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US Department of War launches cyber-focused apprenticeship program
4+ hour, 11+ min ago (323+ words) The U. S. The Department of War (Do W) has launched a new cyber-focused program, expected to enhance the skills and capabilities of cyber security professionals in defence. The Cyber Registered Apprenticeship Program (Cyber RAP) was announced on April 28 by the Do W's…...
Cyber attacks on medical devices pose "significant" impact on real-life patient care
5+ hour, 41+ min ago (329+ words) Setbacks and delays in healthcare are pesky inconveniences, but the cause is increasingly linked to cyber attacks, new research has revealed. The 2026 Medical Device Cybersecurity Index has uncovered an alarmingly high percentage of inpatient care affected by cyber threats targeting…...
Crowd Strike launches Project Quilt Works to tackle skyrocketing AI-discovered vulnerabilities
4+ hour, 11+ min ago (262+ words) New industry partnership brings together global firms and AI leaders to help organisations assess and remediate emerging software risks. Crowd Strike has unveiled Project Quilt Works, a new industry coalition designed to help organisations identify and remediate a growing wave…...
Twisted Firestarter! Aussie, US, UK cyber agencies warn of Cisco malware campaign
1+ day, 12+ min ago (310+ words) The Australian Signals Directorate's Australian Cyber Security Centre (ASD's ACSC) circulated a High Alert: Act Quickly directive regarding a backdoor malware targeting Cisco Firepower and Secure Firewall products running Adaptive Security Appliance (ASA) or Firepower Threat Defense software. The ACSC's…...
Anthropic Mythos: The model, the myth and the mundane
22+ hour, 18+ min ago (575+ words) In 1995, Dan Farmer and Wietse Venema released a tool called SATAN (the Security Administrator Tool for Analyzing Networks) and the information security world lost its collective mind. The concern was that attackers would use SATAN to find and exploit vulnerabilities…...
Report: Aussie small businesses doing it tough as job scams double, losses rise
22+ hour, 54+ min ago (337+ words) Scam incidents may be down overall, but the average loss per incident rises from $209 to $476, while AI continues to empower scammers. The scam landscape faced by Australian small businesses is changing, and while there is some good news, most of…...
Australian Army research paper advocates for Australian national cyber reserve force, volunteer cyber organisations
1+ day, 9+ hour ago (438+ words) A newly published Australian Army Research Centre paper has highlighted the need for Australia to establish an Australian national cyber reserve force and volunteer cyber organisations. The recommendations were made under the paper, Cyber Security " Partnership between Defence, Society and…...
ANZ appoints its first chief AI officer
1+ day, 9+ hour ago (390+ words) Major Australian bank ANZ has appointed its first chief AI officer as it looks to join the ranks of banks globally pushing for AI investment and implementation. As originally reported by Capital Brief, ANZ Group Holdings announced that it has…...
ADF strengthens skills as Cyber Command marks 2 years of operation
5+ day, 36+ min ago (292+ words) The Australian Defence Force has continued efforts to strengthen its response and readiness in changing information environments by conducting a pilot activity led by the Joint Capabilities Group (JCG). The new pilot program highlights how modern operations extend well beyond…...
Exclusive: SA genealogical research firm confirms cyber incident following Safe Pay ransom claims
6+ day, 33+ min ago (333+ words) Threat actors have claimed to have hacked a South Australia-based genealogy non-profit, allegedly having stolen and published data. Founded in 1973 and previously known as the South Australian Genealogy & Heraldry Society, Genealogy SA is a non-profit organisation and the largest family…...