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Retailers urged to strengthen cybersecurity after global attacks
Ransomware

Retailers urged to strengthen cybersecurity after global attacks

Retailers worldwide face mounting cyber attacks, with experts urging stronger security and supply chain oversight after breaches at Adidas, Victoria's Secret and Cartier.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Wed, 4th Jun 2025
Fake CAPTCHA scam targets 2,353 WordPress sites, warns CyberCX
Malware

Fake CAPTCHA scam targets 2,353 WordPress sites, warns CyberCX

CyberCX warns 2,353 WordPress sites, including 82 in Australia and New Zealand, have been targeted by the DarkEngine fake CAPTCHA scam spreading malware.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 3rd Jun 2025
APAC Retailers Embrace AI Amid Shifting Consumer Preferences
Digital Transformation

APAC Retailers Embrace AI Amid Shifting Consumer Preferences

Over a third of APAC consumers now use AI for shopping, boosting convenience and new brand discoveries, says Adyen's 2025 report.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Mon, 2nd Jun 2025
Strengthening cyber resilience in superannuation
Multi-factor authentication

Strengthening cyber resilience in superannuation

Cyberattacks have drained AU$500,000 from Australian super funds, exposing 12.6 million members and prompting calls for stronger, layered digital defences.

By Kon Poptodorov • 4 min read • Fri, 30th May 2025
Most high-traffic email domains still vulnerable to phishing
Phishing

Most high-traffic email domains still vulnerable to phishing

New research reveals 92% of the world's top email domains remain vulnerable to phishing due to inadequate DMARC enforcement, exposing businesses globally.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Fri, 30th May 2025
Cisco Duo launches identity service to tackle AI cyber threats
Multi-factor authentication

Cisco Duo launches identity service to tackle AI cyber threats

Cisco Duo unveils Duo IAM, a new identity service enhancing AI-driven security with passwordless login and advanced threat protection for safer access.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Thu, 29th May 2025
Fake AI social media ads spread malware to millions globally
Malware

Fake AI social media ads spread malware to millions globally

Vietnam-linked hackers have used fake AI ads on Facebook and LinkedIn to spread malware to millions globally, stealing sensitive data from users.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Wed, 28th May 2025
Phishing attacks exploit AppSheet to mimic Meta & evade defences
Phishing

Phishing attacks exploit AppSheet to mimic Meta & evade defences

KnowBe4 Threat Labs warns of rising phishing attacks exploiting Google's AppSheet, impersonating Meta to bypass conventional email defences worldwide.

By Melvin Hipolito • 5 min read • Mon, 26th May 2025
Malicious memes: How cybercriminals use humour to spread malware
Malware

Malicious memes: How cybercriminals use humour to spread malware

Cybercriminals exploit viral memes to spread malware and phishing attacks, using humour to bypass defences and target millions online in Australia and beyond.

By Erich Kron • 5 min read • Thu, 22nd May 2025
Cloudflare, Microsoft & police disrupt global malware service
Malware

Cloudflare, Microsoft & police disrupt global malware service

Cloudflare and Microsoft, with global law enforcement, have disrupted LummaC2, a major malware service stealing data worldwide and used for cybercrime.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Thu, 22nd May 2025

Stories from Other Regions

Social Engineering stories

Exclusive: Why Cyberattacks on Aussie businesses are becoming more advanced
Ransomware

Exclusive: Why Cyberattacks on Aussie businesses are becoming more advanced

Australian businesses face more complex cyberattacks as AI-powered ransomware, BEC, and supply chain threats escalate, warns Borderless CS CEO Jayaprakash Muthusamy.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Thu, 5th Jun 2025
UK businesses neglect printer security despite rising risks
Data Privacy

UK businesses neglect printer security despite rising risks

Despite rising cyber threat awareness, only 14% of UK employees trained on security receive printer-specific training, leaving devices vulnerable.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Tue, 3rd Jun 2025
AI accelerates identity fraud as firms overestimate defences
Fintech

AI accelerates identity fraud as firms overestimate defences

Significant rise in identity fraud targeting European firms, with 59% reporting more attacks despite 74% feeling confident in their defences, Signicat finds.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Tue, 3rd Jun 2025
Infinigate secures Keepnet xHRM rights to counter vishing rise
Phishing

Infinigate secures Keepnet xHRM rights to counter vishing rise

Infinigate has partnered with Keepnet to distribute human risk management tools across Europe amid rising threats.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 3rd Jun 2025
AI-driven phishing attacks surge against Australian targets in 2024
Digital Transformation

AI-driven phishing attacks surge against Australian targets in 2024

AI-driven phishing attacks targeting Australian businesses surged in 2024, with over 30 million attempts recorded, making Australia the eighth most targeted country.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Fri, 30th May 2025
AI-fuelled scams & phishing soar in New Zealand, says Gen
Malware

AI-fuelled scams & phishing soar in New Zealand, says Gen

AI-driven scams have surged in New Zealand, with fake update scams up 11,000%, as cybercriminals exploit breached data and new AI tools, Gen reveals.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Thu, 29th May 2025
US government face surge in cyberattacks amid budget cuts
Ransomware

US government face surge in cyberattacks amid budget cuts

US state and local governments face a surge in cyberattacks amid budget cuts, with ransom costs averaging USD $872,656 per attack since 2018.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Wed, 28th May 2025
Ransomware attack hits food supply chain, exposes retail risks
Multi-factor authentication

Ransomware attack hits food supply chain, exposes retail risks

Peter Green Chilled faces a ransomware attack disrupting UK food deliveries, highlighting escalating cyber threats to retail supply chains nationwide.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 22nd May 2025