Every day a new threat is manufactured, and every day an innovative counter to that threat is created. Our industry moves quickly, and those that can't or won't keep up are fast left behind in high-risk territory.
At Xiph Cyber, our commitment to protecting your privacy and the sovereignty of your data means we invest a lot of time and effort in maintaining up-to-the-minute awareness of the shifts in our industry. You'll find the latest news and our own blogs right here.
The surveillance ratchet: what the UK and EU tell Australians about where our online laws are heading
Jun 14, 2026
To see where Australia’s internet is heading, don’t bother forecasting — look at Britain. In barely eighteen months the UK has switched on mandatory age checks, pushed age verification down to the phone itself, fought Apple over encryption, normalised facial recognition on the street, and — in June 2026 — given Apple and Google three months to build scanning into every device or face the law. The EU is working down the same list. These levers keep surfacing in the same order across like-minde...
What a zero-day really is — and why even fully patched software isn't always safe
Jun 10, 2026
There is a comforting idea in cyber security that if you keep everything updated, you are safe. Patch your operating systems, patch your applications, tick the box, and the attackers move on to someone lazier. It is a good habit and you absolutely should do it — but it is only half the story. The most dangerous flaws in the software your business runs are the ones nobody has fixed yet, because nobody on the defending side knows they exist. These are zero-days, and understanding them is the di...
Your phone is the easiest way in — here’s why
Jun 04, 2026
Pick up the device within arm’s reach right now. It holds your email, your banking app, your authentication codes, your messages, your location, and a login to half the services you use. It goes everywhere you go, it’s unlocked dozens of times a day, and it’s almost certainly the least defended thing you own. Yet most security advice is still written as though the desktop is the front door. It isn’t. For a fast-growing share of attacks, the phone is — and attackers worked that out long before...
Claude Mythos: Anthropic's frontier AI & what it means for cyber security
May 26, 2026
Most AI announcements wash over the cyber security industry without much fuss. Mythos was different. In April 2026, Anthropic told the world it had built a model so good at finding software flaws that releasing it publicly would be irresponsible — and then handed restricted access to a coalition of the biggest names in tech to use it for defence. That is not a normal product launch. It is closer to an admission that the offence-defence balance has just shifted, and the industry has roughly tw...
How honeypots enhance cyber security
May 17, 2024
The key to effective cyber security is always to stay one step ahead of malicious actors. One innovative tool that has gained prominence in recent years is the honeypot. This unassuming decoy system is a powerful tool to detect, analyse, and mitigate cyber threats.
Unmasking sniffing attacks: How to protect your network
Oct 02, 2023
In the digital world, where data flows seamlessly between devices and networks, sniffing attacks are a particularly insidious form of intrusion. Understanding the anatomy of a sniffing attack is paramount in fortifying your network's defences.
Social engineering in cyber security: The art of manipulation and defence
Sep 18, 2023
In today's digital world, the battle for security extends beyond firewalls and encryption protocols. Social engineering continues to emerge as the biggest threat to businesses and individuals. In fact, social engineering attacks account for about 25% of data breaches in small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), according to the OAIC.
Using open-source intelligence (OSINT) in cyber security
Sep 04, 2023
Open-source intelligence (OSINT) has emerged as a vital tool for cyber security. It’s used by businesses, governments, and other organisations alike to gather cyber intelligence from publicly available and legally accessible sources.
The rise of automotive hacking & the vulnerabilities of modern vehicles
Aug 21, 2023
Modern and electric vehicles (EVs) are now sophisticated computerised systems on wheels, and while their smart features make driving more convenient (and sometimes fun), they’re also introducing more cyber threats. Cars with connected systems have more control vulnerabilities and are more susceptible to cyber attacks — or automotive hacking.
10 ways to use AI to bolster your cyber security
Aug 07, 2023
Traditional solutions may only sometimes suffice in the ever-evolving landscape of cyber security. Organisations can use the synergy between artificial intelligence (AI) and human expertise to protect their digital assets from cyber threats and malicious actors. Here are ten ways to use AI to bolster your cyber security.