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 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...
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...
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...
Cybersecurity threats are no longer just about firewalls and fancy software. Today, your biggest risk could be sitting right inside your office. Employees, often unknowingly, open the door to hackers, phishing attacks, and data breaches. Even companies with strong technical...
In February 2025, Genea, one of Australia's leading fertility services providers, experienced a significant cyberattack that compromised sensitive patient data, highlighting critical vulnerabilities in healthcare cybersecurity. Discovery and Immediate Response On February 14, 2025, Genea detected suspicious activity within its...
Gmail is the world's most popular email service, with over 2.5 billion users. However, AI-powered cyberattacks are targeting it more than ever. The hackers are employing artificial intelligence to create more complex phishing scams and malware and even deepfakes to...