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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
ANZ signs up for ConnectID digital identity solution

ANZ signs up for ConnectID digital identity solution

Australian Payments Plus has announced that ANZ is joining the Commonwealth Bank and National Australia Bank in signing ...

David Hollingworth Wed, 19 Jun 2024
Exclusive: Legrand CRM confirms ‘data theft’ as Hunters International publishes

Exclusive: Legrand CRM confirms ‘data theft’ as Hunters International publishes

Sydney-based CRM provider Legrand CRM has confirmed that Hunters International exfiltrated data from its systems.

Daniel Croft Tue, 18 Jun 2024
McDonald’s steps back from AI integration, ends IBM partnership

McDonald’s steps back from AI integration, ends IBM partnership

Fast-food giant McDonald’s is stepping away from artificial intelligence (AI) after trialling the technology for two ...

Daniel Croft Tue, 18 Jun 2024
Inside the Medibank hack: Stolen credentials, no MFA, and a slow response allegedly to blame

Inside the Medibank hack: Stolen credentials, no MFA, and a slow response allegedly to blame

A court filing by the Australian Information Commissioner revealed how a hacker accessed the data of 9.7 million ...

David Hollingworth Tue, 18 Jun 2024