Microsoft announced Wednesday that it worked with international law enforcement to seize infrastructure used to run cybercrime subscription service RedVDS and organized civil actions in the United States and United Kingdom to disrupt its further use. RedVDS has enabled at least $40 million in fraud losses in the U.S. since March 2025, according to Microsoft.…
Category: Australia
Australia, Canada, Cybercrime, Cybersecurity, Global Security News, North America, Ransomware
Ukrainian national pleads guilty to Nefilim ransomware attacks
Artem Aleksandrovych Stryzhak, a 35-year-old Ukrainian national, pleaded guilty Friday to multiple crimes stemming from his involvement in a string of ransomware attacks targeting U.S. and Europe-based organizations from mid 2018 to late 2021. He faces up to 10 years in jail for conspiracy to commit fraud, including extortion. Stryzhak was arrested in Spain in…
Australia, Breaking News, cyber crime, Global Security News, hacking, Security
Australian man jailed for 7+ years over airport and in-flight Wi-Fi attacks
Australian Michael Clapsis got 7 years and 4 months in prison for Wi-Fi attacks at airports and on flights, stealing sensitive data. Australian man Michael Clapsis (44) was sentenced to 7 years and 4 months in prison for conducting Wi-Fi attacks at airports and on flights, stealing sensitive information, according to the Australian Federal Police…
Australia, cyber attack, cyber crime, Cybersecurity, Evil Twin, Global Security News
Evil Twin Wi‑Fi Hacker Jailed for Stealing Data Mid‑Flight
An Australian man who used fake “evil‑twin” Wi‑Fi networks at airports and on flights to steal travellers’ data has been jailed for 7 years and 4 months.
Asia Pacific, Australia, Geopolitics, Global Security News, Policy, Threats
While White House demands deterrence, Trump shrugs
The Trump administration’s top cyber officials have emphasized the urgent need to take aggressive action to deter increasingly brazen foreign cyberattacks. Trump himself, however, has repeatedly brushed aside the notion that foreign cyber activity is anything even really noteworthy. When Trump’s team talks about foreign hacking, be it China’s alleged massive cyberespionage campaign against telecommunications…
Australia, Cybersecurity, Exploits, Global Security News, Government, Technology, Threats
CISA, NSA offer guidance to better protect Microsoft Exchange Servers
Cybersecurity experts from multiple federal agencies released guidance to help organizations bolster their defenses against attacks on on-premises Microsoft Exchange Servers, resurfacing and building upon previously shared advice that generally applies to most technology. The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency said the security blueprint for Microsoft Exchange Server is a follow-up effort to an emergency…
Asia Pacific, Australia, Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), Global Security News, Government, Policy, Technology
CISA guide seeks a unified approach to software ‘ingredients lists’
Compiling an “ingredients list” for software can help organizations reduce cyber risks, avoid fines and save time, among other benefits, a Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency-led guide published Wednesday advises. The CISA document, produced with the National Security Agency and cyber agencies from 14 other countries, aims to produce a shared vision on advancing the…
Asia Pacific, Australia, Canada, Geopolitics, Global Security News, Government, Threats
Salt Typhoon hacking campaign goes beyond previously disclosed targets, world cyber agencies say
A notorious Chinese hacking campaign against telecommunications companies has now reached into a variety of additional sectors across the globe, including government, transportation, lodging and military targets, according to an alert U.S. and world cybersecurity agencies published Wednesday. The alert is an effort to give technical details to potential victims of the campaign from the…
Australia, Cloud, Global Security News, leaks, privacy, Security
Global Fashion Label SABO’s 3.5M Customer Records Exposed Online
Global fashion brand SABO suffers data breach, exposing 3.5+ million customer records including names, addresses, and order details. Learn about the risks and what to do.
Australia, Canada, china, Citizen Lab, fbi, Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), Geopolitics, Germany, Global Security News, Lookout, National Security Agency, New Zealand, North America, Spyware, taiwan, Threats, Tibet, Uighur, United Kingdom (U.K.)
