Security

Rapid7 finds threat actors to be exploiting Atlassian Confluence Data Center vulnerabilities

Following its discovery of two vulnerabilities with Atlassian’s Confluence Data Center, Rapid7 has discovered cases of exploitation within both and has broken down the ...

Daniel Croft • Sat, 02 Dec 2023

LockBit strikes at bicycle giant Shimano, steals 4.5TB of data

World-leading bicycle part manufacturer Shimano has suffered a major cyber attack at the hands of the world’s most prolific ransomware group – LockBit.

Daniel Croft • Mon, 06 Nov 2023

Palo Alto spends big, acquiring 2 Israeli security firms

The US security multinational confirmed the acquisition of Dig Security last week and should announce a Talon Cyber Security acquisition shortly.

David Hollingworth • Mon, 06 Nov 2023

42% of cyber attacks successfully breach Australian companies

Australian businesses are unable to ward off 42 per cent of cyber attacks, according to a new study, highlighting the need for organisations to prioritise preventative ...

Daniel Croft • Fri, 03 Nov 2023

Australian local health district could be caught up in Advarra research data breach

NSW’s Far West Local Health District has clinical trial URLs revealed as hackers feud with Advarra executives over messy ransomware negotiations.

David Hollingworth • Fri, 03 Nov 2023

Boeing confirms ransomware attack as hackers remove ransom post

Aerospace giant Boeing has said it is “actively investigating” ransomware claims by the LockBit gang.

David Hollingworth • Thu, 02 Nov 2023

ACSC critical alert flags multiple issues with Atlassian Confluence Data Center

The Australian Cyber Security Centre (ACSC) has discovered two vulnerabilities affecting Atlassian’s Confluence Data Center and Server, leading it to issue a critical ...

Daniel Croft • Thu, 02 Nov 2023

Biometric data of more than 800m Indians briefly on sale on hacking forum

A user on a popular hacking forum offers up access to a treasure trove of personal data – then deleted their post.

David Hollingworth • Thu, 02 Nov 2023

SEC accuses SolarWinds of defrauding investors by lying about its security posture

Three years after it became the catalyst of one of the most prolific cyber attacks of all time, SolarWinds is being called out by the US Securities and Exchange ...

Daniel Croft • Wed, 01 Nov 2023

40+ nation global alliance agrees to not pay hackers ransomware payments

An over-40-nation alliance led by the US has vowed never to pay ransom to hackers following cyber breaches in an effort to cut off funding for cyber criminal ...

Daniel Croft • Wed, 01 Nov 2023