Australia’s growing fleet of Chinese-made Yutong electric buses is under government review for cybersecurity threats. Investigations reveal common vulnerabilities in connected vehicles—but no unique Chinese 'kill switch.' Experts warn the risk is part of a wider challenge facing all modern smart infrastructure.
A University of Canberra study finds Australian critical infrastructure operators are dangerously unaware and unprepared for drone-enabled cyber-attacks, calling for urgent reforms and greater industry collaboration.
A Forrester Consulting study reports that Airlock Digital’s application allowlisting yields a 224% ROI, $3.8 million in value, and zero breaches, signaling a potential shift away from reactive cybersecurity.
A sweeping cyberattack has exposed student records across Victorian government schools, raising urgent questions about digital safety and transparency. Here’s what we know so far.
In 2025, hackers in Australia and New Zealand shifted their focus from critical infrastructure to everyday businesses like retail and professional services. Learn how weak access controls and a thriving dark web market are making Main Street the new frontline in Oceania's cybercrime wave.
Hackers breached Victoria’s Department of Education, exposing personal data of hundreds of thousands of students and forcing a massive password reset. Authorities continue to investigate the scale and impact of the incident.
In the 1960s, a team at Sydney University built ARCTURUS—a pioneering computer that pushed technical boundaries despite limited resources. Dive into the hidden history of Australia’s unsung computing hero.
Underground marketplaces selling network access are powering a dramatic rise in ransomware attacks and data breaches across Australia and New Zealand, with the retail, financial, and professional services sectors hit hardest.
Australia’s SMEs are facing a wave of advanced cyber threats in 2026, from deepfake scams to AI-driven ransomware. Learn what’s at stake and how small businesses can prepare for the digital dangers ahead.
An in-depth look at the ransomware attack that paralyzed sjevicedu.au, revealing the tactics used by cybercriminals and the urgent cybersecurity lessons for educational institutions.