Data theft stories - Page 5

Radware revealed ShadowLeak, a zero-click flaw letting attackers silently steal data from ChatGPT's AI agents on OpenAI servers, risking millions of business users.

Ransomware attacks in Australia have surged 110% year-on-year, with manufacturing, healthcare, and government sectors hit hardest, says Zscaler report.

A Facebook malvertising campaign is targeting Android users in the EU with Brokewell malware disguised as a fake TradingView app to steal crypto assets.

State-sponsored hackers have stolen OAuth2 tokens from Salesforce integrations, compromising hundreds of organisations and exposing risks in SaaS connectivity.

Australians face rising threats from fake Booking.com sites that install malware via deceptive cookie banners, warns cybersecurity expert Mark Graham.

Cyber criminals exploit new split and nested QR code tactics in phishing attacks, bypassing traditional security to steal sensitive data, warns Barracuda.

Ransom payments soared to an average of USD $1.13 million in Q2 2025, driven by rising data theft and targeted social engineering attacks, Coveware reports.

Ransomware payouts have surged past USD $1 million in Q2 2025, driven by data exfiltration and social engineering in targeted attacks on mid-sized firms.

One in three Australian businesses hit by ransomware faced repeat attacks in 2025, hindered by tool overload and poor integration, says Barracuda report.

Quadruple extortion ransomware, including DDoS attacks and partner pressures, is rising in Asia Pacific, intensifying cybercrime risks across critical sectors.

Q2 2025 saw a 14.47% drop in active ransomware groups but a 41.18% rise year-on-year, with new alliances and arrests shaking the cybercrime landscape.

Tenable disclosed a critical Remote Code Execution flaw in Oracle Cloud's Code Editor, exposing risks of deep integration in cloud services-now patched by Oracle.

Cyber attackers now exploit AI to automate vulnerability scans and sell realistic deepfakes, boosting the scale and sophistication of cybercrime worldwide.

Ransomware attacks rose 63% in Q2 2025, with healthcare hit hard, marking a record high for the quarter amid a surge in data theft methods.

Qantas has suffered a major data breach via a third-party platform, igniting demands for tougher data security laws in Australia.

Australian firms report a sharp rise in AI-powered cyber attacks, with over half facing more complex threats amid cybersecurity skill shortages and limited budgets.

Phishing campaigns spoofing Booking.com have surged, targeting hotels with fake CAPTCHA sites that trick staff into installing malware, research reveals.

Fastly reports a doubling of attacks on commerce sites, now 31% of threats, as unwanted bot traffic hits 37% of all internet activity in Q1 2025.

Akamai launches DNS Posture Management, offering multicloud visibility and real-time monitoring to enhance DNS security and compliance across major providers.

Australian e-waste, tripling the global average, presents rising cybersecurity risks, with 10-20% of breaches linked to improper disposal of old devices.