Data leak stories

BlueVoyant warns Australian firms after Qantas and Mango suffer breaches via third-party suppliers, highlighting risks in supply chain cyber security.

Hackers linked to CL0P exploited an Oracle E-Business Suite zero-day from July 2025, stealing data and extorting dozens of organisations worldwide.

New Zealanders lost NZD $1.6 billion to online scams in 2024; a new digital tool helps assess personal data exposure to prevent further losses.

Boards must urgently tackle hidden PII risks in unstructured data exposed by AI, or face costly incidents and government action by 2027, warns expert.

UK police forces have reported over 13,000 data breaches since 2022, with incidents rising yearly and causing serious risks to personal information.

Outpost24 has launched a free tool that helps organisations detect if their credentials have been leaked on the dark web, boosting cybersecurity efforts.

F5 launches real-time data leak detection tools to protect sensitive info and curb shadow AI risks across hybrid and multicloud environments.

Ransomware, AI-powered attacks and vendor risks drive billions in cyber breach costs in 2025, with retail the hardest hit sector globally.

Lab 1 launches 'File Previews', letting firms securely view individual files from data breaches without risky downloads, enhancing swift exposure assessment.

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

A surge in ransomware attacks linked to the Scattered Spider group urges aviation and retail sectors to strengthen cyber defences after a Qantas breach.

Avast adds free AI-driven Scam Guardian to its antivirus for New Zealand users, boosting protection against rising, sophisticated online scams globally.

A cyberattack on Chain IQ has exposed sensitive data of UBS, Pictet and Implenia employees, spotlighting risks in third-party cybersecurity across sectors.

A Cycode study reveals cautious yet growing adoption of agentic AI in application security, with 60% early adopters reporting improved productivity and risk mitigation.

ReliaQuest reveals Black Basta’s fall and warns former affiliates persist with Teams phishing and Python-enabled ransomware tactics post-February 2025.

LexisNexis has suffered a data breach exposing personal details of over 364,000 people via a third-party software platform, raising security concerns.

Coinbase says a data breach affected around 1% of users, with cybercriminals demanding a USD $20 million ransom, which was firmly rejected by the firm.

Andy Frain Services disclosed a data breach affecting 100,964 individuals in October 2024, with ransomware group Black Basta claiming responsibility.

Nearly 400 data breaches at UK Jobcentres in 2024 exposed personal details of jobseekers, raising serious concerns over data security and privacy.

Following a severe ransomware attack, Casio highlights the urgent need for robust data security solutions, prompting the launch of Synology's ActiveProtect backup appliance.