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Nation-state cyberattacks expose weaknesses in vital infrastructure
Supply Chain

Nation-state cyberattacks expose weaknesses in vital infrastructure

Nation-state cyberattacks increasingly target vital infrastructure sectors, exposing weaknesses and urging urgent improvements in cybersecurity resilience.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Tue, 22nd Jul 2025
Australia faces surge in AI-powered cyber threats & espionage
Malware

Australia faces surge in AI-powered cyber threats & espionage

Australia faces a rise in AI-driven cyber threats and state-sponsored espionage, calling for stronger defences and intelligence-led cybersecurity strategies.

By Melvin Hipolito • 5 min read • Fri, 20th Jun 2025

Global Stories

Cyber espionage stories

AI-driven cyber threats rise as human error & outdated systems persist
Malware

AI-driven cyber threats rise as human error & outdated systems persist

AI-driven cyber threats in Australia have doubled, with human error and outdated systems leaving critical infrastructure vulnerable to attacks in 2025.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Thu, 25th Sep 2025
Chinese cyber group targets US policy bodies during trade talks
Phishing

Chinese cyber group targets US policy bodies during trade talks

A Chinese cyber group has targeted US government and policy organisations with spearphishing attacks amid trade talks, using advanced tactics to gain persistent access.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Thu, 18th Sep 2025
EggStreme malware targets Philippine military in Chinese cyber campaign
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

EggStreme malware targets Philippine military in Chinese cyber campaign

Chinese-linked EggStreme malware targets Philippine military firm, signalling rising espionage efforts in Asia-Pacific by advanced threat groups.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Thu, 11th Sep 2025
Salesloft data breach exposes 700 firms' details via OAuth attack
Firewalls

Salesloft data breach exposes 700 firms' details via OAuth attack

Salesloft breach exposed sensitive data of 700+ firms, including Cloudflare and Palo Alto Networks, after hackers exploited OAuth tokens via a prolonged GitHub intrusion.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Wed, 10th Sep 2025
Salesforce data theft campaign exposes SaaS integration risks
Multi-factor authentication

Salesforce data theft campaign exposes SaaS integration risks

State-sponsored hackers have stolen OAuth2 tokens from Salesforce integrations, compromising hundreds of organisations and exposing risks in SaaS connectivity.

By Shannon Williams • 6 min read • Thu, 28th Aug 2025
Cyberattacks reshape modern conflict & highlight resilience needs
Ransomware

Cyberattacks reshape modern conflict & highlight resilience needs

Recent cyberattacks on infrastructure and healthcare reveal a new digital battleground, prompting global efforts to strengthen cyber resilience and defence.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Tue, 29th Jul 2025
Retail ransomware attacks surge 40% as Safepay tops threats
Ransomware

Retail ransomware attacks surge 40% as Safepay tops threats

Ransomware attacks on retail surged 40% in May, with Safepay emerging as the top threat actor amid shifting cyber risks globally, NCC Group warns.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 26th Jun 2025
Exclusive: Logistics firms face rising OT cyber threats amid global tensions
Ransomware

Exclusive: Logistics firms face rising OT cyber threats amid global tensions

Cyber attacks on logistics OT systems are rising, risking $500K+ losses as nation states target supply chains for strategic disruption amid global tensions.

By Melania Watson • 5 min read • Fri, 20th Jun 2025
Data diode market to reach USD $919.29 million by 2034
Firewalls

Data diode market to reach USD $919.29 million by 2034

The data diode market is set to nearly double to USD $919.29 million by 2034, driven by rising cyber threats and regulatory demands across sectors.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 4 min read • Thu, 19th Jun 2025
Escalation drives heightened Israeli-Iranian cyber conflict risk
Ransomware

Escalation drives heightened Israeli-Iranian cyber conflict risk

Escalating tensions following Israel's Operation Rising Lion heighten risks of cyberattacks by Iranian actors against Israel and beyond, warn security experts.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Tue, 17th Jun 2025

Stories from Other Regions

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New Zealand businesses urged to boost security against rising cyber threats
Data Protection

New Zealand businesses urged to boost security against rising cyber threats

New Zealand's intelligence chief warns rising foreign cyber espionage demands businesses strengthen security to protect innovation and national interests.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Mon, 20th Oct 2025
Phantom Taurus: new Chinese group targets governments in Asia & Africa
Malware

Phantom Taurus: new Chinese group targets governments in Asia & Africa

Phantom Taurus, a new Chinese state-backed group, targets governments and telecoms in Africa, the Middle East, and Asia with advanced espionage tools and tactics.

By Shannon Williams • 5 min read • Thu, 2nd Oct 2025
Lazarus subgroup deploys trio of RATs in finance sector attacks
Phishing

Lazarus subgroup deploys trio of RATs in finance sector attacks

Lazarus subgroup deploys three remote access trojans, including PondRAT and ThemeForestRAT, to target financial and cryptocurrency organisations with advanced cyberattacks.

By Shannon Williams • 5 min read • Wed, 10th Sep 2025
New Zealand's place in global cyber defence - From medieval knights to cybercriminals
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

New Zealand's place in global cyber defence - From medieval knights to cybercriminals

New Zealand faces mounting cyber threats from state-backed digital guerrilla warfare, urging urgent government action to safeguard critical infrastructure and national security.

By Patrick Sharp • 4 min read • Wed, 23rd Jul 2025
Proofpoint links TA829 & UNK_GreenSec in cybercrime overlap
Ransomware

Proofpoint links TA829 & UNK_GreenSec in cybercrime overlap

Proofpoint uncovers significant overlap between cybercrime groups TA829 and UNK_GreenSec, blending Russian espionage with ransomware attacks globally.

By Melvin Hipolito • 5 min read • Tue, 1st Jul 2025