Japan’s defence budget isn’t really 2 percent of GDP. It’s not even close
Japan says it has nearly reached its defence spending target. But it has done so only by measuring today’s defence...
AndyC
Andy Curtis is an award-winning security consultant, researcher and public speaker. He has been working in the computer security industry since the early 1990s, having been employed by state and federal government, leading healthcare and banking providers across three continents. He has given talks about computer security for some of the world’s largest companies, worked with law enforcement agencies on investigations into hacking groups, and is a regular voice on TV and radio explaining IT security threats.
AEMO predicts seven-fold rise in data centre power use over next decade
Key points AEMO forecasts data centre electricity consumption will grow seven-fold over the next decade, from 5 TWh currently to...
CISO Board Reporting for AI Risk in 2026: Metrics, Narrative, and a Decision-Ready Dashboard
Last Updated: 12 August 2026 Executive Summary CISO board reporting for AI risk turns complex technical exposure into a decision-ready...
Cybercriminals Turn GTA VI Leaks Into Malware Bait
Cybercriminals Turn GTA VI Leaks Into Malware Bait Pierluigi Paganini August 24, 2026 A fake 113GB GTA VI build is...
Malicious Firefox add-ons caught stealing cryptowallet seed phrases and browser credentials
Every time you add an extension or plugin to your browser, there's a risk that you might be doing more...
Gunra ransomware: what you need to know
The ransomware gang Gunra has been creating havoc - exploiting unpatched VPNs and firewalls to steal data, encrypt systems, and...
Apple’s folding iPhone has already launched – in your head
I don’t think so. Perhaps because, as the “father of public relations”, Edward Bernays said in his seminal book, “Propaganda”:...
⚡ Weekly Recap: AI-Powered PLC Attacks, GitLab Attacks, Stripe Key Leaks and More
Ravie LakshmananAug 24, 2026Cybersecurity / Hacking A package gets installed. A login prompt opens. A box sits exposed to the...
WordlistLoader Delivers Amatera via ClickFix, SynkLoader Phishes Windows Passwords
Cybersecurity researchers have flagged two new malware families called WordlistLoader and SynkLoader that's used to deliver next-stage payloads and likely...
Shipping More AI Code Than You Can Secure? Watch How to Control Remediation Debt
The Hacker NewsAug 24, 2026AI Security / Webinar If your developers are using AI coding tools, you are probably already...
Critical Keycloak Password Reset Flaw Could Let Unauthenticated Attackers Take Over Any Account
Swati KhandelwalAug 24, 2026Vulnerability / Identity Security Red Hat and the Keycloak project have released patches to address a critical...
Operation QUICSILVER Targets Myanmar Government and IT with QUICAgent Backdoor
Ravie LakshmananAug 24, 2026Cyber Espionage / Cyber Attack Cybersecurity researchers have flagged a cyber espionage campaign targeting Myanmar that uses...
Microsoft Exchange Server SE CU1 Delayed Amid AI-Assisted Security Reviews
Microsoft’s next major Exchange Server update is still waiting for a clear runway. Exchange Server Subscription Edition Cumulative Update 1...
ChatGPT for Teens Adds New Safeguards — but Safety Gaps Remain
ChatGPT now has a dedicated experience for teens, but its new protections are not a guarantee. OpenAI began a global...
Slovakia Warns of Cyber Risks in Road Speed Cameras
Slovakia Warns of Cyber Risks in Road Speed Cameras Pierluigi Paganini August 24, 2026 Slovakia warns that vulnerable speed cameras...