Cybercrime, Finance & Banking, Fraud Management & Cybercrime Credential Stuffing Attack on Australian Pension Funds Exposes 20,000 Accounts, Resulting in AU$500,000 Theft Jayant Chakravarti @JayJay_Tech • April 7, 2025 Sydney harbor at night. (Image: Shutterstock) A coordinated series of credential stuffing attacks last week targeted major pension funds in Australia,…
In a stark reminder of the ramifications of inadequate data security, the recent breach at 23andMe has exposed the vulnerabilities inherent in consumer genetic testing services. In October 2023, the well-known genetic testing provider revealed a significant security incident impacting nearly 7 million users, with sensitive personal and genetic information…
Businesses have long relied on various software solutions to guard against the increasing number of cyber threats. Recently, however, a significant advancement in this field has emerged. Google, a subsidiary of Alphabet Inc., has unveiled an innovative AI-driven security tool that could greatly transform the approach to digital defense. Titled…
Title: Server Connection Issues Lead to Blocked Requests In a recent incident impacting users trying to access certain applications or websites, a significant number of connection requests were blocked, preventing users from reaching their desired online services. This disruption appears to stem from a combination of excessive traffic and potential…
In recent years, the emergence of AI-generated art and animation has revolutionized the production of creative content. A prominent trend is the creation of artworks emulating the distinctive animation style of Studio Ghibli. Known for its unique aesthetic, evocative storytelling, and magical visuals, Ghibli’s artistic influence has captivated a global…
Europcar, a leading global car rental company with operations in over 140 countries, has recently been embroiled in a significant cybersecurity incident. Reports from BleepingComputer indicate that a threat actor, identifying with the name “Europcar,” claimed responsibility for a cyber attack against the company. This individual or group asserted that…
Oracle Issues Private Notification of Cloud Data Breach to Clients Pierluigi Paganini April 06, 2025 Oracle Acknowledges Cloud Data Breach While Downplaying Its Severity Oracle has confirmed a recent data breach involving its cloud services, notifying clients while attempting to minimize the incident’s significance. The breach reportedly stems from unauthorized…
David Munroe, the Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) of the National Hockey League (NHL), emphasized the critical importance of tailoring cloud security to meet specific business requirements and developer insights during a recent audio interview with Information Security Media Group. He asserted that a well-constructed cloud security strategy is essential…
Generative AI Usage Guidelines Issued to Safeguard Data Privacy The increasing adoption of generative artificial intelligence (AI) within workplaces has prompted significant concerns regarding data privacy and security. Ada Chung Lai-ling, the Privacy Commissioner for Personal Data in Hong Kong, has recommended that employers establish a well-defined scope for the…
