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Cyber security will be a key plank of the new agreement between the Pacific neighbours.
David Hollingworth • Thu, 07 Dec 2023
Been hit by ransomware? Letting the AFP know could save you a lot of money
“Don’t hack it alone” – early reporting of ransomware attacks stopped at least 57 incidents in the last 18 months
Microsoft anoints new CISO in major security shake-up
Microsoft’s previous CISO is moving into a “critical” new role, while a recent hire moves in.
Nissan Oceania reveals a recent ‘cyber incident’ is currently under investigation
Automaker Nissan has said it is looking into an incident that may have impacted its Australian and New Zealand ...
Threat actor targets SodaStream as part of wider attack on Israeli organisations
Threat actors are claiming to have gained unauthorised access to the systems of the world’s number one sparkling water ...
Daniel Croft • Wed, 06 Dec 2023
Billy Hyde customer data allegedly leaked on clear web
Australian music retail giant Billy Hyde Music has allegedly had some of its customer database leaked on the clear web
Vodafone and Commonwealth Bank join forces to fight SMS scams
A new intelligence-sharing pilot program is capable of sharing information in “near real time”.
David Hollingworth • Wed, 06 Dec 2023
Australian Federal Police warns of extremists using gaming platforms to recruit kids
Religious and ideological extremists are using games like Roblox and online chat and gaming forums as a recruiting tool ...
ACSC alert: Alarm raised over Unitronics PLC vulnerabilities
The Australian Cyber Security Centre has issued a high-status alert for Australian organisations that use Unitronics ...
• Tue, 05 Dec 2023
Threat actors target Austal USA in ransomware attack, US Navy data at risk
The US subsidiary of Australian shipbuilding company Austal has been hit by a ransomware attack, raising concerns that ...
Daniel Croft • Tue, 05 Dec 2023
Albanese government to address AI copyright issues with new reference group
The Australian government has announced the establishment of a reference group to take on the issue of copyright and ...
UK government says there’s ‘no evidence’ of Russian, Chinese hacks at Sellafield nuclear site
The UK government has responded to reports by The Guardian, which allege that hackers with connections to Russia and ...
Iranian cyber attack on Israeli tech leads to US critical infrastructure breaches across the country
A cyber attack on an Israeli-developed industrial control system by hackers connected to Iran has resulted in a number ...
Daniel Croft • Mon, 04 Dec 2023
Staples cyber attack halts multiple services
A cyber attack that hit US office supply retail chain Staples has disrupted its delivery and customer support services
Brisbane GP cyber attack sparks Services Australia data verification
Services Australia has commenced an investigation into a cyber attack on Brisbane GP and cancer treatment clinic Top ...
Australian telcos have stopped 336.7m scam texts since July 2022
The Australian Communications and Media Authority has worked with telcos to stop a staggering number of scam texts.
David Hollingworth • Fri, 01 Dec 2023
Customers of Sydney radiology clinic left uninformed following cyber attack
A Sydney-based radiology clinic has angered its patients after it failed to inform them of the details of a cyber attack ...
Daniel Croft • Fri, 01 Dec 2023
Australian Federal Police rolls out new program to hire neurodivergent technical specialists
The AFP is boosting its workforce by training and hiring people with autism to expand its digital surveillance ...
Australian Cyber Crime Monthly Report: November 2023
Cyber Daily’s round-up of ransomware attacks, data breaches, and other cyber incidents from around the country over the ...
Government announces new digital ID legislation, promises more secure verification online
The Australian government has today (30 November) announced the new legislation that will outline the development of a ...
Daniel Croft • Thu, 30 Nov 2023
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