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Tongan telco struck by a ransomware attack

Tongan telco struck by a ransomware attack

Another Pacific nation has fallen victim to a ransomware attack, this time Tonga. Tonga Communications Corporation made ...

David Hollingworth Wed, 15 Feb 2023
Enterprise security culture vital to avoid human error

Enterprise security culture vital to avoid human error

With human error the central cause of most security breaches, a culture of security awareness is critical to bolster ...

Malavika Santhebennur Tue, 14 Feb 2023
US schools falling victim to an increasing number of ransomware attacks

US schools falling victim to an increasing number of ransomware attacks

A new survey has shed some light on the growing threat and impact of ransomware attacks on schools.

David Hollingworth Tue, 14 Feb 2023
Israel’s Technion – Israel Institute of Technology hit by political ransomware attack

Israel’s Technion – Israel Institute of Technology hit by political ransomware attack

A leading Israeli technology school, known for its expertise in cyber security, has been struck by a ransomware attack, ...

David Hollingworth Mon, 13 Feb 2023
Email-based attacks causing millions of dollars in losses to Australian businesses

Email-based attacks causing millions of dollars in losses to Australian businesses

A new survey from security company Barracuda has revealed the costs of email-based attacks to businesses in Australia ...

David Hollingworth Fri, 10 Feb 2023
Quad nations launch ‘Cyber Security Challenge’

Quad nations launch ‘Cyber Security Challenge’

The Quad nations have launched the “Quad Cyber Challenge” in an effort to promote safe and responsible cyber habits ...

Daniel Croft Fri, 10 Feb 2023
Defence Minister announces removal of Chinese-made security cameras

Defence Minister announces removal of Chinese-made security cameras

In a move that will no doubt do little to help relations between China and Australia, the Defence Minister, Richard ...

David Hollingworth Thu, 09 Feb 2023
Russian dark web market advertises itself on Moscow billboard, while donating to Russian troops

Russian dark web market advertises itself on Moscow billboard, while donating to Russian troops

Moscow residents witnessed a rare piece of advertising on a giant digital billboard over the weekend — a Russian darknet ...

David Hollingworth Wed, 08 Feb 2023
Canadian hospital declares Code Grey cyber security incident, some systems offline

Canadian hospital declares Code Grey cyber security incident, some systems offline

Ross Memorial Hospital in Ontario, Canada has been hit by a “suspected cyber security incident”, causing it to declare a ...

David Hollingworth Wed, 08 Feb 2023
Optus SMS blackmailer sentenced to a community correction order and community service

Optus SMS blackmailer sentenced to a community correction order and community service

The Sydney teen who was arrested last year for attempting to blackmail victims of the Optus data breach was sentenced by ...

David Hollingworth Wed, 08 Feb 2023
New cyber security not-for-profit sets up in Australia’s Sunshine Coast

New cyber security not-for-profit sets up in Australia’s Sunshine Coast

Yesterday saw Australia’s latest cyber security organisation, the Critical Infrastructure – Information Sharing and ...

David Hollingworth Tue, 07 Feb 2023
Security expert warns of donation scams in wake of Turkish and Syrian earthquake

Security expert warns of donation scams in wake of Turkish and Syrian earthquake

While rescuers are still working through rubble in a desperate race to find survivors in yesterday’s earthquake in ...

David Hollingworth Tue, 07 Feb 2023
How can a company improve its cyber security?

How can a company improve its cyber security?

If your business depends on the internet and digital programs for its operations, you should know how to protect your ...

Nicole Comendador Tue, 07 Feb 2023