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The Albanese government is set to appoint a standalone privacy commissioner in an effort to curb the rising cyber threat.
Daniel Croft • Thu, 10 Jul 2025
UNSW requests government protection for white hat hackers
The University of NSW is arguing that there is currently no protection for vulnerability researchers and white hat hackers, and this issue should be addressed in the ...
Daniel Croft • Mon, 01 May 2023
There’s no such thing as Russian hacktivism, according to Ukraine official
While many Russian hacking groups claim to be operating as hacktivists out of perceived loyalty to the state, the head of Ukraine’s Department of Cyber Information ...
David Hollingworth • Fri, 28 Apr 2023
Chinese influencing operations are on the rise, according to new report
While the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) may have softened its diplomatic rhetoric in recent years, a new report suggests that it has nonetheless been ramping up its use ...
David Hollingworth • Thu, 27 Apr 2023
The FBI is helping Ukraine track Russian cyber war crimes
Russian cyber attacks against civilian targets and critical infrastructure are a key focus for the FBI as it assists investigators in Ukraine in processing evidence of ...
David Hollingworth • Wed, 26 Apr 2023
OAIC warns Privacy Act could be contradicted by proposed legislation
The Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC) has expressed concern regarding the review of Australia’s cyber security legislation, claiming it could cause ...
Daniel Croft • Mon, 24 Apr 2023
SMS sender ID register to be established with $10m government investment
The government has announced that it will establish an SMS sender ID register, backed by $10 million in funding from the upcoming federal budget.
Parliamentary committee told that social media laws need to extend beyond TikTok
A federal committee looking into the risks to Australia from foreign interference via social media and other online sources has been told that broader laws are called for
David Hollingworth • Fri, 21 Apr 2023
NHS, UK military data at risk following Capita attack
Capita, the company that provides third-party services for the UK’s National Health Service (NHS) and UK military, has finally revealed that the cyber attack last month ...
Daniel Croft • Fri, 21 Apr 2023
Misconfigured server behind DC Health Benefit Exchange Authority data breach last month
Washington lawmakers are getting to the bottom of a data breach that saw tens of thousands of personal details leaked online — including their own.
David Hollingworth • Thu, 20 Apr 2023
Developing a whole-of-government framework for information warfare
Opinion: Before we can seize the initiative in the information war, the West must appreciate how information is harnessed to achieve military and geopolitical objectives
Liam Garman • Tue, 18 Apr 2023
Insurers hesitant for government to outlaw ransomware payments
Australian insurers are warning the government against blanket banning ransomware payments.
Daniel Croft • Tue, 18 Apr 2023
Germany reviews use of Chinese components in its 5G network
The German government is examining the nation’s 5G systems following concerns that Chinese components that comprise the network pose a risk to critical infrastructure
Daniel Croft • Mon, 17 Apr 2023