AI brings fresh power to cybersecurity, hunting threats at speed. It also arms attackers with smarter tools. On one side, attackers sharpen AI to breach systems. On the other, defenders build AI to fight back. What started as tools are...
Australia’s telecom sector has once again been shaken by a major data breach. iiNet, a well-known internet provider, confirmed that the personal data of more than 280,000 customers was exposed after attackers infiltrated its order management system. The attackers gained...
Quantum computing isn’t science fiction anymore. It’s real, it’s moving fast, and it’s going to change how we handle data, security, and systems. With huge computing power, quantum machines will be able to crack encryption that protects almost everything we...
Threat actors have claimed a cyber attack on an accounting firm in New Zealand. They say they stole client records, emails, databases and 365 gigabytes of documents. The firm, TAS NZ Bay Limited, is in Auckland and known for its client‑centred service....
In 2023–24, espionage incidents cost Australia a staggering $12.5 billion. This figure, revealed in a report by ASIO and the Australian Institute of Criminology, reflects both direct and indirect losses—from stolen intellectual property to the costs of preventing and investigating...
Cybernetic GI Security Bulletin provides a summary of new vulnerabilities that have been recorded by the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) National Vulnerability Database (NVD). The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) National Cybersecurity and Communications Integration Center (NCCIC) /...
In less than three weeks, three big names—Ingram Micro, United Natural Foods Inc. (UNFI), and McDonald’s—faced major data breaches. These businesses span tech distribution, food logistics, and retail. None involved complex nation-state hacks or zero-day exploits. Instead, each fell victim...
In June 2025, the FBI issued a blunt warning: cybercriminals are targeting the airline industry. This isn’t a one-off. It’s part of a growing trend that puts airlines, airports, and millions of passengers at risk. With rising global tensions and...
Over the weekend, the FBI, Google and Palo Alto Networks flagged a surge in cyber attacks on airlines and travel firms. These alerts match the operating pattern of the hacker group known as Scattered Spider. Recent signs suggest Australia may...
In an era where data is one of a company’s most valuable assets, it’s astonishing that some of Australia’s largest organisations continue to leave gaping holes in their cybersecurity defences. The recent cyberattack on Qantas is yet another wake-up call...