tue, 19 Nov 2024
Major space technology firm says employee data stolen in cyber incident

Major space technology firm says employee data stolen in cyber incident

Space technology giant Maxar Space Systems has revealed that its network was breached by an unknown third party.

Daniel Croft Tue, 19 Nov 2024
T-Mobile breached in Chinese telco espionage campaign

T-Mobile breached in Chinese telco espionage campaign

US telco T-Mobile was one of the companies hacked by Chinese state-sponsored threat actors as part of a wider espionage ...

Daniel Croft Mon, 18 Nov 2024
Ford Motor Company allegedly breached by threat actors

Ford Motor Company allegedly breached by threat actors

Threat actors claim to have breached the systems of major car manufacturer Ford Motor Company.

Daniel Croft Mon, 18 Nov 2024
RansomHub says 313GB exfiltrated in Mexican government cyber attack

RansomHub says 313GB exfiltrated in Mexican government cyber attack

The RansomHub ransomware gang has claimed an attack on the Mexican government, claiming to have exfiltrated data.

Daniel Croft Mon, 18 Nov 2024
The industry speaks: Fraud Prevention Week 2024

The industry speaks: Fraud Prevention Week 2024

International Fraud Prevention Week kicked off on 17 November, and it’s a perfect time to get serious about fighting, ...

David Hollingworth Mon, 18 Nov 2024
New Scams Prevention Framework a ‘critical step’, but there’s more to be done, experts say

New Scams Prevention Framework a ‘critical step’, but there’s more to be done, experts say

The Labor government calls its new scam-fighting legislation a “landmark” step in fighting cyber crime, but it’s only ...

David Hollingworth Mon, 18 Nov 2024
Exclusive: ADT Freight Services listed as alleged victim by Sarcoma ransomware gang

Exclusive: ADT Freight Services listed as alleged victim by Sarcoma ransomware gang

Threat actor claims to have a small amount of stolen data from its fifth Australian victim in a matter of weeks.

David Hollingworth Mon, 18 Nov 2024
Exclusive: Herron Todd White says new ransomware claim is the same dataset

Exclusive: Herron Todd White says new ransomware claim is the same dataset

For the second time this year, threat actors have claimed a cyber attack on Australian property valuation firm Herron ...

Daniel Croft Fri, 15 Nov 2024
Exclusive: Wollongong-based Micon Office National confirms ransomware attack

Exclusive: Wollongong-based Micon Office National confirms ransomware attack

The Sarcoma ransomware gang listed the Australian company on its darknet leak site, but the company says the data ...

David Hollingworth Fri, 15 Nov 2024
Second threat actor claims Cisco data breach

Second threat actor claims Cisco data breach

Cisco’s network has allegedly been breached a second time in a matter of weeks after company data was advertised for ...

Daniel Croft Fri, 15 Nov 2024
ANZ warns Aussie shoppers to beware of scams during Black Friday and Cyber Monday sales

ANZ warns Aussie shoppers to beware of scams during Black Friday and Cyber Monday sales

Sales season is just around the corner, and ANZ has some tips to keep consumers safe from scammers.

David Hollingworth Fri, 15 Nov 2024