Strip clubs to education hubs hacked in password grab Online criminals have compromised thousands of websites, including those of Australian businesses, in an attempt to steal users' passwords. AAP · Jun 2, 2025
Key sectors most vulnerable to hacking in AI arms race Artificial intelligence is being used to craft more dangerous cyber attacks, putting some of Australia's most critical industry sectors at greatest risk. AAP · Apr 7, 2025
As DeepSeek upends the AI industry, one group is urging Australia to embrace the opportunity Recruiting top graduates could stop other countries pulling ahead in artificial intelligence race, tech council says The Guardian - AU · Feb 1, 2025
Hackers dial up data extortion, email attacks Hackers are stealing hundreds of thousands of dollars from businesses in email attacks, a cybersecurity report shows, but ransomware is becoming less common. AAP · Apr 8, 2024
Shadowy world of ransomware-for-hire revealed by online account activity linked to the Medibank hack Experts have pieced together the online history of Aleksandr Gennadievich Ermakov to reveal his alleged cybercrime operations in the years leading up to the attack The Guardian - AU · Jan 27, 2024
$5b cyber deal to create high-value jobs Government can't do it all in national cyber security. The Canberra Times · Oct 24, 2023
Gaza hospitals in crisis, says WHO – as it happened This blog is now closed. Follow live news at the blog below: Israel-Hamas war live The Guardian - AU · Oct 11, 2023
Israel-Hamas war likely to result in increased cyber-attacks, Australia told Cybersecurity organisation CyberCX says groups previously focused on Russia’s invasion of Ukraine are refocusing on Israel-Hamas war The Guardian - AU · Oct 11, 2023
Hackers behind Microsoft outage most likely Russian-backed group aiming to ‘drive division’ in the west Cybersecurity firm says Anonymous Sudan is unlikely to be authentic hacktivist group, as initially believed The Guardian - AU · Jun 19, 2023
Security Expert Defeats Lenovo Laptop BIOS Password With a Screwdriver Forgotten BIOS passwords can be reset or disabled using a simple screwdriver trick on some laptops. Tom’s Hardware · Jun 15, 2023
The 17-year-old hacker helping organisations stay safe from cybercrime As a fresh-faced teen preparing to sit his Year 12 exams, Jackson Henry is not what most people might imagine when they hear the word "hacker". ABC News · Apr 10, 2023
TikTok is to be banned from government devices over security fears. How big is the threat and could it soon be banned for everyone? It's been announced TikTok is to be banned on government-issued devices. But what's the fuss about and what happens next? ABC News · Apr 4, 2023
Experts unpack the cyber black market, cybersecurity and hacking Millions of Australians have had their hacked data openly traded online, but how do you know if you've been impacted, and what can you do to safeguard yourself in the future? ABC News · Nov 28, 2022
Cyber black market selling hacked ATO and MyGov logins shows Medibank and Optus only tip of iceberg ABC Investigation uncovers large swathes of confidential material widely available on the open internet, ranging from sensitive contracts to privileged legal advice about a student's death. ABC News · Nov 27, 2022
ABC News · Feb 23, 2022 Russian cyber attacks could inadvertently hit Australia, warns government cyber agency Cyber agencies do not expect Russia to directly target Australia in retaliation for financial sanctions but many countries could become collateral damage in the escalating cyber conflict.