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cyberattacks
China Uses AI to Make Anti-US Cartoons
Ad inserts, AI-generated cartoons, and anti-American views are circulating on Facebook and X.
Foreign Direct Investment in China Drops to 30-Year Low
Confidence in China’s economy goes down further as foreign direct investment into China has plunged to a 30-year low.
Major Hospital Network Says No Sensitive Personal Data Stolen in December Hack
Cyber security experts said there was no evidence that identification documents was stolen from St Vincent’s database.
Hackers Attack Australia’s Largest Not-For-Profit Hospital Network
St Vincent’s Health Australia and authorities are investigating what data has been stolen during the incident.
Parents Lured to Donate Blood, Organs for Benefits
A Chinese city is asking people to donate blood and organs, with a new rule specifically targeting parents.
1 in 3 Australians Still Use Old Passwords Despite Major Data Breaches: Research
A Google security expert said while an increasing number of Australians were interested in improving online security, many of them had no idea how to do it.
CCP Is Backer Behind Cyberattacks, Australian Intelligence Says
The CCP—a backer of cyber crime—remains a significant threat to Australia’s cyber security amid a surge in cybercrimes in 2022-2023.
Microsoft Introduces Newly Enhanced Security Measures in Wake of Security Breaches, Cyberattacks
The company will use advanced AI tools to improve the company’s threat intelligence and analysis to better detect cyber threats.
Desperation and Diplomacy: North Korea’s Tech Hunt in Russia Amid Sanctions
Sanctioned by the international community, North Korea desperately needs Russian technology for nuclear weapons, satellite development, and food production.
White House to Host Summit to Tackle Alarming Surge in Cyberattacks on Schools
The White House will host a summit on Monday to explore ways to improve school cybersecurity across the country in the face of rising ransomware assaults.
