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Australian, global agencies cripple major cybercrime malware tools
Malware

Australian, global agencies cripple major cybercrime malware tools

Australian and global law enforcement, aided by Proofpoint, have disrupted Rhadamanthys and VenomRAT malware families used in cyberattacks worldwide, including in Australia.

By Melania Watson • 2 min read • Wed, 19th Nov 2025
Microsoft disrupts RaccoonO365 phishing operation targeting 365 users
Malware

Microsoft disrupts RaccoonO365 phishing operation targeting 365 users

Microsoft has seized 338 websites linked to RaccoonO365, disrupting a phishing service that stole 5,000 Microsoft 365 credentials across 94 countries.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Wed, 17th Sep 2025
Ransomware attacks in Australia soar by 110%, says Zscaler report
Digital Transformation

Ransomware attacks in Australia soar by 110%, says Zscaler report

Ransomware attacks in Australia have surged 110% year-on-year, with manufacturing, healthcare, and government sectors hit hardest, says Zscaler report.

By Melvin Hipolito • 5 min read • Wed, 10th Sep 2025
Australian businesses lose AUD $2.03 billion as AI scams surge
Data Protection

Australian businesses lose AUD $2.03 billion as AI scams surge

Australian businesses have lost AUD $2.03 billion to increasingly sophisticated AI-driven scams in 2024, signalling a growing threat to the economy.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Thu, 21st Aug 2025

Global Stories

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UK bill accelerates shift to offensive cyber security
Firewalls

UK bill accelerates shift to offensive cyber security

New UK cyber bill pushes critical sectors towards continuous offensive security testing as state-backed and criminal threats intensify.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 5 min read • Sat, 24th Jan 2026
Phishing-as-a-service kits drive surge in 2025 scams
Firewalls

Phishing-as-a-service kits drive surge in 2025 scams

Phishing-as-a-service kits doubled in 2025, now powering 90% of attacks as cyber gangs race to outsmart multifactor checks and filters.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Thu, 15th Jan 2026
Kyowon, Instagram cases expose APAC identity flaws
Privileged Access Management

Kyowon, Instagram cases expose APAC identity flaws

Kyowon outage and an Instagram bug expose entrenched identity security gaps across APAC, from credential hygiene to privileged access.

By Shannon Williams • 5 min read • Wed, 14th Jan 2026
AI-driven cyber threats spur surge in intel spending
Firewalls

AI-driven cyber threats spur surge in intel spending

Fears over AI-fuelled cyberattacks and state-backed hacking are pushing organisations to ramp up threat intelligence spending in 2026.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 12th Dec 2025
Battlefield 6 fans targeted by malware hidden in fake game files
Malware

Battlefield 6 fans targeted by malware hidden in fake game files

Cybercriminals target Battlefield 6 fans with malware disguised as pirated copies and trainers, risking data theft and remote PC control, warns Bitdefender Labs.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 26th Nov 2025
Retailers brace for cyber threats during Black Friday sales rush
Multi-factor authentication

Retailers brace for cyber threats during Black Friday sales rush

Retailers and shoppers brace for rising cyber threats as Black Friday and Cyber Monday prompt a surge in online transactions and security vulnerabilities.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Wed, 26th Nov 2025
AI-powered fraud could cost firms USD $11.5 billion by 2027
Identity and Access Management

AI-powered fraud could cost firms USD $11.5 billion by 2027

AI-driven digital fraud, including deepfakes and fake personas, could cost firms USD $11.5 billion globally by 2027, outpacing traditional defences.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Thu, 20th Nov 2025
TELUS unveils AI-driven email protection with 99.7% catch rate
Data Protection

TELUS unveils AI-driven email protection with 99.7% catch rate

TELUS launches AI-powered Email Protection Service Advanced, boasting a 99.7% phishing catch rate and support for major collaboration platforms like Microsoft 365.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Thu, 2nd Oct 2025
Quantum computing threat demands urgent action in Asia Pacific
Data Protection

Quantum computing threat demands urgent action in Asia Pacific

Quantum computing threatens to break current encryption across Asia Pacific, urging urgent upgrades to digital security as cyber risks escalate rapidly.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Wed, 24th Sep 2025
Cohesity & Semperis launch identity resilience for AD security
Data Protection

Cohesity & Semperis launch identity resilience for AD security

Cohesity and Semperis launch Identity Resilience, a new solution to protect enterprises' Microsoft Active Directory from cyberattacks and enable rapid recovery.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Thu, 18th Sep 2025
AI website builder Lovable fuels rise in phishing & scams
Malware

AI website builder Lovable fuels rise in phishing & scams

Cybercriminals exploit AI website builder Lovable to swiftly create phishing and scam sites, lowering barriers for digital crime, warns cybersecurity firm Proofpoint.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Tue, 26th Aug 2025
Deepfakes & AI scams prompt urgent call for workplace vigilance
Unified Communications

Deepfakes & AI scams prompt urgent call for workplace vigilance

Rising AI-driven deepfakes and scams demand heightened vigilance in workplaces, urging businesses to strengthen verification and staff caution to combat sophisticated threats.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Mon, 25th Aug 2025

Stories from Other Regions

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CyberSmart joins NCRCG to boost cyber resilience for UK SMEs
Smart Home

CyberSmart joins NCRCG to boost cyber resilience for UK SMEs

CyberSmart has joined the National Cyber Resilience Centre Group as a National Ambassador to bolster cyberdefence for UK SMEs and their MSPs.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Tue, 14th Oct 2025