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Anthropic Updates Claude Fable 5’s Biology Safeguards to Reduce False Positives
Matched: health, medical
Anthropic has updated biology safety classifiers for Claude Fable 5, reducing false positives by roughly 85%. Users asking legitimate health, medical, or educational biology questions will less often be redirected to Opus 5, a less capable fallback model. The change aims to improve accuracy in distinguishing harmful requests from benign ones without compromising safety standards.
New cyber intelligence hub reveals fake online stores among Australia's top scam threats
Matched: Australia
Australia's top online threats include fake stores, according to Gen's new Fearless Planet Index, a cyber intelligence hub using real-world data to monitor global scams. The platform tracks emerging threats and highlights how fraudulent retail websites remain a significant risk for Australian consumers, alongside other common scam types identified through ongoing intelligence gathering.
Major investment firm buying HSBC in Australia caught up in Wall Street hack wave
Matched: Australia
Blackstone, the private equity firm acquiring HSBC's Australian mortgage and loan business, has been caught up in a wave of cyberattacks hitting major Wall Street firms. The incidents have affected several large financial institutions, raising concerns about cybersecurity vulnerabilities across the sector amid high-profile deal activity.
When Agentic Glue Melts: Exploiting Cloudflare Code Mode and Workers
Check Point Research found five memory-corruption bugs in workerd, the C++ runtime underlying Cloudflare Workers and Code Mode. By targeting this shared layer, researchers broke both products simultaneously. The flaws exist in native "glue" code bridging V8 and Cloudflare's sandbox, which relies entirely on V8 for isolation. The vulnerabilities allowed sandbox escape from what should be isolated untrusted code execution environments.
What Is Zero Trust Security? A Guide for Businesses
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Australia’s use of AI is growing faster than its foundations
Matched: Australia
Australia's AI adoption and spending are increasing rapidly, but the country risks undermining its returns by neglecting foundational elements. Experts warn that gaps in data quality, governance frameworks and clear accountability structures could limit AI's effectiveness. Without addressing these underlying issues, organisations may struggle to realise the full benefits of their AI investments despite growing enthusiasm for the technology.
One Fake Movie Download Can Expose Passwords, Payments and Crypto Assets
Matched: cryptocurrency
Cybercriminals are distributing fake downloads of the 2026 film "The Odyssey" to spread Lumma Stealer malware. Once executed, it silently harvests saved browser passwords, payment card details, and cryptocurrency wallets from infected systems. Researchers identified the campaign within days of the film's release, exploiting its popularity to lure victims seeking pirated copies.
Mac Malware Drains Crypto Wallets Via Fake CAPTCHA Scam
A Mac user was tricked by a fake CAPTCHA prompt into running a Terminal command that installed Go-based malware. The attack, a variant of the ClickFix scam, gave attackers access to macOS Keychain passwords and cryptocurrency wallets. Security researchers warn the technique is growing more common and targets users across platforms.
Updoc says a cyber incident may have exposed customer data
Matched: Australia, health
Australian telehealth provider Updoc has disclosed a cybersecurity incident that may have exposed customer personal data. The company said it became aware of the breach and is investigating whether patient information was accessed by unauthorised parties. Updoc offers 24/7 telehealth services and holds sensitive health and personal data. Affected customers have been advised to remain vigilant.
Inside an Oracle Database SQL Injection Attack | Huntress
Attackers exploited a SQL injection vulnerability in an Oracle Database-connected application to achieve full OS-level remote code execution. By abusing Oracle's built-in Java functionality, they compiled and executed malicious Java source code directly within the database, ultimately deploying the Khunt post-exploitation toolkit for further access and lateral movement.
NAB to begin testing of agentic AI for customers
Matched: Australia
NAB will begin testing an agentic AI platform for its lending operations. The system would allow AI to autonomously complete multi-step tasks on behalf of customers, such as gathering documents and progressing loan applications. The bank said the technology could significantly reduce processing times, though it emphasised human oversight would remain part of the process.
A glass darkly: Electronic Frontiers Australia calls for ban on best-selling Kmart smart glasses
Matched: Australia
Electronic Frontiers Australia is calling for a ban on smart glasses sold at Kmart, warning the devices pose serious privacy risks. Similar to Meta's Ray-Ban glasses, the products can discreetly record video and audio, raising concerns about covert surveillance, harassment, and facial recognition misuse. The digital rights group argues existing Australian privacy laws are insufficient to address the threat the glasses' growing popularity presents.
Calvary Health Care previews digital assistant for 20,000 staff and volunteers
Matched: health
Calvary Health Care is set to launch a digital assistant for its 20,000 staff and volunteers next week. The tool was recently previewed ahead of its rollout across the organisation. No further details about the assistant's specific functions or the technology powering it were provided in the preview.
37% of IT Security Teams Hit Burnout From Audit Demands
A Huntress survey of 504 IT leaders found compliance and audit demands are taking a significant toll on security teams. Burnout was reported at 37% of organizations, while 34% said compliance work delayed critical security initiatives. For 21%, the burden was severe enough to result in losing a contract.
Bank of America Phishing Email Delivers ScreenConnect Malware
A phishing campaign impersonating Bank of America delivers ScreenConnect remote access malware through a multi-stage infection chain. The convincing fake emails trick recipients into actions that ultimately install the legitimate remote access tool, which attackers abuse to control victims' systems. The campaign highlights how cybercriminals exploit trusted brand names and repurpose legitimate software to evade detection.
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.