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Data breach at OpenAI through analytics provider Mixpanel platform

Thu, 27th Nov 2025
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OpenAI ends Mixpanel use after a data breach exposed limited user information linked to its API platform, with no impact on core systems reported.
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Australian retailers face rising cyber threats as Black Friday nears

Thu, 27th Nov 2025
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Australian retailers face rising cyber threats ahead of Black Friday, with fraud and losses surging as online shopping peaks during the holiday sales period.
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AI-driven identity fraud rises as deepfakes & injection attacks soar

Thu, 27th Nov 2025
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AI-driven identity fraud spikes with deepfakes causing 58% rise in biometric scams and a 40% surge in injection attacks, says Entrust report.
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AI-driven scams surge in Australia as shoppers lose AUD $445 each

Tue, 25th Nov 2025
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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.
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Australians warned of AI scams ahead of Black Friday sales rush

Mon, 24th Nov 2025
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Australians are warned of AI-driven Black Friday scams, with fraudsters using advanced tactics to create realistic fake shopping sites and offers.
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How Chief Financial Officers are redefining financial leadership in cybersecurity

Mon, 24th Nov 2025
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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.
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The new face of cyber fraud: Why retailers must stop turning a blind eye

Sat, 22nd Nov 2025
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Cyber fraud in Australia targets international students via gift card scams, with retailers often failing to intervene during purchases worth hundreds or thousands.
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Organisations struggle with non-human identity risks & AI demands

Sat, 22nd Nov 2025
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Organisations face rising risks from ungoverned non-human identities and AI demands, exposing them to cyber threats, regulatory pressure, and operational disruptions.
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Overcoming tool fragmentation and data gaps in the AI-powered SOC

Sat, 22nd Nov 2025
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Most organisations grapple with fragmented security tools and slow data onboarding in SOCs, hindering threat detection and response amid rising cyber risks.
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Infostealer attacks: How hackers steal data from companies

Fri, 21st Nov 2025
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Infostealer malware exploits employee mistakes to steal sensitive data, posing a severe threat to businesses and client security worldwide.
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TamperedChef malware uses fake installers to target key sectors

Fri, 21st Nov 2025
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The TamperedChef malware campaign targets healthcare, construction and manufacturing sectors using fake installers with valid digital signatures to spread malicious software.
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Borderless CS boosts affordable 24/7 cyber security for SMBs

Fri, 21st Nov 2025
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Borderless CS offers affordable 24/7 managed cybersecurity services to SMBs, providing expert protection against rising digital threats and compliance support.
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Defence wins Premierships: What sports teach us about cybersecurity

Fri, 21st Nov 2025
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Barracuda's Managed XDR cybersecurity uses a premiership-style defence approach, aligning threat response like an elite footy team's disciplined defence.
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Arctic Wolf & Abnormal AI strengthen email threat detection

Thu, 20th Nov 2025
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Arctic Wolf partners with Abnormal AI to enhance email threat detection, combining behavioural AI and MDR for better defence against cyberattacks.
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AI plus breached Identities: The next frontier in identity theft

Thu, 20th Nov 2025
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AI-powered identity theft is evolving rapidly, combining stolen personal data from breaches with deepfake tech to create highly convincing, scalable fraud.
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Netcraft forecasts legacy system risks & advanced AI threats by 2026

Thu, 20th Nov 2025
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Netcraft warns that legacy system vulnerabilities and advanced AI threats will intensify cybercrime in 2026, targeting industries and exploiting major events.
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AI inside the gates: Why AI is your next big cybersecurity risk

Thu, 20th Nov 2025
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AI agents inside networks pose a new cybersecurity risk as they operate autonomously without clear oversight, creating hidden insider threats for businesses.
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AI-driven cyber attacks & deepfakes set to surge by 2026

Thu, 20th Nov 2025
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AI-driven cyber attacks and deepfakes are set to surge by 2026, with experts warning of faster breaches and rising third-party risks challenging defenders.
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AI-driven cyber threats & global rules to challenge firms by 2026

Thu, 20th Nov 2025
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By 2026, firms will face AI-driven cyber threats, complex supply chain risks, and fragmented global rules, requiring real-time compliance and board-level oversight.
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AI-driven agents spark new identity crisis for cyber security

Wed, 19th Nov 2025
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AI-driven agents now outnumber humans 82 to 1 in firms, escalating identity attacks as 90% of business leaders deem them their top cyber threat.