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...
In May 2024, a water treatment plant near Sydney was hit by a cyber-kinetic attack. Hackers tried to poison the water supply. And this hit home a key truth: critical systems are not bullet‑proof. What Is SCADA—and Why It Matters...
Protecting patient data is a must. And HIPAA sets the rules. It guides how healthcare organisations must handle private health information. As we move into 2025, the stakes are higher than ever. Cyber threats are growing fast. Healthcare systems run...
In 2024, the average cost of a data breach reached USD 4.88 million. Such software exploitations remind us that reacting after an attack is no longer enough. Today, responding is not the goal but we need to stay ahead of...
Phishing started years ago as simple email scams. A message from a “bank” asked users to click a link and enter credentials. Those tricks were crude by today’s standards. Now, fraudsters use AI to auto-generate content, mimic voices, and even...