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A ransomware gang very likely to be BlackBasta was recently caught in the act – here’s what a cyber attack looks like step by step.
David Hollingworth • Mon, 08 Sep 2025
Overreach in fight against cyber crime must be avoided, says Law Council of Australia
The newly warranted federal powers to investigate cyber-enabled crime “covertly” must be “carefully scrutinised”, the Law Council of Australia has urged, to ensure that ...
Grace Robbie • Thu, 20 Feb 2025
Inside the Ghost ransomware gang – everything you need to know
US agencies have released an advisory outlining the tactics, techniques, and procedures of a highly active Chinese ransomware group.
David Hollingworth • Thu, 20 Feb 2025
ASIO: Foreign intelligence agencies targeting defence personnel, industry and AUKUS
Foreign intelligence agencies will increase their targeting and sabotage of defence personnel, industry and AUKUS, according to a recent speech by the head of the ...
Robert Dougherty • Thu, 20 Feb 2025
80% of under-13s bypass social media age restrictions
Four in five Aussie children under 13 years of age bypass age restrictions on social media, according to a new study by the Australian eSafety Commission.
Daniel Croft • Thu, 20 Feb 2025
Major Australian IVF clinic has treatments delayed by cyber attack
A major Australian IVF clinic has disclosed a cyber incident that resulted in potential treatment disruption and threat actors accessing stored data.
Daniel Croft • Wed, 19 Feb 2025
US Coast Guard data breach disables payment and personnel systems
A data breach affecting the US Coast Guard has resulted in its payroll and personnel systems being disabled, delaying pay for over 1,000 service members.
South Korea confirms DeepSeek sent user data to ByteDance
Confirming security concerns with the Chinese AI, South Korea’s data protection watchdog has confirmed that DeepSeek sent user data to TikTok’s Chinese parent company, ...
Cyber, technology and security director joins impressive speaker line-up at Australian Cyber Summit 2025
James Corera, director for cyber, technology and security at the Australian Strategic Policy Institute (ASPI), will share strategies for combating evolving cyber threats ...
Reporter • Tue, 18 Feb 2025
Cross-border GenAI issues to be at the root of 40% of AI data breaches by 2027
GenAI adoption has outpaced security and governance measures, with improper use of AI platforms across borders a key concern.
David Hollingworth • Tue, 18 Feb 2025
Exclusive: Akira claims cyber attack on closed Australian media company
The Akira ransomware gang has claimed a cyber attack on a now-defunct Australian media company.
Daniel Croft • Mon, 17 Feb 2025
Ransomware-as-a-service actors drive four-times increase in ransomware attacks
Cyber extortion is on the rise, but it’s just one part of a complex and ever-evolving threat ecosystem.
David Hollingworth • Mon, 17 Feb 2025
Exclusive: Australian National University investigating alleged cyber attack
The Canberra-based university is working with the Australian Cyber Security Centre following FSociety ransomware claims.
David Hollingworth • Sun, 16 Feb 2025