Capital of Australia, May 5, 2025 – Cybersecurity firm SentinelOne has disclosed that it has become a prime target for various malicious cyber campaigns, underscoring the challenges faced by security vendors in today’s adversarial environment. In recent months, SentinelOne has attracted attention from a diverse array of threat actors, including a North Korean fake IT ...
San Francisco, May 5, 2025 – At the recent RSA Conference, Rapid7’s Senior Director of Threat Analytics, Christiaan Beek, raised critical concerns regarding the persistent threat of ransomware, questioning why it continues to be a significant issue in 2025. Beek highlighted that many organizations are inadvertently facilitating the actions of cybercriminals, thus perpetuating the ransomware ...
Brisbane, May 2, 2025 – The Akira ransomware operation has claimed responsibility for a significant data breach involving Australian firm Watkins Steel, asserting that it has stolen 17 gigabytes of sensitive information in a recent attack. According to a listing dated April 30, Akira alleges that the stolen data includes both employee information and internal ...
Canberra, May 2, 2025 – Australia’s ANZ bank has announced plans to launch passwordless access to its ANZ Plus Web Banking platform in mid-2025, marking a significant advancement in online banking security. This initiative positions ANZ as the first bank in Australia to offer passwordless authentication, aiming to enhance user experience while improving security measures ...
Suva, May 1, 2025 – The Qilin ransomware operation has reported the successful exfiltration of nearly 150 gigabytes of data from R.C. Manubhai, a prominent hardware chain in Fiji. The hackers publicly listed the store on their darknet leak site on April 26. R.C. Manubhai is known for its extensive range of hardware products and ...
Capital of Australia, April 30, 2025 – Infamous online message board 4chan is back online following a cyber attack-induced outage it suffered earlier in the month. The site experienced significant disruptions starting on April 15, leading to widespread speculation about a potential hack. Initial rumors of the hack emerged after users reported outages on the ...
Canberra, April 30, 2025 – Earlier this month, several Australian superannuation funds experienced credential stuffing attacks, leading to significant financial losses for a small number of members, totaling over $500,000. Reports indicate that many superannuation funds continue to be susceptible to such compromises. Recent research highlights that more than half of Australian super funds lack ...
Capital of Australia, April 16, 2025 – Hertz Australia has recently experienced a significant data breach, raising concerns about the security of personal information and the risks associated with third-party vendors. This incident highlights the vulnerabilities that organizations face as they increasingly rely on external suppliers and service providers for access to sensitive data. The ...
Canberra, April 16, 2025 – As the Easter long weekend approaches, Australia’s Cyber Wardens program is urging small businesses to remain vigilant against cyber threats. The warning comes as cyber criminals often exploit the busy holiday period when staff may be less attentive to security protocols. Luke Achterstraat, CEO of the Council of Small Business ...
Capital of Australia, April 16, 2025 – Rapid7 Labs has released its latest quarterly ransomware report, highlighting the evolving dynamics of the ransomware landscape as new actors emerge and established operators expand their affiliate operations. The report indicates a criminal environment that, while changing, is also becoming increasingly predictable. In the first quarter of 2025, ...
Melbourne, April 15, 2025 – Hertz Corporation has begun notifying customers affected by a data breach that occurred in December 2024, with confirmation that some personal data of Australian customers has also been compromised. The Maine Attorney-General’s website reported that customer notifications were sent out on April 11, with Hertz confirming the data breach on ...
Canberra, April 14, 2025 – Cybersecurity firm Fortinet has issued a warning regarding threat actors exploiting known vulnerabilities in its FortiGate firewall platforms. This alarming activity has prompted advisories from both the US Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) and the Australian Signals Directorate’s Australian Cyber Security Centre (ACSC). FortiGate firewalls are widely used in ...