Vail Summit Orthopaedics discloses year-long data breach exposing patient Social Security numbers and medical records after August 2024 email compromise. Meanwhile, critical vulnerability in Lorex security cameras allows remote code execution without authentication.
Singulr AI has launched its unified control plane to tackle enterprise AI governance chaos, securing $10M from Nexus and Dell Technologies Capital while addressing the shadow AI crisis plaguing 75% of enterprise employees.
Aon's 2025 Cyber Risk Report reveals AI-driven attacks and supply chain vulnerabilities escalating threats to Australian organizations. Meanwhile, St. Paul Minnesota deploys National Guard after sophisticated digital attack cripples city infrastructure and services.
Lt. General Michelle McGuinness, a 30-year military intelligence veteran, is appointed as Australia’s national cyber security coordinator. She aims to strengthen business-government collaboration against rising cyber threats.
Aleksandr Ermakov, a Russian linked to the REvil cybercrime group, has been detained for his alleged role in the 2022 Medibank hack, which exposed data from over 9 million customers. The breach has cost Medibank $17.6 million, with expenses expected to reach $35 million.
Global law enforcement, including Australia, took down the ransomware group LockBit, seizing its dark web site. This marks a significant win in the fight against cybercrime and underscores the power of international collaboration.
Taylor Swift fans in Australia have lost over $260,000 due to Ticketek account hacks through "credential stuffing," where hackers use stolen passwords from past breaches. This underscores the need for strong passwords, multi-factor authentication, and greater cybersecurity awareness.
Hackers at Pwn2Own Automotive 2024 won $200,000 for finding vulnerabilities in Tesla’s systems. The event awarded over $1 million to improve automotive cybersecurity. As electric vehicles grow, addressing these risks becomes even more critical.
Scams are rising in Australia, targeting younger Australians. Measures like the "confirmation of payee" system aim to boost security, but evolving tactics like AI highlight the need for better public awareness and global action against cyber threats.
The Federal Trade Commission's (FTC) inquiry into the multibillion-dollar investments by these tech giants in AI startups like OpenAI and Anthropic marks a pivotal moment.
Whilst many gamer’s play to relax, many others like to play for competitive reasons, therefore in-game cheating is a serious problem amongst professional players. That’s where anti-cheat software like Riot’s Vanguard comes in.
It’s no secret that businesses around the world are adopting AI and automation, with a study from IBM showing roughly 30% of IT professionals already relying on new AI and automation tools.
The AI Safety Initiative by Cloud Security Alliance partners with leading tech companies to promote secure and ethical AI development. This collaboration ensures AI advancements are responsibly managed, addressing both their immense potential and risks.
New York and the SEC are intensifying cybersecurity rules. US Radiology was fined $450,000 for a data breach, while the SEC mandates companies disclose cyber incidents within four days. These actions push for stronger data protection and corporate accountability.
CNC Newsroom and Tim Dole highlight Australia's 2023-2030 Cyber Strategy, focusing on the Six Shields framework. Recent cyberattacks, like those on DP World and Optus, stress the need for stronger defences and deeper alliances, especially under AUKUS, as Australia aims for cyber resilience.
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