Security
Akira ransomware gang observed exploiting CPU driver to disable security software
Hackers have been caught using a bring-your-own-vulnerable-driver (BYOVD) attack to exploit SonicWall firewall devices
Australian Information Commissioner takes Optus to court over 2022 data breach
The Office of the Australian Information Commissioner has opened civil proceedings against the telco, Optus, to “uphold ...
Exclusive: NZ accounting firm allegedly breached by PEAR Ransomware
Threat actors have claimed a cyber attack on a New Zealand-based accounting firm, claiming to have stolen client data, ...
Raft of firmware flaws on Dell business laptops could lead to device compromise
Impact of vulnerabilities dubbed ReVault by analysts could be “significant”, but patches are thankfully available.
Allianz Life faces 2 lawsuits following third-party cyber attack
The US arm of Allianz Life is facing a pair of class action lawsuits in the aftermath of its July 2025 cyber attack, as ...
NSW corrections officer charged over alleged smuggling of encrypted phone into prison
The AFP’s Operation Kraken, which took down the criminal networking app Ghost, has claimed another scalp.
Pandora becomes latest fashion brand hit in Salesforce cyber campaign
Major Danish jewellery brand Pandora has joined the rapidly growing number of fashion businesses suffering third-party ...
Chanel caught up in Salesforce data breach wave
As the Salesforce cyber crime campaign continues, French fashion giant Chanel has become the latest victim of data ...
Report: Q2 2025 ransomware trends and actors to watch
Qilin leads the pack in terms of victim count, while 17 groups go quiet in the second quarter of 2025.
SonicWall actively investigating rash of malicious activity targeting its firewalls
Analysts flag a surge in ransomware activity, as the firewall maker looks to determine if a new – and unknown – ...
AI revolution: Hackers increasingly taking advantage of GenAI tools to code malware and more
Threat actors are not only using AI tools – they’re now also going after the AI agents employed by large enterprises, ...
Hacker infighting exposes Qilin ransomware affiliate panel
The internal workings of a popular ransomware-as-a-service operator have been exposed by a rival hacking group.
More ransomware spotted being deployed against vulnerable SharePoint servers
Active exploitation of a dangerous flaw in Microsoft SharePoint instances continues, with researchers now observing an ...