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The US government is pushing to see the creator of former hacking forum BreachForums put behind bars for 15 years.
Daniel Croft • Sat, 12 Jul 2025
Victorian government to use AI to keep schools cyber secure
One of three artificial intelligence platforms will be chosen as part of the state government’s Securing Connected Learners program.
David Hollingworth • Thu, 18 Jan 2024
Government mistakenly leaks consultancy fees of 400+ firms via forwarded email
The government has accidentally leaked the billing rates of over 400 consultancies via a mistakenly forwarded email.
Daniel Croft • Thu, 18 Jan 2024
Government to mandate AI safeguards for ‘high-risk’ AI platforms
The Australian government has released its interim response to last year’s AI consultation paper, pushing for a careful balance between driving innovative new solutions ...
Daniel Croft • Wed, 17 Jan 2024
US lawmakers call for investigation into SEC X account takeover
Republican and Democrat odd couple want to know how the social media account of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) was compromised.
David Hollingworth • Tue, 16 Jan 2024
Full list of government agencies affected by HWL Ebsworth hack revealed
The full list of government agencies affected by the HWL Ebsworth cyber attack has been released by the government, revealing that the impact of the breach was much ...
Daniel Croft • Mon, 15 Jan 2024
Home Affairs unable to say who was responsible for October cyber attack
The Department of Home Affairs cannot pin a 2023 distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attack on a particular group, despite Russian hackers claiming responsibility at the ...
David Hollingworth • Mon, 15 Jan 2024
European Commission looking closely at Microsoft/OpenAI relationship
EU Merger Regulations may lead to a review of the working relationship between the two companies.
David Hollingworth • Thu, 11 Jan 2024
Industry predictions for 2024: What can the government do to combat cyber crime?
What’s next now that the government has locked in its 2023–2030 Australian Cyber Security Strategy action plan?
David Hollingworth • Tue, 09 Jan 2024
NSA installs new head of cyber command
The US National Security Agency (NSA) has appointed Air Force Lieutenant General Timothy Haugh as its new head of cyber command.
Daniel Croft • Thu, 21 Dec 2023
Home Affairs Minister could get more cyber security powers under proposed legislation
The federal government has released a consultation paper on a range of amendments to Australia’s cyber security laws.
David Hollingworth • Wed, 20 Dec 2023
Aus government’s smart device labelling scheme will cost under $5m annually
The government has determined that the smart device labelling scheme it suggested last month would cost under $5 million a year.
Daniel Croft • Mon, 18 Dec 2023
Report: UK critical infrastructure ‘vulnerable to a catastrophic ransomware attack’
The joint committee on the national security strategy finds rising risks and a lack of government preparedness.
David Hollingworth • Fri, 15 Dec 2023