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Kaspersky discovers & patches zero-day Chrome flaw
Malware

Kaspersky discovers & patches zero-day Chrome flaw

Kaspersky has uncovered and patched a critical zero-day vulnerability in Google Chrome, enabling attackers to bypass sandbox protections via malicious links.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 3rd Apr 2025
Building a culture of cyber hygiene
Data Protection

Building a culture of cyber hygiene

As cyber attacks surge, the World Economic Forum warns of a widening skills gap, urging organisations to foster a culture of cyber hygiene for better security.

By Jack Meltzer • 4 min read • Tue, 18th Mar 2025
JFrog & Hugging Face join forces to secure AI models
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

JFrog & Hugging Face join forces to secure AI models

JFrog has partnered with Hugging Face to enhance security for machine learning models, boosting safety measures on the Hugging Face Hub against potential threats.

By Kaleah Salmon • 2 min read • Tue, 18th Mar 2025
Microsoft patches 56 vulnerabilities, 7 zero days fixed
Phishing

Microsoft patches 56 vulnerabilities, 7 zero days fixed

Microsoft has patched 56 vulnerabilities in its latest update, including seven zero-day flaws, six of which have been actively exploited.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 18th Mar 2025
February 2025 reports record spike in ransomware attacks
Ransomware

February 2025 reports record spike in ransomware attacks

A recent Bitdefender report reveals February 2025 as the worst month for ransomware, with victims rising 126% to 962, including a notable impact on Australia.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Mon, 17th Mar 2025
Mandiant uncovers UNC3886 cyber-attack on Juniper routers
Malware

Mandiant uncovers UNC3886 cyber-attack on Juniper routers

Mandiant has uncovered a sophisticated cyber espionage campaign by the China-linked group UNC3886, targeting outdated Juniper Networks routers with advanced malware.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 13th Mar 2025
Exclusive: Cyber threats escalate as Australian organisations face sophisticated attacks
Ransomware

Exclusive: Cyber threats escalate as Australian organisations face sophisticated attacks

Australian organisations face escalating cyber threats as ransomware groups adopt advanced tactics previously seen only in state-sponsored attacks.

By Melania Watson • 5 min read • Thu, 6th Mar 2025
Australia ranks fourth in global cybersecurity attack list
IoT Security

Australia ranks fourth in global cybersecurity attack list

Australia has climbed to fourth place globally for cyberattacks on critical infrastructure, as a report reveals a surge in diverse threats targeting various sectors.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Thu, 27th Feb 2025
2025 forecast predicts a rise in global cyber threats
Risk & Compliance

2025 forecast predicts a rise in global cyber threats

The Forum of Incident Response and Security Teams predicts a staggering 45,505 reported vulnerabilities for 2025, marking an 11% rise from 2024.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 26th Feb 2025
FBI & CISA warn of Ghost ransomware threats worldwide
Malware

FBI & CISA warn of Ghost ransomware threats worldwide

The FBI and CISA have alerted organisations to increased cyber threats from China's Ghost ransomware group, affecting over 70 countries through outdated software.

By Kaleah Salmon • 2 min read • Tue, 25th Feb 2025
Microsoft's February 2025 patch fixes 56 vulnerabilities
Malware

Microsoft's February 2025 patch fixes 56 vulnerabilities

Microsoft has patched 56 vulnerabilities in its February 2025 update, including two now exploited, marking a fifth month of no critical zero-days released.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Mon, 24th Feb 2025
The State of Java in 2025: Oracle's dominance is over
Artificial Intelligence

The State of Java in 2025: Oracle's dominance is over

In a significant shift, 90% of Australian firms are eyeing alternatives to Oracle Java, citing concerns over its pricing and cloud inefficiencies, according to a new survey.

By Simon Ritter • 4 min read • Fri, 21st Feb 2025
High-severity SQL vulnerability found in PostgreSQL tool
Rapid7

High-severity SQL vulnerability found in PostgreSQL tool

Rapid7 has revealed a critical SQL injection vulnerability in PostgreSQL's psql tool, potentially exposing users to severe security risks.

By Melania Watson • 2 min read • Fri, 14th Feb 2025
GitHub partners with Endor Labs to boost security features
Cloud Security

GitHub partners with Endor Labs to boost security features

GitHub has partnered with Endor Labs, integrating advanced security software to help developers swiftly identify and manage critical vulnerabilities within the platform.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Fri, 14th Feb 2025
Akamai uncovers critical Kubernetes flaw for Windows nodes
Virtualisation

Akamai uncovers critical Kubernetes flaw for Windows nodes

Akamai's security team has revealed a serious flaw in Kubernetes, allowing remote code execution on Windows endpoints, posing significant risks to clusters.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 28th Jan 2025
Zyxel Networks wins 2024 award for firewall innovation
Firewalls

Zyxel Networks wins 2024 award for firewall innovation

Zyxel Networks has won the 2024 Cyber Security Award for Innovation for its USG FLEX 200HP Security Firewall, enhancing global digital resilience.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Tue, 21st Jan 2025
Fortinet firewalls hit by major data leak and zero-day flaw
Firewalls

Fortinet firewalls hit by major data leak and zero-day flaw

A major data leak impacting Fortinet firewalls has revealed sensitive information from 15,000 devices following a critical vulnerability, prompting urgent cybersecurity measures.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 17th Jan 2025

Stories from Other Regions

March Patch Tuesday reveals 57 vulnerabilities
Cybersecurity

March Patch Tuesday reveals 57 vulnerabilities

Microsoft has revealed it will fix 57 vulnerabilities in its March 2025 Patch Tuesday update, including six previously exploited in the wild.

By Adam Barnett • 7 min read • Wed, 12th Mar 2025