This Month
Students furious at enrolment, results chaos months after uni hack
Those attending a major private university say online problems have left them unable to get the results they need for prospective employers or further study.
Why the Qantas hack should send chills around corporate Australia
The lesson here isn’t that the airline failed – it’s that most Australian companies don’t yet have the visibility or capability to avoid the same fate.
MP’s home address disclosed in Qantas breach
“It is concerning to know that home addresses are in the mix of information that has been hacked and held by criminals,” says the federal MP.
Person claiming to be Qantas hacker makes contact
One week after 6 million customers’ data was stolen by hackers, the airline says it has been contacted by a potential cybercriminal.
Qantas boss says hackers too ‘good and capable’ for its defences
The airline’s CEO Vanessa Hudson is flying home from Athens today, cutting short her holidays to deal with the fallout from the cyberattack.
Qantas says it moved quickly to safeguard its systems before hack
The airline says it alerted IT and call-centre staff, warning them to be on the lookout for suspicious activity, after two US carriers said they had been hacked.
Qantas hack that hit 6 million customers had ‘psychological’ edge
The attack on the country’s biggest airline comes amid a wave of breaches at North American carriers, including Hawaiian Airlines, prompting FBI warnings.
5 things Qantas frequent flyers need to know to protect their points
Experts say QFF members should stay on high alert in coming days and weeks.
The FBI warned on airline hacks. Two days later Qantas was hit
Qantas CEO Vanessa Hudson has done an impressive job handling juggling customers, investors, staff and the public. This attack will make the balancing act harder.
Banks ‘at risk’ from superannuation cyberattacks
In a briefing to the government, APRA says cyberattacks on super funds will increase, and future shocks to the $4.1 trillion sector could spill over to the banks.
Cyber Summit 2025
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Just how safe is that two-factor login code?
An investigation into the complexity of the global telecom system has revealed weaknesses in the transmission of secret codes sent via SMS.
June
Liberal Party social media accounts turn pornographic
The photos were posted as a result of a hack. They are still some of the only times women have featured on its social media pages.
Why using AI in cybersecurity is like a game of Spy vs Spy
Artificial intelligence is making it easier for hackers to infiltrate critical systems, but it’s also helping defenders identify trends that can stop them.
Investors must navigate half-truths in AI boom
Unprecedented company spend in artificial intelligence might look like a great opportunity for investors but it’s not the full story.
Following the rules on AI is not enough for businesses
Organisations that lead in AI security are not necessarily the most heavily regulated – but they are the best prepared.
Sophisticated scams rise in the dark side of AI’s explosion
Cybercriminals used to baulk at hurdles to a successful ruse but AI is helping them win people’s confidence.
Why AI chiefs need to be part of the C-suite
Technology and artificial intelligence must blend seamlessly, like an exquisite dance partnership, argues Profusion Group’s Simone Mears.
AI agents will change the way we work, just don’t call them colleagues
Amazon predicts a revolution but tech experts warn businesses can’t escape the gritty work of testing and auditing. Be sceptical, they suggest.
How to safeguard your business (and your reputation)
Organisations are aware of the existence of cyber threats, but ways to minimise the dangers to systems and individual careers are less well understood.