The campaign began in January 2024 and peaked at 14 million emails in June. The emails were designed to steal sensitive information and included authentic-looking signatures to bypass security measures.

AFL players are concerned about the risk of their personal and sensitive information, such as drug test results and psychologist session notes, being leaked onto the dark web due to inadequate data protection measures.

A police investigation has been launched after MPs were apparently targeted in a “spear-phishing” attack, in what security experts believe could be an attempt to compromise the UK Parliament.

This flaw could have allowed an attacker to exploit a private API, initially intended for marketing purposes, to covertly install additional browser extensions with broad permissions without the user’s knowledge.

The threat actors hijack abandoned subdomains and domains of well-known companies, allowing the emails to bypass spam filters and appear legitimate. Brands like MSN, VMware, and eBay have been unwittingly involved.

The Australian government has experienced a significant increase in data breaches, with human error being the leading cause, highlighting the need for improved detection and response systems.

The leak included passports, player contracts, and personal data, potentially affecting every Australian football fan. Cybersecurity experts believe the breach was likely due to human error, and the FA is investigating the matter.

The phishing ecosystem has shifted from exclusive Dark web forums to public Telegram channels, making illicit tools and stolen data easily accessible to both seasoned cybercriminals and newcomers.

EasyPark Group, the owner of brands including RingGo and ParkMobile, said customer names, phone numbers, addresses, email addresses, and parts of credit card numbers had been taken but said parking data had not been compromised in the cyberattack.

St Vincent's, Australia's largest not-for-profit health and aged care provider, has confirmed that it has experienced a cyberattack and that hackers have stolen some of its data.