Security
Exclusive: Australian mining firm West African Resources suffers alleged data breach
The Deadlock ransomware gang is claiming to have stolen company data from an Aussie company with projects throughout the ...
Hack hunt: Meccha Chameleon maps patched after pushing malware, official Discord hacked
Hackers have been taking advantage of a now-patched vulnerability in the popular indie game, Meccha Chameleon.
Exclusive: Aussie unmanned systems firm CubePilot boss warns of ‘security incident’
The maker of unmanned guidance hardware supplied to Ukraine says some systems have been taken offline, and the incident ...
The industry reacts to OpenAI’s agent ‘accidentally’ hacking Hugging Face
According to one expert, AI guardrails are not designed as “security boundaries” but rather to influence behaviour – but ...
Exclusive: Victorian heritage and restoration firm listed by The Gentlemen ransomware group
A highly active cyber extortion group claims hack of Australian HBS Group, and data is set to be published within seven ...
Alert! ASD, National Cyber Security Coordinator warn of ongoing Russian phishing campaign
The Australian Signals Directorate and Australia’s National Cyber Security Coordinator, Lieutenant General Michelle ...
SANDWORM_MODE: Understanding the first malware built to target AI coding assistants
AI-assisted coding is fast becoming the norm – something hackers are all too aware of. Here’s what you need to know ...
Banks want ATO data access to combat fraudulent AI loan applications
An increasing number of Australians are reportedly using AI to apply for home loans using dodgy and fraudulent ...
Hacked: Origin Energy confirms customer data impacted following data breach
The Aussie energy provider’s CEO apologises for the breach, as customers express anger over disclosure emails.
Ex-DOGE engineers launch new AI firm to bolster US military cyber
A number of former Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) engineers have formed a new AI cyber start-up for military ...
Counting the cost: AI-powered investment scams cost Australians millions, AFP warns
The Joint Policing Cybercrime Coordination Centre has warned that criminals are using artificial intelligence to create ...
AusAlert: A vital readiness tool, or a juicy target for nation-state hackers?
As Australians prepare for a test of the national AusAlert on 27 July, Claroty’s Jason Pearce cautions that the warning ...
Hack React: What the Origin Energy hack means for Australian consumers and businesses
Aussie energy provider Origin disclosed a potential data breach yesterday (22 July), and while we wait to uncover the ...