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Chinese cyber attack targets US ambassador to Beijing

Chinese cyber attack targets US ambassador to Beijing

A Chinese cyber attack resulted in the US ambassador to Beijing’s emails being compromised.

Daniel Croft • Fri, 21 Jul 2023
Consultancy firm sees payday as government cyber security strategy price tag hits $2.8m

Consultancy firm sees payday as government cyber security strategy price tag hits $2.8m

Despite facing heavy parliamentary and public scrutiny for its spending on external consulting, the federal government ...

Daniel Croft • Thu, 20 Jul 2023
PwC has data leaked on the clear web

PwC has data leaked on the clear web

Consultancy firm PwC has had its data leaked on the clear web following the attack it suffered as part of the MOVEit ...

Daniel Croft • Thu, 20 Jul 2023
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