Russian Hacker Breaches Companies, Sells Their Access and Spies on Ukrainian Military Sites
Matched: health
A Russian-speaking hacker has been linked to a broad campaign breaching organizations across multiple sectors worldwide, including education, healthcare, finance, and government. The actor exploited exposed security appliances and public applications to harvest credentials and sell network access to ransomware groups. The operation also reportedly included surveillance activity targeting Ukrainian military websites.
Exclusive: 2019 allegedly hacks BestPriceTravel Australia
Matched: Australia
A threat actor has claimed responsibility for hacking BestPriceTravel Australia, listing the company on a dark web forum. The group, known as 2019, alleges it stole customer data from the online travel agency. The breach has not been independently verified, and it remains unclear how many customers may be affected or what type of data was compromised.
Artificial intelligence a key area of Australia’s 2026 Defence Innovation, Science and Technology Strategy
Matched: Australia
Australia has released a ten-year Defence Innovation, Science and Technology Strategy, positioning artificial intelligence as one of six priority capability areas. The blueprint aims to guide defence-related research and development investment through 2026 and beyond, reflecting growing recognition of AI's strategic importance to national security and military modernisation.
Exclusive: Alleged Top Education Group data breach could impact thousands
Matched: Australia
A hacker claims to have breached Top Education Group, the company behind Australia's National Institute of Management and Commerce, and is selling stolen student data online. The alleged breach could affect thousands of people. Personal information is reportedly available for purchase on a hacking forum, though the full scope of the incident has not yet been confirmed.
Australia hikes levy for tech giants that fail to strike local news deals
Matched: Australia
Australia will increase a levy on large technology companies that fail to reach commercial deals with local news outlets to pay for journalism. The charge will be calculated based on advertising revenue rather than total revenue, narrowing its scope. The move is designed to pressure platforms like Google and Meta into negotiating fair compensation agreements with Australian news publishers.
Exclusive: Japanese telco Sakura Mobile informs customers of data breach
Matched: Australia
Japanese telecommunications service Sakura Mobile, which caters to tourists and international residents including Australians, has notified customers of a data breach involving unauthorised access to limited customer data. The company says payment details were not affected. No further details about the breach's scope or cause have been publicly disclosed.
Exclusive: Partnered Health responds to Inc Ransom data breach claims
Matched: Australia, health
Australian GP network Partnered Health is responding to claims by cyber extortion group Inc Ransom, which alleges it stole terabytes of data from the organisation. At least 21 clinics may be affected. Partnered Health has not confirmed the breach but is investigating. Inc Ransom typically publishes stolen data if ransom demands go unmet.
Hackers Turned a Trusted Advertising Platform Into a Crypto-Stealer Delivery Network
Matched: cryptocurrency
Adform, an ad tech firm serving ~14,000 businesses, suffered a supply chain attack where hackers hijacked a widely used JavaScript file within its infrastructure to distribute cryptocurrency-stealing malware. Researcher Kevin Beaumont uncovered the breach, which exploited the platform's trusted ad-serving network to reach victims. Adform holds nearly 30% of the demand-side platform market, amplifying the attack's potential reach.
Hackers Poison Adform Script to Swap Crypto Wallet Addresses Across Customer Sites
Matched: cryptocurrency
Attackers modified a JavaScript file from ad tech firm Adform to silently replace cryptocurrency wallet addresses in users' browsers. The malicious script, active on July 27, 2026, targeted Bitcoin and other crypto addresses copied by visitors to affected sites. Adform detected and removed the code the same day, notified clients, and reported the incident to authorities. Users who transacted on July 27 should verify their wallet addresses.
FBI And Allies Warn of North Korean IT Workers Using Stolen Identities
Matched: Australia
The FBI, U.S. State Department, and allied nations including Japan, Canada, Germany, Australia, the UK, and South Korea have jointly warned that North Korean IT workers are infiltrating private companies using stolen identities, forged documents, and proxy networks. The advisory urges firms worldwide to strengthen hiring verification processes to detect and prevent such infiltration.