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It seems the Medibank hackers have given up after a large file containing what is assumed to be the entire collection of customer records was posted on the dark web.
Daniel Croft • Sun, 07 Sep 2025
ATO issues warning to businesses over data security ethics
The ATO has called on big businesses to remember the ethical importance of data security, following heavy questioning at the royal commission over Robodebt.
Daniel Croft • Wed, 30 Nov 2022
APRA requests paycut for Medibank executives
Financial services watchdog Australian Prudential Regulation Authority (APRA) is calling for the paycheque of Medibank executives to be docked in light of the recent data ...
Daniel Croft • Tue, 29 Nov 2022
China spams Twitter with porn to hide news of COVID-19 protests
Twitter has become overwhelmed with pornography at the hands of what is assumed to be the Chinese government.
KPMG releases Cyber trust insights 2022 report
KPMG has unveiled its Cyber trust insights 2022 report, outlining the way in which businesses can build trust with its audience through privacy and cyber security.
Hacker lists WhatsApp data of almost 500m users for sale
A malicious actor has come out claiming to be selling the data of almost 500 million WhatsApp users.
Cyber Security Connect launches first-ever summit
Cyber Security Connect is pleased to announce the launch of its inaugural Cyber Security Summit with the support of principal partner Palo Alto Networks, which will take ...
Malavika Santhebennur • Tue, 29 Nov 2022
Twitter allegedly obscured a major data breach, as 5.4m records posted for free
Twitter has been accused of covering up a major data breach that affected millions of users.
Daniel Croft • Mon, 28 Nov 2022
Hacked MyGov, ATO details found being sold online
Cyber attacks continue to blight the nation, with new findings revealing that MyGov, NDIS and Australian Tax Office details have been secured by hackers and sold online
Drawing the lines on cloud security responsibility
Opinion: Cloud security works best when responsibilities are clearly defined and divided up between all relevant parties, writes Chris Thomas, senior security adviser – ...
Chris Thomas • Fri, 25 Nov 2022
ACSC boosts business cyber security with Essential Eight Assessment Guidance Package
The Australian Signals Directorate via the Australian Cyber Security Centre (ACSC) has released the Essential Eight Assessment Guidance Package in an effort to advise ...
Daniel Croft • Fri, 25 Nov 2022
PODCAST: Keeping our infrastructure safe in turbulent times, with Claroty’s Lani Refiti
In this episode of the Cyber Security Uncut podcast, Lani Refiti, regional director – Australia/New Zealand at Claroty, joins host Liam Garman to unpack the relationship ...
Robyn Tongol • Fri, 25 Nov 2022
Aussies doubtful of Australia’s cyber response even before Medibank, Optus attacks
A study has revealed that Australians have been dissatisfied with the national response to cyber crime since even before the major attacks on Optus and Medibank.
Daniel Croft • Thu, 24 Nov 2022