Australia is encountering significant cybersecurity challenges, with the average cost of data breaches escalating to AUD $4.26 million—a 27% increase since 2020, as reported by IBM’s latest Cost of a Data Breach study. This alarming trend highlights a pressing need for businesses and infrastructure providers to fortify their digital defenses…
Royal Mail Suffers Major Data Breach: 144GB of Sensitive Information for Sale Royal Mail recently reported a significant cyber breach that has drawn widespread attention, as hackers have stolen a large volume of sensitive information now being offered for sale on the dark web. This event follows a sophisticated attack…
Cybersecurity Insights: The Battle Against Password Management Issues A recent study by Heepsy sheds light on the platforms most plagued by password recovery attempts, revealing alarming trends regarding user difficulties in managing credentials. The research analyzed search behavior across 35 popular social media platforms to gauge the frequency of password-related…
The Critical Need for Proactive Management of Non-Human Identities in Cybersecurity In today’s rapidly evolving digital landscape, organizations are increasingly recognizing the importance of fortifying their cybersecurity strategies. A key aspect of this enhancement lies in the proactive management of Non-Human Identities (NHIs), which is essential to mitigate the risk…
The rapid progression of artificial intelligence (AI) has led to the emergence of deepfake technology, which is becoming a formidable threat in the realm of cybersecurity. Utilizing AI to alter images and videos, deepfakes are increasingly exploited for nefarious reasons, such as misinformation, identity fraud, and sophisticated social engineering attacks.…
Experts Warn of Cybersecurity Risks from HHS Workforce Cuts During Congressional Testimony Marianne Kolbasuk McGee ( HealthInfoSec) • April 1, 2025 Industry experts testify before the House Energy and Commerce Committee. From left to right: Dr. Christian Dameff, Erik Decker, Michelle Jump, Greg Garcia, Kevin Fu. (Image: U.S. Congress)…
Ed. note: This article is part of the ongoing series, Cybersecurity: Tips From the Trenches, produced by our partners at Sensei Enterprises, a specialized provider of IT, cybersecurity, and digital forensics services. Recent headlines have once again highlighted the pervasive issue of data breaches, with a major incident reported by…
Introduction The emergence of Agentic AI has become a central topic in discussions around artificial intelligence. The shift towards autonomous AI agents is poised to mark a transformative breakthrough akin to what Generative AI brought to traditional AI frameworks. Unlike their predecessors, which mainly provided analytical support and recommendations, Agentic…
In a perplexing development that has raised eyebrows in the academic and cybersecurity communities, Xiaofeng Wang, a distinguished computer scientist at Indiana University, has seemingly vanished from public view. Wang, who has dedicated the past two decades to advancing knowledge in cryptography, privacy, and cybersecurity, has had his university profile,…
