Quishing via QR Codes Emerging as a Top Attack Vector Used by Hackers
QR codes, once a symbol of convenience and security in digital interactions, have become a significant target for cybercriminals. The Rise of Fake QR Code…
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WA Education boosts cyber function – Training & Development – Security
Western Australia’s Department of Education has increased its IT security resourcing with the appointment of Prashant Singh as manager of cyber security. Reporting to CIO…
Sky ECC encrypted service distributors arrested in Spain, Netherlands
Four distributors of the encrypted communications service Sky ECC, used extensively by criminals, were arrested in Spain and the Netherlands. According to an announcement by…
NetSupport RAT Grant Attackers Full Access to Victims Systems
The eSentire Threat Response Unit (TRU) has reported a significant rise in incidents involving the NetSupport Remote Access Trojan (RAT) since January 2025. This malicious…
Treasury M365 Copilot review estimates 13-minute efficiency gain needed to justify licence cost – Software
Treasury has estimated that a Microsoft 365 Copilot licence for a “mid-level” government staffer could pay for itself if it freed up 13 minutes of…
Hacker pleads guilty to SIM swap attack on US SEC X account
Today, an Alabama man pleaded guilty to hijacking the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) account on X in a January 2024 SIM swapping attack.…
Ransomware Payments Plunge 35% as More Victims Refuse to Pay
In a significant shift within the ransomware landscape, global ransom payments plummeted by 35% in 2024, falling from $1.25 billion in 2023 to $813.55 million,…
4 Arrested as Police Dismantle 8Base Ransomware, Seize Dark Web Sites
International law enforcement agencies have seized the dark web infrastructure of the notorious 8Base ransomware group and arrested four suspected members, including two men and…
Australia Post HR transformation leader exits – HR
Australia Post’s head of people services Laura Cheail has left after a decade at the service in a variety of transformation and digital-oriented roles. Cheail…
Apple fixes zero-day exploited in ‘extremely sophisticated’ attacks
Apple has released emergency security updates to patch a zero-day vulnerability that the company says was exploited in targeted and “extremely sophisticated” attacks. “A physical…
Seven-Year-Old Linux Kernel Bug Opens Door to Remote Code Execution
Researchers have uncovered a critical vulnerability in the Linux kernel, dating back seven years, that could allow attackers to execute remote code. The flaw, identified…
Quishing via QR Codes Emerging As a Top Attack Vector Used by Hackers
QR codes have become an integral part of our digital lives, offering quick access to websites, services, and even payment systems. However, their widespread use…