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Meta will allow EU citizens to opt out of behavioural advertising

Meta will allow EU citizens to opt out of behavioural advertising

Facebook owner Meta has made a massive concession to regulators in the European Union over its behavioural advertising

David Hollingworth • Thu, 03 Aug 2023
US government combats thinning cyber workforce with ‘whole-of-society’ approach

US government combats thinning cyber workforce with ‘whole-of-society’ approach

The US government has announced a multifaceted approach to bolstering its cyber security, with a new alliance that will ...

Daniel Croft • Wed, 02 Aug 2023
Op-Ed: Guarding the critical infrastructure grid in the age of cyber warfare

Op-Ed: Guarding the critical infrastructure grid in the age of cyber warfare

Critical infrastructure has been the target of a widening array of cyber security threats, including the high-profile ...

Apu Pavithran • Mon, 31 Jul 2023
Government contractor Maximus hit by MOVEit hack, millions affected

Government contractor Maximus hit by MOVEit hack, millions affected

US-based government services company Maximus has disclosed that a large amount of personal data has been compromised as ...

David Hollingworth • Fri, 28 Jul 2023
Report: When it comes to privacy, the kids are not alright

Report: When it comes to privacy, the kids are not alright

A new report has found that a large majority of teenagers are deeply distrustful of how digital platforms when it comes ...

David Hollingworth • Thu, 27 Jul 2023
Op-Ed: Detecting cyber patterns in critical infrastructure disruptions is crucial in prevention

Op-Ed: Detecting cyber patterns in critical infrastructure disruptions is crucial in prevention

Throughout history, warfare has always included the targeting of critical infrastructure.

Robert Le Busque • Thu, 27 Jul 2023
SEC reveals new cyber incident disclosure rules

SEC reveals new cyber incident disclosure rules

The US Securities and Exchange Commission has announced a change to the way companies disclose that they have been ...

David Hollingworth • Thu, 27 Jul 2023
CHOICE boss calls on banks ‘to do more’ to fight scams

CHOICE boss calls on banks ‘to do more’ to fight scams

Consumer watchdog CHOICE has revealed some details from its recent Consumer Pulse survey that suggests Australian ...

David Hollingworth • Tue, 25 Jul 2023
Home Affairs inadvertently leaks personal data of 50 small businesses

Home Affairs inadvertently leaks personal data of 50 small businesses

The Department of Home Affairs confirmed overnight that it was responsible for an “inadvertent” release of personal data ...

David Hollingworth • Tue, 25 Jul 2023
OAIC investigates the AFP over surveillance concerns

OAIC investigates the AFP over surveillance concerns

The Australian Federal Police (AFP) is currently under investigation for its use of the Auror retail surveillance ...

Daniel Croft • Mon, 24 Jul 2023
Scammer sentenced to 8 years in prison following expulsion to US

Scammer sentenced to 8 years in prison following expulsion to US

A Nigerian resident in the United Arab Emirates was handed to US authorities after leading an $8 million fraud scheme.

Liam Garman • Tue, 18 Jul 2023
Queensland breached in HWLE attack

Queensland breached in HWLE attack

The Queensland government has confirmed that files from its systems have been compromised as part of the HWL Ebsworth ...

Daniel Croft • Mon, 17 Jul 2023
UK hospital cyber attack affects 2.5m

UK hospital cyber attack affects 2.5m

Cyber attackers have stolen the data of millions after they attacked an organisation responsible for running a number of ...

Daniel Croft • Fri, 14 Jul 2023