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ByteDance warned to divest its controversial social media app or risk a total US ban.
David Hollingworth • Mon, 08 Dec 2025
European Union comes together to fight growing cyber threat
The European Parliament reaches a provisional agreement on the Cyber Solidarity Act to combat “large-scale cyber threats”.
David Hollingworth • Thu, 07 Mar 2024
German authorities rule out hack in military communications leak
It wasn’t the Russians; it was just a poorly configured Cisco conferencing application.
David Hollingworth • Wed, 06 Mar 2024
Cyber security a focus of new memo between Australia and the Philippines
The Pacific partners signed a new memorandum of understanding following the presidential visit.
David Hollingworth • Fri, 01 Mar 2024
ASIO director-general warns of nation-state actors targeting critical infrastructure
The Australian spy chief says that “crack cyber teams” are investigating Australian networks and infrastructure, and it’s happening right now.
David Hollingworth • Thu, 29 Feb 2024
Government appoints Michelle McGuinness as cyber security coordinator
Months after the last one was recalled, the Australian government has appointed a new national cyber security coordinator.
Daniel Croft • Mon, 26 Feb 2024
Medibank fails to block investigation into data hack
The Federal Court has dismissed Medibank’s attempts to shut down an investigation into the October 2022 data hack.
Naomi Neilson • Thu, 22 Feb 2024
Home Affairs cyber secretary reportedly owns over 100k CyberCX shares
A key Department of Home Affairs cyber security secretary and former government cyber adviser is currently under investigation by the department after it was discovered ...
Daniel Croft • Thu, 22 Feb 2024
Tax attack: ATO Commissioner says agency handles 4.7m cyber attacks monthly
The Australian Taxation Office’s Commissioner of Taxation outlined his fears over cyber security while addressing the media.
David Hollingworth • Wed, 21 Feb 2024
Australia, UK governments co-sign memorandum of understanding for online safety and security
The Australian and UK governments have announced a new collaborative dedication to online safety and security, with the nations co-signing a memorandum of understanding ...
Daniel Croft • Wed, 21 Feb 2024
Australian information commissioner launches HWL Ebsworth hack investigation
The OAIC will investigate the law firm’s data handling practices in the wake of the 2023 data breach that affected 56 government agencies.
AFP reveals its role in LockBit takedown
The Australian Federal Police’s Operation Aquila assisted in the campaign against the most prolific ransomware operator in the world.
Aussie cops warn uni students: Don’t become a money mule
The Australian Federal Police (AFP) takes the lead on a campaign to keep students from moving money for drug and cyber gangs.
David Hollingworth • Tue, 20 Feb 2024