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Australian Ransomware Attack, 05 September 2023: Russian ransomware gang AlphV targets pathology company, law firms in latest string of attacks. Breached: Code Desktop, TissuPath, Strata Plan, Barry Plant Blackburn, Tisher Liner FC Law
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Australian Ransomware Attack October 2022: Singtel-owned Australian-based IT services provider Dialog hit by Windows ransomware. The attack on Dialog was carried out using the Agenda ransomware that runs only on Windows systems
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New Zealand Ransomware Attack February 2022. NZ technology company iTCo Solutions hacked, data stolen. Those responsible are claiming to have stolen more than 4 gigabytes of data.
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Australia Software Company Cyberattack April 2021: Enterprises need to change passwords following Australian privilege access management company ClickStudios, Passwordstate attack. Advises “please reset all the stored passwords, VPNs/Firewall/Switches, local accounts or any server passwords”
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Australian Service Provider Hacked? October 2020: Nitro Software user database put up for sale on dark web. A group that uses the name Shiny Hunters appears to have put up a database exfiltrated during a data breach of ASX-listed Nitro Software, a firm that offers a service to create, edit and sign PDFs and digital documents, on the dark web for sale.
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Australian Cyber Incident August 2020: Data#3 says it has been hit by a non-notifiable cyber incident. Company has made contact with 28 of its impacted customers and says its ongoing operations are fine.
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Australian Ransomware Attack June 2020: Matthews Australasia and Fitzpatrick Rushinek Associates have been hit by attackers using the Mespinoza/Pysa Windows ransomware, the same malware that was used to take down the Australian money management firm MyBudget, security sources have told iTWire
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Australian Ransomware Attack March 2020: Melbourne government-accredited IT services provider Geidi hit by REvil ransomware
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Australian Information Security Incident Reported: May 24 2019 Hacker claims to have stolen the...
Read MoreVocus has launched an audit of the physical security of one of its New Zealand data centres after a viral video showed the data centre foyer could be accessed by simply pushing two doors open. Source: Broken door lock at Vocus...
Read MoreThe Federal Government calls for industry feedback over its proposed critical infrastructure security laws. Source: What will the Govt’s critical infrastructure laws mean for IT partners? – ARN
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What you need to know On 30 June 2026, the Department of Home Affairs released a consultation paper Streamlining and Modernising the Security of … [...]
Real estate agents, landlords and tenants in New South Wales should be aware of the recent passing of the Residential Tenancies Amendment (Protection … [...]
...While cyber security practices have, for a period of time, focused on the security of personal information and other data, attacks on operational … [...]
Because one fake email can cause real financial loss.Cybercriminals often impersonate trusted businesses, suppliers, executives and colleagues to … [...]
Canva may not have been directly hacked, but one of its tools definitely was – and that’s just as risky, says BlueVoyant’s managing director APAC, … [...]
Ransomware actors are increasingly turning to violent new tactics in pursuit of a payday, and staff and families are paying the price. • Tue, 20 Oct … [...]
A growing number of councils across Victoria are moving to ban smart glasses from public facilities, including swimming pools, childcare centres, … [...]
Jobseekers are being warned of a rise in recruitment scammers on LinkedIn. The ACCC says it received 138 scam reports on LinkedIn in just two months. Professor Ryan Ko says [...]
Australia is a highly active class action forum, leaving businesses exposed to costly and burdensome litigation. [...]
Watch: Cyber resilience and the energy transition Ross Phillipson explores the cyber security risks and opportunities arising from the energy … [...]
The n0n ransomware group says it has tens of thousands of patient records as healthcare provider Hunter Neurology investigates a possible third-party … [...]
An Aussie accounting firm is listed as a hacking victim; OAIC and the Australian Taxation Office have been informed of the incident. Daniel Croft and … [...]
The ASD’s new Essentials framework is a step in the right direction, says the Australian Information Security Association. • Fri, 16 Oct 2026 • … [...]
Qilin ransomware group claims breach of Chadwick Switchboards; allegedly stolen data published on the dark web. • Fri, 16 Oct 2026 • … [...]
A former government software engineer claims Canberra's mismanagement of our data is scandalous. Samuel Spencer tells 7NEWS that sensitive budget information is being stored on outdated software, leaving it vulnerable [...]
From banks battling big tech for AI talent to ransomware attacks exposing sensitive medical records, David Hollingworth and Daniel Croft unpack another eventful week in cyber security – including why [...]
Key points ASD is replacing the Essential Eight with ASD Essentials, a principles-based framework, though it will likely take a year or two to become … [...]
Key points ASIC's CISO Jamie Norton and senior executive leader for data, analytics and AI Graham Jefferson have both resigned, with Norton staying … [...]
Key points Citizen Lab's Exposing Adfection report says Israeli firm Discover-Tech used online ads to track devices and help plant spyware, reaching … [...]
The Australian government looks likely to introduce stronger legal checks on artificial intelligence (AI) companies to parliament early next year, … [...]
Sensitive Australian court data was accessed in India more than a decade ago, newly surfaced emails have revealed, but the court took no action and … [...]
The Queensland government department delivering the state's first cyber security strategy lost more than $800,000 in a cyber attack, a new report has … [...]
The number of data breaches across Queensland's public sector is increasing, including some deemed malicious and intentional, the state's privacy … [...]
An Adelaide private hospital has notified individuals and cyber security authorities of a data breach of personal information. In a limited statement, … [...]