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Swipe left on scammers: How to spot a romance scam this Valentine’s Day

Swipe left on scammers: How to spot a romance scam this Valentine’s Day

With Valentine’s Day approaching fast, scammers are set to target those looking for love with romance scams.

Daniel Croft Thu, 12 Feb 2026
Op-Ed: Latest Microsoft Patch Tuesday reveals 55 vulnerabilities

Op-Ed: Latest Microsoft Patch Tuesday reveals 55 vulnerabilities

Microsoft is aware of the exploitation in the wild of six vulnerabilities, and it notes public disclosure for three of ...

Adam Barnett, lead software engineer at Rapid7 Thu, 12 Feb 2026
Genetec adds AI-driven investigation tools to Security Center SaaS

Genetec adds AI-driven investigation tools to Security Center SaaS

Security firm Genetec unveils new investigation capabilities in Security Center SaaS designed to help enterprises ...

David Hollingworth Thu, 12 Feb 2026
Chinese nationals charged with foreign interference after spying for China’s Public Security Bureau

Chinese nationals charged with foreign interference after spying for China’s Public Security Bureau

A pair of Chinese nationals have been charged with reckless foreign interference after allegedly covertly collecting ...

Robert Dougherty Wed, 11 Feb 2026
Breached: SmarterMail authentication bypass vulnerability exploited more than 1,000 times in 2 weeks

Breached: SmarterMail authentication bypass vulnerability exploited more than 1,000 times in 2 weeks

CVE-2026-24423 was disclosed three weeks ago, but hackers are making hay while the sun shines, and the vulnerability ...

David Hollingworth Wed, 11 Feb 2026
FIIG Securities faces $2.5m fine following 2023 cyber attack

FIIG Securities faces $2.5m fine following 2023 cyber attack

Australia-based financial firm FIIG Securities has been fined $2.5 million after a cyber attack resulted in the ...

Daniel Croft Tue, 10 Feb 2026
Flickr says it may have suffered a third-party data breach

Flickr says it may have suffered a third-party data breach

Image-sharing service Flickr has revealed that user data may have been exposed as a result of a vulnerability affecting ...

Daniel Croft Mon, 09 Feb 2026
Crystal ball gazing: Gartner lays out its top 2026 cyber security trends

Crystal ball gazing: Gartner lays out its top 2026 cyber security trends

AI agents, regulatory volatility, and post-quantum computing all loom large over the coming 12 months.

David Hollingworth Fri, 06 Feb 2026
Hacked: New SmarterTools SmarterMail vulnerability exploited in the wild

Hacked: New SmarterTools SmarterMail vulnerability exploited in the wild

The US cyber agency adds a new SmarterMail vulnerability to its known exploited list, alongside a React Native Community ...

David Hollingworth Fri, 06 Feb 2026
Substack discloses data breach: ‘This sucks. I’m sorry,’ says CEO

Substack discloses data breach: ‘This sucks. I’m sorry,’ says CEO

Blogging platform Substack warns users that their phone numbers and email addresses were compromised as a hacker claims ...

David Hollingworth Fri, 06 Feb 2026
I’m a cop, honest! AFP warns of scammers posing as AFP officers

I’m a cop, honest! AFP warns of scammers posing as AFP officers

Scammers are calling up Aussies and posing as Australian Federal Police officers – here’s what to watch out for.

David Hollingworth Thu, 05 Feb 2026
Exclusive: Epworth HealthCare finds no evidence of data breach as hackers allege 920GB stolen in ransomware attack

Exclusive: Epworth HealthCare finds no evidence of data breach as hackers allege 920GB stolen in ransomware attack

The newly emerged 0APT hacking group lists a Victorian healthcare provider, while the victim says “no verified evidence” ...

David Hollingworth Thu, 05 Feb 2026
How scammers get their hands on your property deposit and how you can protect it

How scammers get their hands on your property deposit and how you can protect it

A British expat has learnt the hard way that scammers can quite convincingly intercept purchases and get their hands on ...

Daniel Croft Wed, 04 Feb 2026