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Super fund cyberattacks highlight risks to Australian savings
Multi-factor authentication

Super fund cyberattacks highlight risks to Australian savings

Several Australian superannuation funds suffered cyberattacks in April 2025, compromising thousands of accounts and raising urgent security concerns.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Fri, 2nd May 2025

Global Stories

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Compromised credential monitoring lags threat awareness
Multi-factor authentication

Compromised credential monitoring lags threat awareness

Despite widespread concern over stolen logins, only 19% of organisations continuously monitor and automatically remediate exposed credentials.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Thu, 30th Jul 2026
Allianz Partners teams up with Travelgoogoo on eSIMs
Customer Experience

Allianz Partners teams up with Travelgoogoo on eSIMs

Travellers buying selected Asia Pacific policies will get eSIM access and a 1GB starter pack for a limited period, cutting roaming costs.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Tue, 21st Jul 2026
Microsoft makes passkeys default for Entra ID logins
Public Cloud

Microsoft makes passkeys default for Entra ID logins

Users relying on SMS or voice for sign-ins will be nudged to passkeys as Microsoft phases out weaker multifactor methods in Entra ID.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Wed, 15th Jul 2026
Bitdefender warns journalists on phishing & source safety
Malware

Bitdefender warns journalists on phishing & source safety

Reporters face rising risks from phishing, spyware and device compromise as Bitdefender urges tighter source protection and account security.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Tue, 28th Apr 2026
Yubico picks Singapore for new Asia Pacific HQ push
Data Protection

Yubico picks Singapore for new Asia Pacific HQ push

Yubico has chosen Singapore for a new global HQ, bolstering Asia Pacific operations as demand for phishing-resistant authentication grows.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Tue, 3rd Mar 2026
CrowdStrike unveils FalconID to combat AI-driven phishing
Privileged Access Management

CrowdStrike unveils FalconID to combat AI-driven phishing

CrowdStrike launches FalconID, a “zero-friction” biometric MFA tool that binds logins to trusted devices to counter AI-powered phishing.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Mon, 2nd Mar 2026
AI-driven 'Truman Show' trading scam hits app stores
Multi-factor authentication

AI-driven 'Truman Show' trading scam hits app stores

AI-powered 'Truman Show' scam uses OPCOPRO app and fake trading rooms in official stores to steal cash and victims' digital identities.

By Kaleah Salmon • 5 min read • Mon, 12th Jan 2026
Q2 2025 ransomware trends analysis: Boom and bust
Ransomware

Q2 2025 ransomware trends analysis: Boom and bust

Q2 2025 saw a 14.47% drop in active ransomware groups but a 41.18% rise year-on-year, with new alliances and arrests shaking the cybercrime landscape.

By Chris Boyd • 14 min read • Thu, 24th Jul 2025
Aviation & retail urged to boost defences after Qantas cyber hit
Unified Communications

Aviation & retail urged to boost defences after Qantas cyber hit

A surge in ransomware attacks linked to the Scattered Spider group urges aviation and retail sectors to strengthen cyber defences after a Qantas breach.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Wed, 2nd Jul 2025
Scattered Spider targets UK retailers with advanced phishing
Firewalls

Scattered Spider targets UK retailers with advanced phishing

The cybercriminal group Scattered Spider has launched sophisticated phishing attacks targeting UK retailers, exploiting social engineering and advanced MFA-bypass tools.

By Shannon Williams • 5 min read • Fri, 6th Jun 2025
New data breaches spark cybersecurity fears as Twilio confirms attack
Multi-factor authentication

New data breaches spark cybersecurity fears as Twilio confirms attack

ShinyHunters claimed responsibility for compromising 33 million Twilio users' phone numbers via the Authy 2FA app, sparking major security concerns.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 11th Jul 2024

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Zimperium signs UK distribution deal with ABC Distribution
Phishing

Zimperium signs UK distribution deal with ABC Distribution

The deal broadens access to mobile security tools as UK firms face rising attacks via smartphones, apps, QR codes and messaging platforms.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Fri, 12th Jun 2026
Zimperium signs UK distribution deal with ABC Distribution
Digital Transformation

Zimperium signs UK distribution deal with ABC Distribution

UK businesses face more mobile phishing and fraud as Zimperium widens access to its defences through ABC Distribution.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Fri, 12th Jun 2026
Ransomware attack hits food supply chain, exposes retail risks
Multi-factor authentication

Ransomware attack hits food supply chain, exposes retail risks

Peter Green Chilled faces a ransomware attack disrupting UK food deliveries, highlighting escalating cyber threats to retail supply chains nationwide.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 22nd May 2025
Scattered Spider exploited UK retailer service desks
Ransomware

Scattered Spider exploited UK retailer service desks

Cybercriminal group Scattered Spider targets UK firms like Marks & Spencer and Harrods by tricking IT service desks in social engineering attacks.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 5 min read • Thu, 8th May 2025
Cyber attack on M&S exposes UK food supply chain risks
DevOps

Cyber attack on M&S exposes UK food supply chain risks

Marks & Spencer's recent cyber attack exposes vulnerabilities in the UK's food supply chain, prompting urgent calls for stronger cyber security measures.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Thu, 1st May 2025