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Assistant Treasurer and Minister for Financial Services Stephen Jones revealed the incident in a speech to the National Press Club on Labor’s measures to fight scammers
David Hollingworth • Thu, 12 Dec 2024
Australians lose $134m to scams in just 6 months
Australians have lost over $134 million in the first six months of the year to scams, according to the National Anti-Scam Centre, with investment and romance proving the ...
Liam Garman • Mon, 29 Jul 2024
Albanese appoints new cyber security minister in cabinet reshuffle
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has appointed a veteran cabinet minister to oversee the Home Affairs and Cyber Security portfolios, following months of scrutiny into Home ...
Liam Garman • Sun, 28 Jul 2024
CISA bolsters security of US election infrastructure with new OpSec guide
The US Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency released its Guide to Operational Security for Election Officials in early July, mitigating the risk of ...
Liam Garman • Mon, 15 Jul 2024
UK Reform Party members targeted in scam
A fake Telegram channel purporting to be Reform UK leader Nigel Farage has targeted party supporters, soliciting donations to become a “VIP Member”.
Liam Garman • Fri, 12 Jul 2024
Government agencies issued sweeping directives to eliminate foreign vulnerabilities
The Home Affairs secretary has announced three new Protective Security Directions to protect government networks from foreign interference.
David Hollingworth • Tue, 09 Jul 2024
Australian government calls out China over 2022 cyber attacks
The Australian Signals Directorate has published an advisory outlining the ongoing activities of a threat actor backed by China’s Ministry of State Security.
Australian government partners with Amazon for national defence project
Amazon Web Services has been tapped to deliver a “top-secret cloud” in partnership with the Australian Signals Directorate.
David Hollingworth • Thu, 04 Jul 2024
AFP, ANZ team up to fight child sexual abuse
Big four bank ANZ will assist the AFP’s Australian Centre to Counter Child Exploitation in tracking criminal financial transactions.
David Hollingworth • Tue, 25 Jun 2024
US bans Kaspersky AV software, citing Russian exploitation
The White House’s new mandate will see sales of Kaspersky software in the US stopped within months.
David Hollingworth • Fri, 21 Jun 2024
National Anti-Scam Centre joins forces with Australian Financial Crimes Exchange
Australia’s NASC will join the “intelligence loop” with telcos, banks, and other digital platforms to fight financial scams.
David Hollingworth • Thu, 13 Jun 2024
Winners of the inaugural Defence & National Security Workforce Awards revealed
More than 15 winners were honoured for their achievements at the awards, held for the first time with support from principal partner Atturra.
Malavika Santhebennur • Wed, 12 Jun 2024
G20 leaders call for global cyber regulations
Global leaders have met to discuss the importance of cyber security in an increasingly digitally connected world, as part of the G20 Digital Economy Working Group this ...
Daniel Croft • Wed, 12 Jun 2024
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