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Global Stories

Data breach stories

AI investment rises as security teams battle skills shortages

Splunk's report reveals 71% of ANZ organisations boost AI investment amid staffing shortages to tackle security tool fragmentation and rising cyber threats.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Wed, 21st May 2025

Software-as-a-Service

AI tools expose sensitive data at 99% of organisations

A Varonis report reveals 99% of organisations expose sensitive data to AI tools due to security lapses, risking data breaches amid rapid AI adoption.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Wed, 21st May 2025

Data Protection

Coinbase offers USD $20 million bounty after insider data breach

Coinbase says a data breach affected around 1% of users, with cybercriminals demanding a USD $20 million ransom, which was firmly rejected by the firm.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Fri, 16th May 2025

Data Protection

Marks & Spencer cyber attack sparks customer data security fears

Marks and Spencer's recent ransomware attack exposed customer data, raising concerns over cyber security and highlighting the need for robust protection and swift response.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Thu, 15th May 2025

Data Protection

Andy Frain notifies 100,000 after major ransomware breach

Andy Frain Services disclosed a data breach affecting 100,964 individuals in October 2024, with ransomware group Black Basta claiming responsibility.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 13th May 2025

Ransomware

Ransomware surge sees hackers demand up to USD $8.6 million

Cybersecurity experts warn ransomware threats are surging, targeting cloud systems and exploiting human error, amid rising attacks in the UK and beyond.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Tue, 13th May 2025

Malware

Why is ransomware still a thing in 2025?

Ransomware persists in 2025 as attackers exploit easy targets, with cybercrime losses hitting USD $16.6 billion despite soaring cybersecurity investments.

By Christiaan Beek • 7 min read • Tue, 13th May 2025

Malware

Ransomware attacks expose urgent risks for critical utilities

Spanish water supplier Aigües de Mataró was hit by ransomware, highlighting growing cyber risks to essential infrastructure worldwide, experts warn.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Fri, 9th May 2025

Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Efex strengthens cyber services with Datcom buy amid expansion

Efex has acquired Australian cybersecurity firm Datcom to boost its managed IT services amid rising cyber threats and over 500 breach reports in six months.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 8th May 2025

Stories from Other Regions

Data breach stories

Data Protection

Legal Aid Agency hit by major cyber breach affecting millions

The Legal Aid Agency has suffered a major cyber-attack, exposing personal data of over two million individuals dating back to 2010 in England and Wales.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Tue, 20th May 2025

Data Protection

Legal Aid Agency cyber-attack exposes data of applicants

The Legal Aid Agency faced a major cyber-attack exposing data of hundreds of thousands of applicants, raising serious concerns over sensitive personal information security.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Tue, 20th May 2025

Physical Security

Willis names Leah Mooney as Pacific consulting head for cyber risk

Leah Mooney has been appointed Pacific Consulting Leader for Technology, Cyber and Privacy Risk at Willis, bringing over 20 years of expertise to the role.

By Melvin Hipolito • 2 min read • Mon, 19th May 2025

Firewalls

Alabama cyberattack exposes state staff credentials, disrupts services

Alabama probes a cyberattack disrupting government services and stealing employee credentials, urging staff to exercise caution amid ongoing investigations.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 15th May 2025

Firewalls

Personal data breach at rights commission triggers new alarm

The Australian Human Rights Commission has suffered a data breach after sensitive documents were exposed online due to a server misconfiguration, raising security concerns.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 15th May 2025

Ransomware

Dior & Nucor cyberattacks highlight risks for global firms

Luxury brand Dior and US steel producer Nucor both face major cyberattacks, exposing vulnerabilities in fashion and industrial sectors globally.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Thu, 15th May 2025

Ransomware

Marks & Spencer cyber breach highlights vulnerabilities in UK's retail sector

Marks & Spencer faces a cyberattack disrupting contactless payments and online orders, exposing serious digital security flaws during peak retail season.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 15th May 2025

Breach Prevention

Bruteforce cyber attacks surge in SEA, over 53 million blocked

Kaspersky blocked over 53 million bruteforce cyberattacks in Southeast Asia during 2024, with Singapore alone facing more than 4 million attempts.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 13th May 2025

Data Analytics

Australian telecoms face data security & access challenges

Research reveals 46% of Australian telecom professionals struggle with data security despite tech advances, risking customer trust and operational efficiency.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Tue, 13th May 2025