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The high-profile LockBit ransomware gang is now apparently under a distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) after threatening to leak Entrust ransomware data.
• Sun, 31 Aug 2025
Hackers leverage deepfake tech to swindle Binance consumers
Internet scammers have been using deepfake technology to impersonate a Binance executive’s image, aiming to trick victims into investing in fabricated crypto projects
• Wed, 24 Aug 2022
Companies passing the buck for data breach costs to consumers
As data breaches reach an all-time high, IBM Security has found that 60 per cent of businesses have raised product prices after suffering security incidents.
Cyber insurance changes pushing IT security to the top of management priorities
Most organisations are happy to invest in information technology that can support their staff and day-to-day activities, Julian Critchlow of Extreme Networks writes.
Julian Critchlow • Wed, 24 Aug 2022
ACCC warns of steady uptick in ‘Hi Mum’ message scams
More than 1,150 Australians have already fallen victim to the so-called “Hi Mum” scam in the first seven months of this year, with total reported losses of $2
• Tue, 23 Aug 2022
Indonesia’s PT Telkom denies alleged cyber breach
An investigation is underway after state-owned Indonesian telecom firm PT Telkom was allegedly hit by a “personal data breach”.
Putin losing information war in Ukraine, UK spy chief says
Russia has failed to gain ground in cyber space against Ukraine after almost six months since invading the neighbouring country, according to the head of Britain’s GCHQ ...
Why the financial sector needs to rethink its approach to IT security
Digital transformation projects being undertaken by major financial firms are delivering business benefits but are also causing some significant challenges, Hope Powers ...
Hope Powers • Tue, 23 Aug 2022
Motorola awarded $60m to bolster NSW state emergency cyber security network
Motorola Solutions has been awarded a five-year contract extension by the NSW Telco Authority to protect and enhance 24/7 cyber security for NSW emergency services.
National security laws activated to bolster Aussie critical infrastructure protection
The Albanese government has activated national security laws designed to safeguard Australian critical infrastructure, companies and institutions critical to the national ...
• Mon, 22 Aug 2022
Chinese hackers continue to target NGOs and governments, cyber security firm says
Cyber security firm Recorded Future has found that Amnesty International and Taiwan’s ruling party have been targeted by Chinese hackers, among other organisations, ...
New report reveals ransomware variants have doubled in 6 months
FortiGuard has reported ransomware variants have almost doubled in the past six months, with exploit trends demonstrating the endpoint remains a target as hybrid work ...
BeyondTrust Password Safe and BeyondInsight updates released
BeyondTrust has announced the release of BeyondTrust Password Safe 22.2 and BeyondInsight 22.2.