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Even the dark web took PHP2Shell seriously
Cybersecurity

Even the dark web took PHP2Shell seriously

Forum operators moved quickly to shut down or restrict access after two critical PHP flaws exposed a route to remote code execution and stolen data.

By Ben Mudie • 4 min read • Yesterday
D2N named Australian distributor for CEDAR Audio
Government

D2N named Australian distributor for CEDAR Audio

Australian broadcasters and forensic audio users will get local support for CEDAR's noise-suppression tools through D2N's appointment.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 5 min read • Last week
Vection confirms AUD $1.35 million law enforcement order
Edge Computing

Vection confirms AUD $1.35 million law enforcement order

The annual contract gives Vection visible FY27 revenue and lifts its recurring defence and intelligence income stream to AUD $1.35 million.

By Mara Sugue • 3 min read • Last week
Tasmania crime tips mostly now come via digital portal
Artificial Intelligence

Tasmania crime tips mostly now come via digital portal

The portal now supplies police with most public crime intelligence, as 84% of Tasmania tips arrived online in 2025 and 24% included images or video.

By Mara Sugue • 3 min read • Last month

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Binance theft exposes weak access controls, experts warn
Crypto

Binance theft exposes weak access controls, experts warn

The reported USD $6.3 billion transfer has prompted warnings that compromised devices and privileged accounts, not blockchain flaws, enabled the theft.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Today
Cloudflare reports surge in smaller, shorter DDoS attacks
Internet of Things

Cloudflare reports surge in smaller, shorter DDoS attacks

Businesses face more frequent disruption as Cloudflare says 96% of network-layer attacks now end in under 10 minutes and stay below 1 Gbps.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last week
ANZ hackathon in Brisbane tackles cybercrime skills
Cybersecurity

ANZ hackathon in Brisbane tackles cybercrime skills

More than 100 students are tackling real-world scam and fraud scenarios as Queensland faces the highest share of Australia's cybercrime reports.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last week
Large DDoS botnets rebound as attacks surge, Qrator says
Ransomware

Large DDoS botnets rebound as attacks surge, Qrator says

Attacks have surged again as the largest botnet climbed to 3.56 million devices in the third quarter, Qrator Labs said.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last week
Ocient & Shadow Nexus partner on security data platform
Data Analytics

Ocient & Shadow Nexus partner on security data platform

National security agencies will be able to search hacked, breached and public data alongside mission records without moving it out of their own environment.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Last month

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Pimloc launches AI transcription tool for sensitive files
Risk & Compliance

Pimloc launches AI transcription tool for sensitive files

Organisations handling evidence and case files can now keep transcription, translation and redaction in one system, reducing file-sharing risks.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last week
Canada's Digital Sovereignty Depends on Keeping Encryption Strong
Data Protection

Canada's Digital Sovereignty Depends on Keeping Encryption Strong

Parliament's Bill C-22 debate could shape whether Canadian digital services remain trusted by businesses, hospitals and users alike.

By Andre Duttmann • 7 min read • Last month
Cyacomb launches terrorist material detection tool
Data Privacy

Cyacomb launches terrorist material detection tool

Investigators may now be able to flag extremist files on suspect devices faster, as the Edinburgh-based firm's tool scans against 3.3 million files.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last month
Police say they're assessing how to use emerging technology after report of 'risky' AI use
Generative AI

Police say they're assessing how to use emerging technology after report of 'risky' AI use

Police used unapproved AI workarounds to speed up criminal probes, but officials say tighter controls are needed to protect privacy and evidence.

By Phil Pennington • 3 min read • Last month
Police AI: Investigator uploads 350,000 lines of audio in risky workaround
Surveillance

Police AI: Investigator uploads 350,000 lines of audio in risky workaround

Pressure on investigators drove them to use unsecured AI tools, risking confidential police evidence and exposing major gaps in oversight.

By Phil Pennington • 5 min read • Last month
Blackdot adds Opoint news data to Videris platform
Risk & Compliance

Blackdot adds Opoint news data to Videris platform

Investigators using Videris can now screen adverse media from 250,000 sources, as Blackdot adds Opoint's news feed for compliance checks.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Last month
Singapore faces AI-linked ransomware at 1.5 times global
Disaster Recovery

Singapore faces AI-linked ransomware at 1.5 times global

Identity systems and staff safety are under growing strain as six in 10 Singapore organisations hit by ransomware said attackers used AI.

By Mara Sugue • 4 min read • Last month
Coinbase helps Singapore police curb crypto scam losses
Crypto

Coinbase helps Singapore police curb crypto scam losses

Crypto scam losses in Singapore fell 43% as police and Coinbase teamed up to identify more than 720 potential victims and stop S$18.9 million in losses.

By Mara Sugue • 3 min read • Last month