Data theft stories
Australian firms face surge in AI cyber threats amid skill gaps
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Australian firms report a sharp rise in AI-powered cyber attacks, with over half facing more complex threats amid cybersecurity skill shortages and limited budgets.
ClickFix phishing surge spoofs Booking.com to target hotels
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Phishing campaigns spoofing Booking.com have surged, targeting hotels with fake CAPTCHA sites that trick staff into installing malware, research reveals.
Scattered Spider targets UK retailers with advanced phishing
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The cybercriminal group Scattered Spider has launched sophisticated phishing attacks targeting UK retailers, exploiting social engineering and advanced MFA-bypass tools.
Commerce sector faces surge in bot attacks, Fastly report warns
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Fastly reports a doubling of attacks on commerce sites, now 31% of threats, as unwanted bot traffic hits 37% of all internet activity in Q1 2025.
Akamai launches DNS solution for unified, multicloud security
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Akamai launches DNS Posture Management, offering multicloud visibility and real-time monitoring to enhance DNS security and compliance across major providers.
E-waste hacking: The unknown data security crisis
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Australian e-waste, tripling the global average, presents rising cybersecurity risks, with 10-20% of breaches linked to improper disposal of old devices.
Fake AI social media ads spread malware to millions globally
Wed, 28th May 2025
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Vietnam-linked hackers have used fake AI ads on Facebook and LinkedIn to spread malware to millions globally, stealing sensitive data from users.
Malicious memes: How cybercriminals use humour to spread malware
Thu, 22nd May 2025
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Cybercriminals exploit viral memes to spread malware and phishing attacks, using humour to bypass defences and target millions online in Australia and beyond.
Cybercriminals industrialise attacks on hospitality sector, report finds
Thu, 22nd May 2025
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Cybercriminals increasingly target Australia's hospitality sector, exploiting digital gaps with sophisticated attacks and dark web services, Trustwave warns.
Qilin ransomware attack hits sheriff, $48K spent on recovery
Sat, 10th May 2025
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Ransomware gang Qilin claimed an April 2025 attack on Tennessee's Hamilton County Sheriff's Office, demanding USD $300,000, with no ransom paid.
Harrods cyber attack spotlights retailer risk amid cutbacks
Fri, 2nd May 2025
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The recent cyber attack on Harrods highlights rising cyber threats to retailers, linked to economic pressures potentially weakening security defences.
Zero-day hackers shift focus to enterprise tech in Google's report
Thu, 1st May 2025
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Google's GTIG reports 75 zero-day exploits in 2024, highlighting a rising threat to enterprise tech despite a slight overall decrease from 2023.
CrowdStrike launches unified data protection for AI & cloud
Wed, 30th Apr 2025
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CrowdStrike launches new Falcon Data Protection suite, offering real-time security for cloud, AI, endpoints, and SaaS to combat evolving cyber threats.
Offline malware attacks surge in Southeast Asia, hitting 50 million
Tue, 29th Apr 2025
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Kaspersky detected nearly 50 million on-device malware attacks in Southeast Asia in 2024, a 15% rise as offline threats target businesses via USBs and drives.
Akamai expands partner security programmes for enhanced API defence
Mon, 28th Apr 2025
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Akamai updates its Security Certified Service Provider schemes, enabling partners to enhance delivery and support for API security and Guardicore Segmentation.
Veeam report finds 69% of firms hit by ransomware in past year
Thu, 24th Apr 2025
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Nearly 69% of global firms, including Australian organisations, faced ransomware attacks in the past year, despite improved resilience efforts, says Veeam.
Qilin ransomware gang hits US courts & agencies in renewed wave
Wed, 23rd Apr 2025
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The ransomware group Qilin claims two cyber-attacks on US government bodies, raising concerns over public sector cybersecurity and service disruptions.
Rising threats to influencers as cyber attacks escalate
Wed, 9th Apr 2025
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Bitdefender reports a dramatic rise in cybercrime targeting social media influencers, uncovering over 9,000 malicious livestreams on YouTube in 2024.
World Backup Day highlights rise in ransomware incidents
Mon, 31st Mar 2025
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On World Backup Day, Apricorn warns of rising ransomware threats as incidents surged 11% in 2024, stressing the dire need for secure data backups.
Ransomware attacks rise 50% in February, Cl0p leads surge
Tue, 25th Mar 2025
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Ransomware attacks surged by 50% in February, totalling 886 incidents, with cyber gang Cl0p responsible for 37%, according to NCC Group's report.