Tag: Australia

USB drive malware attacks spiking again in first half of 2023

July 14, 2023

According to the Bleeping Computer*, what’s old is new again, with researchers seeing a threefold increase in malware distributed through USB drives in the first half of 2023. A new report by Mandiant outlines how two USB-delivered malware campaigns have been observed this year; one named ‘Sogu,’ attributed to a hacker group ‘TEMP.HEX,’ and another … More USB drive malware attacks spiking again in first half of 2023

Hundreds of suspected criminals arrested after being tricked into using FBI‑run chat app

June 9, 2021

Law enforcement around the world used a messaging app called AN0M to monitor the communications of alleged criminals. The Australian Federal Police (AFP), the United States’ Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and other law enforcement agencies from 16 countries recently led a global crime bust that resulted in the arrests of more than 800 alleged … More Hundreds of suspected criminals arrested after being tricked into using FBI‑run chat app

Hospitals in US, Australia hobbled by ransomware

October 4, 2019

The incidents send medical staff back to the days of pen and paper. Several hospitals in the United States and Australia have been paralyzed by ransomware attacks, leading to the cancellation of all but the most urgent appointments and surgeries. In the US, the outbreak affected three Alabama-based healthcare providers – DCH Regional Medical Center, … More Hospitals in US, Australia hobbled by ransomware

Hackers steal 19 years’ worth of data from Australia’s top university

June 5, 2019

It is the second major breach that the Australian National University suffered in 2018. A premier Australian university has disclosed a cyberattack that compromised the personal information of its students and staff extending back nearly two decades. “We believe there was unauthorised access to significant amounts of personal staff, student and visitor data extending back 19 years,” … More Hackers steal 19 years’ worth of data from Australia’s top university

Australian schoolboy hacks into Apple’s network, steals files

August 20, 2018

His lawyer claims that the teen did the hacking because he admired Apple and dreamed of landing a job in the company. A 16-year-old Australian teenager has broken into Apple’s internal systems multiple times, making off with 90GB of “secure files” and accessing customer accounts in the process, according to The Age, which cited court proceedings. … More Australian schoolboy hacks into Apple’s network, steals files