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Data breach at OpenAI through analytics provider Mixpanel platform
Data Protection

Data breach at OpenAI through analytics provider Mixpanel platform

OpenAI ends Mixpanel use after a data breach exposed limited user information linked to its API platform, with no impact on core systems reported.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 27th Nov 2025
AI-driven identity fraud rises as deepfakes & injection attacks soar
Malware

AI-driven identity fraud rises as deepfakes & injection attacks soar

AI-driven identity fraud spikes with deepfakes causing 58% rise in biometric scams and a 40% surge in injection attacks, says Entrust report.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Thu, 27th Nov 2025
How Chief Financial Officers are redefining financial leadership in cybersecurity
Financial Systems

How Chief Financial Officers are redefining financial leadership in cybersecurity

CFOs are taking a lead in cybersecurity, viewing it as a vital business risk and investment, to shield organisations from growing digital threats and financial fallout.

By Jonathan Beeby • 4 min read • Mon, 24th Nov 2025
The new face of cyber fraud: Why retailers must stop turning a blind eye
LinkedIn

The new face of cyber fraud: Why retailers must stop turning a blind eye

Cyber fraud in Australia targets international students via gift card scams, with retailers often failing to intervene during purchases worth hundreds or thousands.

By Mellissah Smith • 6 min read • Sat, 22nd Nov 2025
Organisations struggle with non-human identity risks & AI demands
Data governance

Organisations struggle with non-human identity risks & AI demands

Organisations face rising risks from ungoverned non-human identities and AI demands, exposing them to cyber threats, regulatory pressure, and operational disruptions.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Sat, 22nd Nov 2025
Overcoming tool fragmentation and data gaps in the AI-powered SOC
Cloud Security

Overcoming tool fragmentation and data gaps in the AI-powered SOC

Most organisations grapple with fragmented security tools and slow data onboarding in SOCs, hindering threat detection and response amid rising cyber risks.

By Chris Scheels • 5 min read • Sat, 22nd Nov 2025
Infostealer attacks: How hackers steal data from companies
Malware

Infostealer attacks: How hackers steal data from companies

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

By Vakaris Noreika • 5 min read • Fri, 21st Nov 2025
TamperedChef malware uses fake installers to target key sectors
Malware

TamperedChef malware uses fake installers to target key sectors

The TamperedChef malware campaign targets healthcare, construction and manufacturing sectors using fake installers with valid digital signatures to spread malicious software.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 21st Nov 2025
Defence wins Premierships: What sports teach us about cybersecurity
Malware

Defence wins Premierships: What sports teach us about cybersecurity

Barracuda's Managed XDR cybersecurity uses a premiership-style defence approach, aligning threat response like an elite footy team's disciplined defence.

By Adam Khan • 5 min read • Fri, 21st Nov 2025

Stories from Other Regions

Social Engineering stories

AI-powered scams put New Zealand shoppers at risk this Black Friday
Data Protection

AI-powered scams put New Zealand shoppers at risk this Black Friday

AI-driven scams are posing a growing threat to New Zealand shoppers this Black Friday, as fraudsters create realistic fake websites to trick consumers.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Tue, 25th Nov 2025
AI-driven scams surge in Australia as shoppers lose AUD $445 each
Gaming

AI-driven scams surge in Australia as shoppers lose AUD $445 each

Australians lost an average of AUD $445 each to AI-driven holiday scams, with fake sites mimicking top tech and luxury brands surging ahead of festivities.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Tue, 25th Nov 2025
Beyond digital defences: The real-world threats to data centres
DataCentre infrastructure

Beyond digital defences: The real-world threats to data centres

Physical risks like theft and fire pose serious threats to data centres, now critical national infrastructure, requiring robust multi-layered security beyond cyber defences.

By Gary Agnew and Brian Ruddock • 5 min read • Mon, 24th Nov 2025
Australians warned of AI scams ahead of Black Friday sales rush
Multi-factor authentication

Australians warned of AI scams ahead of Black Friday sales rush

Australians are warned of AI-driven Black Friday scams, with fraudsters using advanced tactics to create realistic fake shopping sites and offers.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Mon, 24th Nov 2025
Black Friday shoppers warned of AI scams & rising phishing risks
Phishing

Black Friday shoppers warned of AI scams & rising phishing risks

Shoppers warned of rising AI-driven scams and phishing risks this Black Friday as fraudsters exploit urgent deals to harvest data and hijack loyalty accounts.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Sat, 22nd Nov 2025
Top cybersecurity shifts FIRST experts say will define 2026
Multi-factor authentication

Top cybersecurity shifts FIRST experts say will define 2026

Experts from FIRST warn that in 2026, rising cybersecurity risks driven by AI complexity and infrastructure limits demand stronger policies and resilience.

By Chris Gibson • 6 min read • Sat, 22nd Nov 2025
The real risks of untested AI (and what enterprises can do about it)
Data Protection

The real risks of untested AI (and what enterprises can do about it)

Enterprises face costly risks from untested AI, which often fails only in real-world use, causing bias, security lapses, and brand damage.

By Dean Hickman Smith • 5 min read • Fri, 21st Nov 2025
Borderless CS boosts affordable 24/7 cyber security for SMBs
Disaster Recovery

Borderless CS boosts affordable 24/7 cyber security for SMBs

Borderless CS offers affordable 24/7 managed cybersecurity services to SMBs, providing expert protection against rising digital threats and compliance support.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 21st Nov 2025
Traditional banks face 2026 shakeup as neobanks, fraud & T+1 loom
Crypto

Traditional banks face 2026 shakeup as neobanks, fraud & T+1 loom

In 2026, traditional banks will face fierce competition from neobanks, rising fraud risks, and new ISO 20022 rules, forcing urgent modernisation or loss of customers.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Fri, 21st Nov 2025