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Lazarus subgroup deploys trio of RATs in finance sector attacks
Phishing

Lazarus subgroup deploys trio of RATs in finance sector attacks

Lazarus subgroup deploys three remote access trojans, including PondRAT and ThemeForestRAT, to target financial and cryptocurrency organisations with advanced cyberattacks.

By Shannon Williams • 5 min read • Wed, 10th Sep 2025

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Cyber espionage stories

Curly COMrades abuse Hyper-V for covert malware operations in VMs
Malware

Curly COMrades abuse Hyper-V for covert malware operations in VMs

Curly COMrades exploit Microsoft Hyper-V to run hidden malware inside lightweight VMs, evading detection and maintaining stealthy control over targets.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Wed, 5th Nov 2025
Google warns of espionage and scams in JAPAC in 2026
Phishing

Google warns of espionage and scams in JAPAC in 2026

Google warns of a surge in cyber espionage targeting Asia-Pacific summits in 2026, alongside rising scams using false base stations and tighter supply chain cybersecurity rules.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Wed, 5th Nov 2025
Rapid7 reveals global findings in latest cyber-threat report
Ransomware

Rapid7 reveals global findings in latest cyber-threat report

Rapid7 warns AI and quantum computing will escalate cyber threats, urging firms to adopt advanced defences and post-quantum cryptography amid rising hybrid attacks.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Wed, 29th Oct 2025
North Korean group uses blockchain to launch advanced malware
Malware

North Korean group uses blockchain to launch advanced malware

A North Korean group has used blockchain-based EtherHiding to secretly deploy malware, targeting developers in tech and cryptocurrency sectors worldwide.

By Melvin Hipolito • 5 min read • Fri, 17th Oct 2025
AI-driven cyber threats rise as human error & outdated systems persist
Malware

AI-driven cyber threats rise as human error & outdated systems persist

AI-driven cyber threats in Australia have doubled, with human error and outdated systems leaving critical infrastructure vulnerable to attacks in 2025.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Thu, 25th Sep 2025
Chinese cyber group targets US policy bodies during trade talks
Phishing

Chinese cyber group targets US policy bodies during trade talks

A Chinese cyber group has targeted US government and policy organisations with spearphishing attacks amid trade talks, using advanced tactics to gain persistent access.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Thu, 18th Sep 2025
EggStreme malware targets Philippine military in Chinese cyber campaign
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

EggStreme malware targets Philippine military in Chinese cyber campaign

Chinese-linked EggStreme malware targets Philippine military firm, signalling rising espionage efforts in Asia-Pacific by advanced threat groups.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Thu, 11th Sep 2025
Salesloft data breach exposes 700 firms' details via OAuth attack
Firewalls

Salesloft data breach exposes 700 firms' details via OAuth attack

Salesloft breach exposed sensitive data of 700+ firms, including Cloudflare and Palo Alto Networks, after hackers exploited OAuth tokens via a prolonged GitHub intrusion.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Wed, 10th Sep 2025
Salesforce data theft campaign exposes SaaS integration risks
Multi-factor authentication

Salesforce data theft campaign exposes SaaS integration risks

State-sponsored hackers have stolen OAuth2 tokens from Salesforce integrations, compromising hundreds of organisations and exposing risks in SaaS connectivity.

By Shannon Williams • 6 min read • Thu, 28th Aug 2025
Cyberattacks reshape modern conflict & highlight resilience needs
Ransomware

Cyberattacks reshape modern conflict & highlight resilience needs

Recent cyberattacks on infrastructure and healthcare reveal a new digital battleground, prompting global efforts to strengthen cyber resilience and defence.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Tue, 29th Jul 2025

Stories from Other Regions

Cyber espionage stories

Extortion and ransomware drive over half of cyberattacks
Malware

Extortion and ransomware drive over half of cyberattacks

Over half of cyberattacks last year were driven by extortion or ransomware, with criminals focusing on financial gain rather than espionage, Microsoft reveals.

By Amy Hogan-Burney • 8 min read • Wed, 22nd Oct 2025
New Zealand businesses urged to boost security against rising cyber threats
Data Protection

New Zealand businesses urged to boost security against rising cyber threats

New Zealand's intelligence chief warns rising foreign cyber espionage demands businesses strengthen security to protect innovation and national interests.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Mon, 20th Oct 2025
Australia ranks high in cyberattacks as AI fuels new risks
Malware

Australia ranks high in cyberattacks as AI fuels new risks

Australia ranks tenth globally for cyberattack frequency, with AI fueling a rise in ransomware and extortion, Microsoft reports in its 2025 Digital Defence Review.

By Melania Watson • 5 min read • Fri, 17th Oct 2025
New Zealand's place in global cyber defence - From medieval knights to cybercriminals
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

New Zealand's place in global cyber defence - From medieval knights to cybercriminals

New Zealand faces mounting cyber threats from state-backed digital guerrilla warfare, urging urgent government action to safeguard critical infrastructure and national security.

By Patrick Sharp • 4 min read • Wed, 23rd Jul 2025
Nation-state cyberattacks expose weaknesses in vital infrastructure
Supply Chain

Nation-state cyberattacks expose weaknesses in vital infrastructure

Nation-state cyberattacks increasingly target vital infrastructure sectors, exposing weaknesses and urging urgent improvements in cybersecurity resilience.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Tue, 22nd Jul 2025
Proofpoint links TA829 & UNK_GreenSec in cybercrime overlap
Ransomware

Proofpoint links TA829 & UNK_GreenSec in cybercrime overlap

Proofpoint uncovers significant overlap between cybercrime groups TA829 and UNK_GreenSec, blending Russian espionage with ransomware attacks globally.

By Melvin Hipolito • 5 min read • Tue, 1st Jul 2025