Queensland government department loses $800,000 in cyber attack
The Queensland government department delivering the state’s first cyber security strategy lost more than $800,000 in a cyber…
North Korean group ‘WaterPlum’ steals millions in crypto hack
A North Korean hacking group is using job ads to harvest sensitive information from unsuspecting applicants from more…
Australia’s deputy PM defends data security after OpenAI hack
This file photo taken on May 31, 2025 shows Australian Deputy Prime Minister Richard Marles. (PHOTO/BLOOMBERG) Australia’s sensitive…
OpenAI says dozens affected by rogue agents amid new detail about Australian incidents
Rogue artificial intelligence agents spent almost a week trying to access Australian health data as OpenAI reveals “dozens”…
‘Ethical’ hacker who faced prosecution doubts OpenAI will face consequences over Medicare breach
When Nik Cubrilovic saw the news of the OpenAI Medicare hack this week, he knew the tech giant…
OpenAI breach strengthens Australia’s case for tougher AI safety rules
An unprecedented breach of a government website by a rogue OpenAI agent will sharpen Australia’s push to impose…
Gemini hacked three companies in first known breakout by Google’s AI
Google’s Gemini AI model has accessed the internet and hacked other companies during a test of its cybersecurity…
‘Low-plastic diet’ lowered chemical levels within just one week, researchers say
An Australian study revealed that by switching their diets, people were able to lower the amount of plastic-associated…
How a ‘swarm’ of AI agents hacked another company, in the AI’s own words
Hundreds of rogue AI agents banded together to form a “collective”. OpenAI is calling it a “warning shot”.…
Delhi bets on electric rickshaws to clean its air
Few sights and sounds are as familiar in Delhi as colourful auto rickshaws and the rhythmic beat of…
Origin Energy says bank account details of 60 customers accessed in July data breach
Origin Energy says as many as 60 customers had their full bank account numbers accessed by a hacker…
OpenAI halts testing, slows development after rogue model hacked Hugging Face
OpenAI has announced it is slowing the pace of its AI development and pausing its model testing for…