ASIO chief Mike Burgess defends resourcing decisions while warning of ‘unprecedented number of threats’

Australia’s domestic spy chief, Mike Burgess, has defended the agency’s resourcing decisions in the years leading up to the Bondi terror attack, arguing his agency is grappling with an “unprecedented” volume of threats. In his annual threat assessment, Mr Burgess revealed the Australian Security Intelligence Organisation (ASIO) has foiled 31 major terrorism plots since 2014….

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‘No hacker needed’: New AI ransomware can automate database attacks from start to finish, warns cybersecurity firm

Disclaimer: It is an AI generated image Security researchers have identified JadePuffer, the first ransomware attack which is filly executed by an autonomous AI agent. According to a report by Sysdig, unlike traditional ransomeware campaigns that reply on human hackers, JadePuffer infiltrated servers, diagnosed failures, adapted its methods, and extorted victims and all this was…

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World Cup quick hits: Spain’s secret to success, Lamine Yamal’s streak and Folarin Balogun’s confession

Spain showcases its biggest advantage over France, Lamine Yamal’s insane streak goes on and Folarin Balogun opens up on his overturned red card. Here are today’s quick hits. 1. Spain’s victory one for the collective All World Cup we have been singing the praises of France, this collection of glittering superstars who were combining to…

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