Western Sydney International airport to appoint CISO – Security
Western Sydney International airport is looking to appoint a CISO as it readies to launch operations by 2026. Western Sydney International Terminal (Credit: Western Sydney…
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Australia launches ‘landmark’ bill to ban social media for children under 16 – Software
Australia’s government has introduced a bill in parliament that aims to ban social media for children under 16 and proposed fines of up to $49.5…
CISA says BianLian ransomware now focuses only on data theft
The BianLian ransomware operation has shifted its tactics, becoming primarily a data theft extortion group, according to an updated advisory from the U.S. Cybersecurity &…
North Korean hackers linked to 2019 Ethereum heist – Security
South Korean police said an investigation confirmed that hackers linked to North Korea’s military intelligence agency were responsible for an Ethereum cryptocurrency heist in 2019,…
Over 2,000 Palo Alto firewalls hacked using recently patched bugs
Hackers have already compromised thousands of Palo Alto Networks firewalls in attacks exploiting two recently patched zero-day vulnerabilities. The two security flaws are an authentication…
Microsoft slaps down Egyptian-run rent-a-phish operation
Microsoft’s Digital Crimes Unit (DCU) has scored a major win against the cyber criminal underworld after leading an operation to seize 240 fraudulent websites used…
Google must sell Chrome, US DOJ argues – Software
Google must sell its Chrome browser, share data and search results with rivals and take other measures – including possibly selling Android – to end…
Chinese hackers target Linux with new WolfsBane malware
A new Linux backdoor called ‘WolfsBane’ has been discovered, believed to be a port of Windows malware used by the Chinese ‘Gelsemium’ hacking group. ESET security…
BianLian cyber gang drops encryption-based ransomware
The Australian Cyber Security Centre (ACSC) and the United States’ Cyber Security and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), have published updated intelligence on the activities of…
Coles Group improves visibility across its SD-WAN – Networking – Software
Coles Group has expanded its use of ThousandEyes software this year to instrument and keep tabs on the performance of an SD-WAN connecting its 1400-plus…
Ransomhub ransomware gang claims the hack of Mexican government Legal Affairs Office
Ransomhub ransomware gang claims the hack of Mexican government Legal Affairs Office Pierluigi Paganini November 21, 2024 Mexico is investigating a ransomware attack targeting its…
Windows 11 KB5046740 update released with 14 changes and fixes
Microsoft has released the November 2024 preview cumulative update for Windows 11 24H2, with 14 improvements and fixes for multiple issues, including some affecting File Explorer,…