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Government announces new digital ID legislation, promises more secure verification online
The Australian government has today (30 November) announced the new legislation that will outline the development of a ...
Tackling cyber crime a key driver behind increased AFP cooperation with INTERPOL
The Australian Federal Police reports a 50 per cent increase in Australian-requested INTERPOL notices.
Report: Australian government agencies see a sharp increase in cyber attacks
Australia may not be the number one target of cyber attacks, but the HWL Ebsworth hack has more than made up for it.
Government investigates Optus outage after hundreds unable to access 000
The government has announced that it will be reviewing the almost full-day Optus outage that occurred earlier in the ...
Albanese government appoints dedicated privacy commissioner
Reversing the decision of the Abbott government in 2015, the role of information and privacy commissioner will once ...
The ransomware ban is ‘inevitable’ but won’t become reality for at least 2 years
The government has revealed that a ban on ransomware payments will happen, but it won’t for at least two years as more ...
$47.4m allocated to achieve ACSS’ south-east Asia and Pacific goals
The 2023–2030 Australian Cyber Security Strategy (ACSS) is here, outlining the steps the nation will take to secure the ...
Protection of children a key concern in government review of online safety legislation
The federal government has announced a review of existing online safety laws to ensure that protections and frameworks ...
Government releases action plan for the 2023–2030 Australian Cyber Security Strategy
The Albanese government today (22 November) released the 2023–2030 Australian Cyber Security Strategy action plan, ...
What to expect from the 2023–2030 Australian Cyber Security Strategy
The long-awaited 2023–2030 Australian Cyber Security Strategy is due to be released today (22 November), almost a full ...
Federal government bolsters cyber security support for SMBs with $41.6m investment
The Albanese government has announced moves to reinforce the cyber security of small and medium businesses (SMBs) as ...
Home Affairs’ new Cyber Incident Review Board protects and investigates breached organisations
As part of the nation’s cyber security strategy, the Department of Home Affairs has announced that it will be ...
Air Marshal Darren Goldie recalled to Defence, replaced as national cyber security coordinator
The Department of Defence has released a brief statement, citing “a workplace matter”, while deputy secretary of cyber ...