DeepSeek Chatbot Beats OpenAI on App Store Leaderboard

The Chinese firm said training the model cost just $5.6 million. Alibaba Cloud followed with a new generative AI model, while Microsoft alleges DeepSeek ‘distilled’ OpenAI’s work. Read more »

Phishing Emails Targeting Australian Firms Rise by 30% in 2024

For the APAC region as a whole, credential phishing attacks rose by 30.5% between 2023 and 2024. Read more »

GhostGPT: Uncensored Chatbot Used by Cyber Criminals for Malware Creation, Scams

Researchers from Abnormal Security discovered an advert for the chatbot on a cybercrime forum and tested its capabilities by asking it to create a DocuSign phishing email. Read more »

How to Create a Secure Username

Discover how to create a unique and secure username for your online accounts, and find out why it’s just as important as having a strong password. Read more »

‘Sneaky Log’ Microsoft Spoofing Scheme Sidesteps Two-Factor Security

The phishing-as-a-service kit from Sneaky Log creates fake authentication pages to farm account information, including two-factor security codes. Read more »

5 Best Endpoint Detection & Response Solutions for 2025

Endpoint detection and response (EDR) software is the best way to detect, investigate, and respond to advanced attacks. Endpoint detection and response software is a security solution that protects... Read more »

5 Emerging AI Threats Australian Cyber Pros Must Watch in 2025

AI cloning and deepfakes rank among the top challenges for Australian cybersecurity professionals in 2025. Read more »

UK Considers Banning Ransomware Payments

The proposed mandate intends to discourage criminals from targeting critical national infrastructure and public services, as there will be no financial motivation. Read more »

Patch Tuesday: January 2025 Security Update Patches Exploited Elevation of Privilege Attacks

Microsoft’s monthly patches cover Hyper-V NT Kernel Integration VSPs, Git in Visual Studio, and more. Read more »

Enhancing Health Care Cybersecurity: Bridging HIPAA Gaps with Innovation

The proposed HIPAA Security Rule introduces mandatory measures to prevent malicious cyberattacks in health care. Read more »
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