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First-of-its-kind iOS Trojan can steal facial data deepfake creation

First-of-its-kind iOS Trojan can steal facial data deepfake creation

Researchers spot an iPhone-focused version of GoldDigger Android Trojan targeting the Asia-Pacific region.

David Hollingworth Fri, 16 Feb 2024
FBI disrupts Russian botnet used by state military hackers

FBI disrupts Russian botnet used by state military hackers

A malicious botnet used by Russian military hackers has been disrupted by the FBI, according to new reports.

Daniel Croft Fri, 16 Feb 2024
Hacker offers the personal details of 25m Aussies for sale

Hacker offers the personal details of 25m Aussies for sale

A huge list of names, emails, and addresses is circulating online – but is the data really anything new?

David Hollingworth Fri, 16 Feb 2024
Cyber attacks in Taiwan spiked ahead of election

Cyber attacks in Taiwan spiked ahead of election

Cyber attacks on Taiwanese organisations have spiked in recent days as part of a wider campaign that intends to disrupt ...

Daniel Croft Thu, 15 Feb 2024
German battery giant drained after cyber attack leads to production halt

German battery giant drained after cyber attack leads to production halt

German battery manufacturer Varta has disclosed a major cyber attack on its network that crippled its systems.

Daniel Croft Thu, 15 Feb 2024
Kadac Australia hit by Medusa ransomware attack, threat group demands $100k

Kadac Australia hit by Medusa ransomware attack, threat group demands $100k

A cyber attack on an Australian organic and health product supplier has resulted in business and personal data being ...

Daniel Croft Thu, 15 Feb 2024
OpenAI hit by Anonymous Sudan DDoS for executive’s political comments

OpenAI hit by Anonymous Sudan DDoS for executive’s political comments

An attack on ChatGPT creator OpenAI has been claimed by the infamous DDoS threat group Anonymous Sudan and its allies.

Daniel Croft Thu, 15 Feb 2024
Clive Palmer-owned company accuses government of hacking its lawyers during $300bn lawsuit

Clive Palmer-owned company accuses government of hacking its lawyers during $300bn lawsuit

A company owned by Australian business tycoon and chairman of the United Australia Party Clive Palmer has accused the ...

Daniel Croft Tue, 13 Feb 2024
Researchers release free Rhysida Ransomware decryptor

Researchers release free Rhysida Ransomware decryptor

South Korean researchers have developed free decryption methods for the Rhysida ransomware gang, providing relief to ...

Daniel Croft Tue, 13 Feb 2024
Hacker claims to leak more than 650k customers of Aussie Vapes store

Hacker claims to leak more than 650k customers of Aussie Vapes store

An online retailer of vaping products is the alleged subject of a leak post on a clear web hacking forum.

David Hollingworth Tue, 13 Feb 2024
58 cyber attacks costing $3bn under investigation by UN

58 cyber attacks costing $3bn under investigation by UN

The United Nations has launched an investigation into almost 60 cyber attacks believed to have been by North Korea.

Daniel Croft Mon, 12 Feb 2024
Budding data leak leaves cannabis workers blazed

Budding data leak leaves cannabis workers blazed

The data of 2.5 million workers in the cannabis industry have been exposed after a tech company used by dispensaries ...

Daniel Croft Mon, 12 Feb 2024
Report: Average cost of data breaches rises to US$4.5m

Report: Average cost of data breaches rises to US$4.5m

Research from IBM’s Cost of a Data Breach Report 2023 shows breaches are costing more, especially if tackled without the ...

David Hollingworth Mon, 12 Feb 2024