Cyber Security Update August 2025

Cyber threats continue to rise across every sector.

From exposed staff credentials and large scale data breaches to active ransomware and AI-related risks, August delivered more reminders of why proactive cyber strategy matters.

This month’s key updates:
🔐 UWA breach linked to staff logins
📉 Over 50 per cent of businesses surveyed were hit by ransomware
📦 280,000+ customer records stolen from iiNet
🤖 ChatGPT and Grok flagged for leaking user data
⚠️ Critical updates released across Microsoft, Chrome and WinRAR
📜 New WA privacy laws announced for 2026

These threats are not slowing down. Neither are we.

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