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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.
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 ...
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 ...
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.
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
AFP reveals its role in LockBit takedown
The Australian Federal Police’s Operation Aquila assisted in the campaign against the most prolific ransomware operator ...
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 ...
ACMA targets 5 Aussie telcos over SMS scams
The Australian Communications and Media Authority found the telcos failed to comply with anti-scam regulations.
AFP Commissioner outlines Medibank hacker hunt and impact of sanctions
“Making Australia a hostile environment for criminals is an AFP priority,” according to the Commissioner’s Senate ...
Australian government stands up new expert AI group
The group will offer advice on the transparency and accountability of artificial intelligence (AI) development, but ...