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A 21-year-old man has been arrested in the US after it was alleged that he leaked classified Pentagon documents. The leak, which contained critical information, ...
Daniel Croft • Wed, 25 Jun 2025
24 hours, 15 breaches: A day in the life of a cyber security observer, and why reporting matters
Opinion: The security environment is a rapidly evolving space, and keeping up with emerging threats and data breaches is a full-time job. David Hollingworth shares his ...
David Hollingworth • Fri, 14 Apr 2023
Op-Ed: Why developers should play a critical role in achieving effective cyber security
As businesses continue their strategies of digital transformation to improve efficiency and drive growth, one area that remains particularly challenging is cyber security
Matias Madou • Fri, 14 Apr 2023
Finalists revealed for first-ever Australian Cyber Security Awards
Over 120 finalists have been shortlisted for the inaugural Australian Cyber Security Awards, which will be held on Thursday, 1 June 2023.
Malavika Santhebennur • Fri, 14 Apr 2023
Top three cyber secure countries and how Australia compares
The digital revolution has presented us with many opportunities, personally and professionally. But the unassuming ease with which we now live online comes with its ...
UNSW Online • Fri, 14 Apr 2023
Push to ban ransomware payments admirable, but success lies in the details
Opinion: The recent Latitude hack has sparked debate on whether the Commonwealth should introduce new legislative frameworks to govern ransomware payments to hackers
Liam Garman • Thu, 13 Apr 2023
Russians hack Ukrainian café security cameras to monitor aid convoys
Security cameras in Ukraine coffee shops have been reportedly accessed by Russian hackers aiming to collect information, according to a senior US security executive.
Daniel Croft • Thu, 13 Apr 2023
Australian banking industry launches scam awareness campaign — but can banks do more?
The Australian Banking Association (ABA) has just launched a new campaign to warn and educate customers about the dangers of banking scams.
David Hollingworth • Thu, 13 Apr 2023
Students arrested after notifying popular student app of major security flaw
Four computer science students from the University of Malta who identified a major security vulnerability in popular student app FreeHour have been arrested and are ...
Push to outlaw ransomware payments ignites following Latitude’s refusal to pay
A new push for the payment of cyber ransom demands to be outlawed has emerged from the rubble of the Latitude hack, as industry leaders call on the government to ...
Daniel Croft • Wed, 12 Apr 2023
ChatGPT maker OpenAI announces new bug bounty for its AI systems
Artificial intelligence company OpenAI has announced a bug bounty program for its AI-based products, including ChatGPT.
David Hollingworth • Wed, 12 Apr 2023
Local SMBs access Huntress security platform with ANZ launch
Cloud-based cyber security solution Huntress has launched in Australia and New Zealand, providing the 99 per cent with managed endpoint detection and response solutions
Westpac looks to harness ChatGPT
The security teams of major Aussie bank Westpac are currently exploring the idea of using ChatGPT in their planning processes.