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When your browser hands over your clipboard without permission

For a moment, picture yourself paying a power bill online through your usual banking portal, copying a BSB number from one tab and pasting it into another. It…

GitHub repositories become a new malware C2 channel

A new class of malware is turning ordinary GitHub repositories into a covert command-and-control channel. Rather than connecting directly to an infrastructure…

Ransomware Group Publishes Stolen Data After Victim Refuses to Pay

A ransomware attack can become a public crisis when criminals release stolen files after a victim rejects their payment demand. The incident then moves beyond…

State-backed hackers target security software with zero-day exploits

A zero-day in security software can turn a protective layer into an entry point. When state-sponsored hackers find such a flaw before the vendor has issued a…

How Open Source Supply Chain Attacks Spread Through Apps

An open source package can sit quietly inside hundreds of applications, cloud services and internal tools. When attackers compromise that package, the…

Corporate Credentials Become Currency In Dark Web Auctions

A dark web auction advertising stolen corporate credentials offers more than a snapshot of one criminal operation. It reveals how access brokers, ransomware…

How Unsecured Remote Desktop Opens Corporate Networks To Attack

Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP) remains a practical tool for administrators, outsourced IT providers and employees who need access to Windows systems from…

5-reel slots at a new casino: a safer way to compare games

New online casinos attract attention with large welcome offers, fast payment claims, and growing libraries of digital pokies. For Australian players searching…

Poker Debit Card Payouts: Secure Payment Choices For Aussie Players

A poker debit card payout can appear to be one of the simplest ways to receive casino or poker winnings. Funds may be returned to the Visa or Mastercard used…

Critical VPN Concentrator Flaw Opens Door to Unauthenticated Access

A critical vulnerability in a VPN concentrator can give an unauthenticated attacker a path into a private network without a valid username, password, or…