Data theft stories

Attackers exploit unpatched ScreenConnect and Microsoft 365 credentials for unauthorised network access, raising breach risks for organisations worldwide.

Ransomware attacks on manufacturing shift from encryption to data theft and extortion, with recovery costs averaging USD $1.3 million, reveals new research.

Cybercriminals target Battlefield 6 fans with malware disguised as pirated copies and trainers, risking data theft and remote PC control, warns Bitdefender Labs.

Firevault partners with Sona Insurance Solutions to provide UK firms with offline data storage, enhancing protection against rising cyber threats and insurer demands.

Infostealer malware exploits employee mistakes to steal sensitive data, posing a severe threat to businesses and client security worldwide.

Over half of Black Friday-themed spam emails are scams, with fraudsters impersonating brands like Amazon to steal personal data worldwide.

Australians lost over AUD $87,000 to scams last year, with risky cyber habits like password reuse and oversharing on social media putting many at threat.

Australian organisations face increasing ransomware threats from top groups like Qilin, Akira, Scattered Spider, impacting sectors from healthcare to education and business.

Tenable reveals seven major ChatGPT vulnerabilities exposing users to risks of data theft and malicious attacks, with some flaws still unpatched in ChatGPT-5.

Blackwired launches AI-powered ThirdWatch upgrades to predict and prevent cyber-attacks, enhancing threat visualisation and intelligence for global businesses.

Tenable Research uncovers seven vulnerabilities in ChatGPT-4o and ChatGPT-5 risking user data theft via indirect prompt injections and persistent memory flaws.

Google’s threat team warns that hackers are now using AI to create self-modifying malware and evade defences.

Global ransomware attacks surged 28% in September, with Industrials hardest hit, as cyber criminals ramp up efforts ahead of the busy holiday season.

Ransom payments fell to a historic low of 23% in Q3 2025 as cyber extortion tactics shift towards targeted, costlier attacks on larger firms.

Australian homes now face nearly 29 cyberattacks daily, up from 10 last year, as connected devices per household surge to 22, new research reveals.

Bitdefender reports a 63% rise in malicious Halloween spam, with scams posing as festive giveaways and retail offers to steal data or spread malware.

The Australian Government is trialling digital ID pilots to simplify rental applications and better protect renters’ personal data from misuse and theft.

Fragmented security apps cost users up to $850 yearly, exposing them to cyber risks and alert fatigue, says new study by Ontario Tech University and PureVPN.

Automation and AI slash ransomware attack times to 18 minutes, challenging defenders to match speed with automated defences, says ReliaQuest report.

Over half of cyberattacks last year were driven by extortion or ransomware, with criminals focusing on financial gain rather than espionage, Microsoft reveals.