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A repository of news, media articles, explanatory content and related items.
The 30 countries pledging to fight ransomware in US-led global coalition
30 countries have pledged to fight the threat of ransomware and harden the global financial system from exploitation. Here’s why.
October 24, 2021
Hacker steals government ID database for Argentina’s entire population
October 21, 2021
A hacker has breached the Argentinian government’s network and stolen ID card details for the country’s entire population.
FluBot SMS surge continues as scammers master reverse psychology
October 19, 2021
The FluBot SMS-based scam continues to affect Australia, with scammers altering their strategy in an attempt to continue impacting users.
Cyber threat actors being tracked by Google revealed for 2021
October 17, 2021
The Australian government is planning to introduce tougher criminal offences and penalties for ransomware crooks as well as a mandatory reporting regime for victims of ransomware attacks.
Cyber threats against ‘Medieval’ controls: Australia ‘woefully’ unprepared – ANZ CEO
September 22, 2021
ANZ chief executive Shayne Elliott says the majority of Australian businesses are “hopelessly unprepared” for cyberattacks, a mounting threat as the digitisation of society gains pace and criminals exploit vulnerabilities during COVID-19.
Hack every 8 minutes: Australia, COVID-19 and the cybercrime pandemic
September 20, 2021
Australian organisations reported an incident of cyber crime once every eight minutes last year, as criminals sought to extort businesses for their money, exploit the COVID-19 crisis, and disrupt essential services and critical infrastructure.
REvil Ransomware Returns, Already Exposing Data
September 13, 2021
Recent research reveals the characteristics of likely victims of ransomware attacks. Medium to large businesses in Australia definitely fit the bill.