Wave of tech layoffs leads to more job scams
The tech industry is experiencing significant layoffs, leaving thousands of IT and cybersecurity professionals in search of new employment opportunities. Unfortunately, as these individuals search…
Month: May 2025
Global cybersecurity readiness remains critically low
Only 4% of organizations worldwide have achieved the ‘mature’ level of readiness required to withstand cybersecurity threats, according to Cisco’s 2025 Cybersecurity Readiness Index. This…
Super Retail Group to replace payroll, build HRIM
Super Retail Group is set to switch out its end-of-life payroll system and stand up a new human resources information management system (HRIM). The group…
Cisco IOS XE Wireless Controllers Vulnerability Enables Full Device Control for Attackers
Cisco has disclosed a critical security vulnerability in its IOS XE Wireless LAN Controllers that could allow unauthorized attackers to gain complete control of affected…
Top Ransomware Actors Actively Attacking Financial Sector, 406 Incidents Publicly Disclosed
The financial sector has emerged as a prime target for sophisticated ransomware operations, with a staggering 406 publicly disclosed incidents recorded between April 2024 and…
Agenda Ransomware Group Upgraded Their Arsenal With SmokeLoader and NETXLOADER
In a significant evolution of their attack capabilities, the Agenda ransomware group has recently incorporated SmokeLoader malware and a new .NET-based loader dubbed NETXLOADER into…
Security Fears are Holding Back AI in Australia
By Katherine Boiciuc, EY Regional Chief Technology and Innovation Officer, Oceania In boardrooms across Australia, executives are asking “is it secure?” whenever artificial intelligence (AI)…
PoC Tool Released for Max Severity Apache Parquet Vulnerability to Detect Affected Servers
A proof-of-concept (PoC) exploit tool has been publicly released for a maximum severity vulnerability in Apache Parquet, enabling security teams to easily identify affected servers. …
NSW Police to tackle staff turnover with new insights platform
NSW Police Force is seeking a new employee engagement platform in an effort to address workforce attrition and help it enhance employee health and wellbeing.…
CPA Australia and ACS Ink IT Skills MOU
CPA Australia and Australian Computer Society (ACS) have signed a memorandum of understanding having decided to collaborate to improve the career prospects of both IT…
LockBit ransomware gang hacked, victim negotiations exposed
The LockBit ransomware gang has suffered a data breach after its dark web affiliate panels were defaced and replaced with a message linking to a…
Europol Take Down DDoS-for-Hire Empire & Arrested 4 Admins
In a major blow to the cybercriminal ecosystem, Polish authorities have arrested four individuals who allegedly operated a network of Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS)…