National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) Stories

Australian Stories

National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) stories

OpenAI Breaches Australian Government Database

Weak controls left Australia's Medicare database exposed after an AI agent was able to press past access restrictions, experts say.

By Darren Guccione • 2 min read • Last month

Global Stories

National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) stories

Digital Transformation

FIOR appoints Sir Tom Copinger-Symes to advise on AI

The appointment comes as firms race to secure autonomous AI agents that can access systems and physical infrastructure without human oversight.

By Mara Sugue • 4 min read • Last week

Data Protection

Sectigo launches quantum readiness tool for enterprises

Governments and standards bodies are pushing firms to map cryptography now, as missing assets could leave them exposed to post-quantum risks.

By Raphael Veloso • 4 min read • Last week

Data Protection

Cisco warns UK firms unready for 24-hour cyber rule

Most UK organisations would struggle to meet a proposed 24-hour cyber incident reporting rule, Cisco research suggests.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last month

Malware

AI security incidents expose new criminal tradeoffs

Criminals are increasingly using AI for ransomware and credential theft, while flaws in test models are exposing production systems and data.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 5 min read • Last month

Data Protection

Atsign adds post-quantum crypto to SDKs for legacy data

Long-lived data could be exposed to harvest-now, decrypt-later attacks, as Atsign bakes NIST-approved quantum-safe algorithms into its SDK layer.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Thu, 27th Aug 2026

Data Science

FIRST launches VulnOptiCON 2026 in Luxembourg on AI

Rising disclosure volumes are forcing security teams to predict which flaws attackers will exploit as FIRST broadens its vulnerability conference in Luxembourg.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Tue, 25th Aug 2026

Ransomware

Five Eyes warning: AI reshapes cyber security priorities now

Smaller operators face faster, cheaper attacks as Five Eyes agencies say frontier AI could reshape cyber threats within months.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 5 min read • Tue, 4th Aug 2026

Malware

AI boosts nation-state cyberattacks, TrendAI warns

Defenders in Australia and New Zealand face faster, more adaptive intrusions as state-backed hackers use generative AI to scout and spread.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Thu, 30th Jul 2026

Stories from Other Regions

National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) stories

Data Protection

New Zealand cyber agency warns AI is reshaping threats

Boards are being urged to beef up defences as AI tools may soon help criminals automate attacks and target New Zealand organisations more precisely.

By Mara Sugue • 4 min read • This month

Data Protection

Edinburgh Napier & Approov boost smartphone security

Smartphone apps used for banking and workplace access will face tougher defences as the partners recruit two cybersecurity researchers for a 30-month project.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 5 min read • Last month

Data Protection

New Zealand SMEs face rising cyber threats, study finds

Nearly three-quarters of medium-sized firms have faced a cyber threat in six months, as AI scams and weak staff training heighten risk.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last month

Fintech

FIOR names Gemma Ungoed-Thomas as sovereign AI adviser

The hire signals FIOR's push to win governments and big enterprises worried about control, resilience and security in autonomous AI systems.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last month

Data Protection

Cybersecurity experts raise alarm after back-to-back data breaches

Schools and payroll users face heightened phishing and identity-theft risks after breaches exposed sensitive data at multiple firms.

By Felix Walton • 4 min read • Last month

Data Protection

CyberFest expands across North East with secure AI focus

A month-long festival will put secure AI, cyber resilience and regional investment opportunities in the spotlight as North East firms seek national partners.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last month