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Shopify tells Australian store to stay shut after hijacked extensions divert shoppers

Malicious Javascript in add-ons sent shoppers to fake checkouts.

By Juha Saarinen

 

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Flight Centre Global Leisure deploys AI agent to help build holidays
  Software  

Flight Centre Global Leisure deploys AI agent to help build holidays

As well as to improve support options for customers.

By Ry Crozier

 
Stolen ConnectWise 'SkyKick' credential exposed Microsoft 365 tenants
  Security  

Stolen ConnectWise 'SkyKick' credential exposed Microsoft 365 tenants

Cloud Backup pulled worldwide as customers hunt for planted credentials valid until 2028.

By Juha Saarinen

 
Australian gov, media networks reached by Israeli firm’s spy ads
  Security  

Australian gov, media networks reached by Israeli firm’s spy ads

Ads tied to mercenary spyware turned up on ANSTO and critical infrastructure networks.

By Juha Saarinen

 
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