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Exclusive: Japanese telco Sakura Mobile informs customers of data breach
Matched: Australia
Japanese telecommunications service Sakura Mobile, which caters to tourists and international residents including Australians, has notified customers of a data breach involving unauthorised access to limited customer data. The company says payment details were not affected. No further details about the breach's scope or cause have been publicly disclosed.
Exclusive: Partnered Health responds to Inc Ransom data breach claims
Matched: Australia, health
Australian GP network Partnered Health is responding to claims by cyber extortion group Inc Ransom, which alleges it stole terabytes of data from the organisation. At least 21 clinics may be affected. Partnered Health has not confirmed the breach but is investigating. Inc Ransom typically publishes stolen data if ransom demands go unmet.
Report: Nearly half of Australians experienced cyber crime in 2025
Matched: Australia
Nearly half of Australians were affected by cybercrime in 2025, though overall victimisation rates fell slightly from the previous year, according to the Australian Cybercrime Survey. Online scams continued to rise despite the broader decline. Underreporting remains a significant concern, with most incidents never flagged to authorities, limiting the ability to fully assess the scale of the problem.
ASPI launches AI and Security Program to tackle national security challenges
Matched: Australia
Australia's Strategic Policy Institute has launched an AI and Security Program to research how artificial intelligence affects national security. The program will focus on cyber threats, critical infrastructure protection, defence sector AI adoption, and international AI governance frameworks.
ANZ SMEs adopt AI widely, but trust lags, Arctic Wolf report finds
Matched: Australia
Australian and New Zealand small and midsize businesses are rapidly adopting AI, but trust in the technology remains limited, particularly for autonomous cybersecurity decision-making, according to a report by Arctic Wolf. While uptake is high, many SMEs prefer human oversight when it comes to security, reflecting broader concerns about reliability and accountability in AI-driven systems.
ASD to critical infrastructure ops: be ready to isolate systems for three months
Matched: Australia
Australia's Australian Signals Directorate has issued new technical guidance urging critical infrastructure operators to prepare for the possibility of isolating their systems for up to three months following a cyberattack. The advice targets essential services sectors and focuses on building resilience and recovery capabilities to maintain operations even when disconnected from broader networks.
Macquarie Government launches Microsoft Azure practice for state and federal agencies
Matched: Australia
Macquarie Government has launched a Microsoft Azure practice offering cloud, security, and AI services to Australian federal and state government agencies. The move marks the first time the company has consolidated its Azure capabilities into a dedicated practice, aiming to help public sector clients adopt and manage Microsoft cloud technologies more effectively.
DigiCert survey finds 81% of Australian organisations hit by AI security incidents or vulnerabilities
Matched: Australia
A DigiCert survey found that 81% of Australian organisations have experienced an AI-related security incident or identified AI-related vulnerabilities. The findings suggest AI security risks are already a widespread concern among Australian enterprises, highlighting the growing challenge businesses face in managing threats introduced or amplified by artificial intelligence adoption.
Microsoft Patches a Record 570 Security Flaws
Microsoft released updates fixing 570 security flaws, nearly triple last month's record-breaking total. The company attributed the surge in vulnerability discoveries to artificial intelligence tools. The patches cover Windows operating systems and other Microsoft software.
Felons, Fraudsters Flog Offensive Cybersecurity Startup
A cybersecurity startup offering millions for zero-day software vulnerabilities is led by two convicted felons with far-right, conspiracy theorist backgrounds. Their previous ventures included fraudulent intelligence firms and a defunct AI lobbying platform run under false identities, raising serious concerns about the legitimacy of their latest operation.