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From where and how to spend your money on security to how to prepare for the inevitable security incident, here are five essential learnings for every Australian business
David Hollingworth • Sat, 09 Aug 2025
Pro-Palestinian hacktivists disrupt Israeli Red Alert early warning app
Israeli civilians are relying upon a range of early warning applications to keep them abreast of incoming rocket and missile attacks – but those same apps are becoming a ...
David Hollingworth • Thu, 12 Oct 2023
Cyber Awareness Month: The AFP wants YOU to talk to your grandparents about cyber security
Many observers have called the issue of cyber security a “whole-of-nation” challenge – and that means young and old both have something to do to keep Australia secure
Customer details of Queensland printing firm posted on hacking forum
Emails and cracked passwords are included in the dump, including at least .gov.au addresses.
Report: Parents more comfortable talking about passwords with kids than they are about sex
A survey from a password management company has found that most folks prefer talking with their children about cyber security over sex education.
David Hollingworth • Wed, 11 Oct 2023
Instilling Security as a Culture
“people way down the line know what they are supposed to do in most situations because the handful of guiding values is crystal clear.”
ALC Training • Wed, 11 Oct 2023
Ransomed.vc hacks US District of Columbia voting records, leaks 600,000 voters’ details
The same hacking group that claimed Sony’s scalp earlier this month is now selling the records and voting details of 600,000 US citizens.
Cyber Awareness Month: The AFP on ransomware extortion
Ransomware attacks have cost the nation tens of millions of dollars – plus caused untold harm to millions of Australians and a raft of high-profile businesses.
Caesars casino chain starts contacting victims of data breach, tens of millions could be affected
After falling victim to a social engineering attack that saw its loyalty program impacted, the casino giant is now warning its customers in writing.
David Hollingworth • Tue, 10 Oct 2023
1m Ashkenazi 23andMe user details and genetic profiles posted on clear web hacking forum
Ancestry and genetics testing company 23andMe has confirmed that a tranche of its user data has been leaked, impacting at least 1 million people.
Killnet and Anonymous Sudan join forces to target Israel in widespread hacking campaign
Hacktivist groups have united to attack Israeli civilian and defence infrastructure in the wake of Hamas’ surprise attack on Israel and the Israeli Defense Force’s ...
David Hollingworth • Mon, 09 Oct 2023
Cyber Awareness Month: The AFP on business email compromise
According to the Australian Federal Police, business email compromise (BEC) is one of the fastest-growing forms of crime in Australia. In fact, it costs hundreds of ...
MGM says costs from ALPHV ransomware gang attack could exceed US$110m
Casino and gambling giant MGM Resorts has revealed the cost of a cyber attack that took many of its Las Vegas operations offline in September.
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