BadBazaar and Moonshine malware targets Taiwanese, Tibetan and Uyghur groups, U.K. warns
Two spyware variants are targeting Uyghur, Taiwanese and Tibetan groups and individuals, the U.K.’s National Cyber Security Centre warned in a joint alert Wednesday with Western allies. Cybersecurity researchers have previously linked the BADBAZAAR and MOONSHINE spyware to the Chinese government. The variants mentioned in Wednesday’s alert trojanize apps that are of interest to the…
Australia, Email Security Insights, Global Security News, Security Bloggers Network
Securing Your Supply Chain from Phishing Attacks
In this piece, Tass Kalfoglou, the director of our APAC Business Unit, sheds light on supply chain vulnerabilities and the need to level up domain security. The post Securing Your Supply Chain from Phishing Attacks appeared first on Security Boulevard.
Amnesty International, Australia, Canada, Citizen Lab, Europe, Global Security News, Israel, Italy, paragon, privacy, Singapore, Spyware, Threats
Six additional countries identified as suspected Paragon spyware customers
Researchers have identified suspected government customers of spyware company Paragon Solutions in six more countries that hadn’t previously been publicly identified, according to a report published Wednesday. The University of Toronto’s Citizen Lab said it mapped the infrastructure of Paragon’s Graphite tool after a tip from a collaborator, and found a subset of suspected Paragon…
Android, Australia, Canada, Global IT News, Global Security News, Israel, Italy, paragon, Paragon Solutions, privacy, Security, Spyware, surveillance
Researchers name several countries as potential Paragon spyware customers
The Citizen Lab said it believes several governments may be customers of spyware maker Paragon Solutions. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
Australia, Cybersecurity, Global IT News, Global Security News, Kaspersky, Security
Australia bans government use of Kaspersky software due to ‘unacceptable security risk’
The Australian government followed the U.S., Canada, and the United Kingdom in taking action against the Russian cybersecurity giant © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
APAC, Australia, Data Breaches, Exploits, Global Security News, Security
Australians Hit With One Cyber Attack Every Second in 2024
Australia saw a record surge in cyber attacks in 2024, with data breaches escalating. Experts warn of rising risks as hackers may exploit AI-driven tactics.
APAC, Australia, cyber security, Cybersecurity, email security, Global Security News, Security
Phishing Emails Targeting Australian Firms Rise by 30% in 2024
For the APAC region as a whole, credential phishing attacks rose by 30.5% between 2023 and 2024.
AI Cybersecurity, APAC, Australia, Global Security News, Security
5 Emerging AI Threats Australian Cyber Pros Must Watch in 2025
AI cloning and deepfakes rank among the top challenges for Australian cybersecurity professionals in 2025.
Australia, essential eight, Global Security News, government cyber security australia, International, Security
Australian Government Agencies Failing to Keep Up With Cyber Security Change
Cyber security maturity declines among Australian government agencies in 2024, as legacy IT systems hinder progress under the Essential Eight framework.
Australia, Global Security News, HR Policy, International, it hiring australia 2025, it jobs australia 2025, Security, Tech & Work
Australian IT Sector Maintains Strong Employment Outlook for 2025
IT hiring intentions remain strong, though competition for jobs could be fierce.
APAC, Artificial Intelligence, Australia, Exploits, Global Security News, Rapid7, Security
APAC: Ransomware to Cause ‘Bumpy’ Security Ride in 2025
Cashed-up ransomware criminals may exploit more zero days while potential blanket ransomware payment bans hang over defenders like a shadow.
APAC, Australia, Cloud, cyber security, Global Security News, Salt Typhoon, salt typhoon australia, Security
Australian IT Pros Urged to Guard Against Chinese Cybersecurity Threats
Australian IT pros are urged to strengthen defenses as Chinese cyber threats target critical infrastructure and sensitive data.
Apple, Australia, Big Data, Cloud Security, Global Security News, Google, Innovation, International, Microsoft, Security, tech conferences, tech events, United Kingdom
Top Tech Conferences & Events to Add to Your Calendar in 2025
A great way to stay current with the latest technology trends and innovations is by attending conferences. Read and bookmark our tech events guide.