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ALPHV and Clop both claim cyber attack on Estée Lauder

ALPHV and Clop both claim cyber attack on Estée Lauder

Make-up and skincare brand Estée Lauder has been caught up in a major cyber attack, with two of the most prolific ...

Daniel Croft Thu, 20 Jul 2023
New White House initiative empowers smart device cyber security

New White House initiative empowers smart device cyber security

The US government has partnered with leaders of the private sector to form an initiative that allows consumers to better ...

Daniel Croft Wed, 19 Jul 2023
Cyber security coordinator says paying ransom could make Australia a ‘rich target’

Cyber security coordinator says paying ransom could make Australia a ‘rich target’

Australia’s newly appointed cyber security coordinator has echoed government opinions of paying hackers a ransom, ...

Daniel Croft Wed, 19 Jul 2023
Fair Work Ombudsman hit in HWLE attack

Fair Work Ombudsman hit in HWLE attack

The HWL Ebsworth supply chain attack has claimed yet another government victim, this time being the federal Fair Work ...

Daniel Croft Tue, 18 Jul 2023
Anonymous Sudan hits PayPal with DDoS attack

Anonymous Sudan hits PayPal with DDoS attack

Anonymous Sudan, the hacktivist group responsible for taking down a number of major websites of late, has claimed ...

Daniel Croft Tue, 18 Jul 2023
Armageddon in Ukraine – how one Russia-backed hacking group operates

Armageddon in Ukraine – how one Russia-backed hacking group operates

In 2014, when Russia annexed the Crimean Peninsula, the local security forces faced quite a dilemma. Stand, fight, run, ...

David Hollingworth Mon, 17 Jul 2023
For sale: One slightly used darknet marketplace

For sale: One slightly used darknet marketplace

A popular darknet marketplace known for selling personal details and login credentials has changed hands just months ...

David Hollingworth Mon, 17 Jul 2023
Absolute Software named a leader by Summer G2 Grid Report – for the fourth time

Absolute Software named a leader by Summer G2 Grid Report – for the fourth time

Security solutions company Absolute Software has announced that it has earned the ranking of leader in G2’s Summer 2023 ...

David Hollingworth Fri, 14 Jul 2023
Chinese hackers breach US Commerce Secretary’s emails

Chinese hackers breach US Commerce Secretary’s emails

A major Microsoft data breach has led to US government emails being hacked, according to new reports.

Daniel Croft Fri, 14 Jul 2023
Secure Code Warrior secures an additional US$50m in funding

Secure Code Warrior secures an additional US$50m in funding

The Australia-based coding company Secure Code Warrior has announced that it has closed its Series C fund round, having ...

David Hollingworth Fri, 14 Jul 2023
Elon Musk launches ChatGPT rival

Elon Musk launches ChatGPT rival

Billionaire Elon Musk has expanded his horizons once again and entered the AI arms race, announcing a new AI rival to ...

Daniel Croft Thu, 13 Jul 2023
No laughing matter: RomCom threat actor targets NATO Summit

No laughing matter: RomCom threat actor targets NATO Summit

Security researchers have spotted an uptick in malicious cyber activity centred on Ukraine’s talks with NATO regarding ...

David Hollingworth Thu, 13 Jul 2023
NAB boss: Fighting scams requires a ‘big Australia moment’

NAB boss: Fighting scams requires a ‘big Australia moment’

The chief executive officer of the National Australia Bank has called on all of Australia to help tackle SMS-based ...

David Hollingworth Thu, 13 Jul 2023