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Cyber extortion hits 18-month high

Cyber extortion hits 18-month high

Cyber attacks on Medibank and Optus are just the tip of the iceberg, after cyber security experts revealed that the two ...

Daniel Croft Thu, 08 Dec 2022
Medibank shuts down for the weekend to upgrade cyber security systems

Medibank shuts down for the weekend to upgrade cyber security systems

Medibank has announced that it will be closing up shop for the weekend as it completely revamps its cyber security ...

Daniel Croft Thu, 08 Dec 2022
Ransomware and FFT lead cyber insurance claims for 2022

Ransomware and FFT lead cyber insurance claims for 2022

Ransomware and fraudulent funds transfer (FFT) are the biggest causes of cyber loss in 2022, making up over 50 per cent ...

Daniel Croft Thu, 08 Dec 2022
US Navy joins ADF for Australian Cyber Skills Challenge

US Navy joins ADF for Australian Cyber Skills Challenge

The US Navy has taken part in the Australian Defence Force’s Cyber Skills Challenge, solidifying the joint cyber ...

Daniel Croft Wed, 07 Dec 2022
Amnesty International hit by China-sponsored cyber attack

Amnesty International hit by China-sponsored cyber attack

Amnesty International has said that it has been targeted by a China-sponsored cyber attack.

Daniel Croft Wed, 07 Dec 2022
Rapid7 declares ASX 200 security posture as ‘respectable’

Rapid7 declares ASX 200 security posture as ‘respectable’

The largest companies in Australia have standard of security that is comparable to its global counterparts, according to ...

Daniel Croft Tue, 06 Dec 2022
Victorian licences to get CVV style security number following cyber breaches

Victorian licences to get CVV style security number following cyber breaches

Victorians are set to get new licences after VicRoads announced it would be adding a security number in light of the ...

Daniel Croft Tue, 06 Dec 2022
Medlab Pathology under investigation by OAIC

Medlab Pathology under investigation by OAIC

The Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC) has launched an investigation of Medlab Pathology over a ...

Daniel Croft Tue, 06 Dec 2022
Government boosts security of ATO, Centrelink data

Government boosts security of ATO, Centrelink data

The Australian government has announced that it will be bolstering the protection of Centrelink, ATO and health data.

Daniel Croft Tue, 06 Dec 2022
Cyber threats up 275% during Black Friday week

Cyber threats up 275% during Black Friday week

Cyber threats skyrocketed by 275 per cent during Black Friday week, according to new research.

Daniel Croft Mon, 05 Dec 2022
Hospitals warned of life-threatening ransomware risk

Hospitals warned of life-threatening ransomware risk

Cyber security experts have issued Australian hospitals a warning, stating that they may have no choice but to pay a ...

Daniel Croft Mon, 05 Dec 2022
Hunting for hackers

Hunting for hackers

This special episode of Cyber Security Uncut comes from an exclusive livestream, Hunting for hackers, which featured on ...

Robyn Tongol Mon, 05 Dec 2022
Cyber security spending on the rise for Aussie businesses

Cyber security spending on the rise for Aussie businesses

A large majority of Australian and New Zealand businesses are increasing cyber security spending without investing their ...

Daniel Croft Fri, 02 Dec 2022