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The US National Security Agency (NSA) has appointed Air Force Lieutenant General Timothy Haugh as its new head of cyber command.
Daniel Croft • Sun, 22 Dec 2024
Home Affairs Minister could get more cyber security powers under proposed legislation
The federal government has released a consultation paper on a range of amendments to Australia’s cyber security laws.
David Hollingworth • Wed, 20 Dec 2023
Aus government’s smart device labelling scheme will cost under $5m annually
The government has determined that the smart device labelling scheme it suggested last month would cost under $5 million a year.
Daniel Croft • Mon, 18 Dec 2023
Report: UK critical infrastructure ‘vulnerable to a catastrophic ransomware attack’
The joint committee on the national security strategy finds rising risks and a lack of government preparedness.
David Hollingworth • Fri, 15 Dec 2023
US seeks to establish minimum cyber requirements for healthcare
The US government reportedly has plans to develop a minimum cyber security standard that healthcare organisations and services will have to meet.
Daniel Croft • Tue, 12 Dec 2023
More than $1bn in criminal proceeds restrained by AFP in past 4 years
Cyber crime is just one of the activities curtailed by the Criminal Assets Confiscation Taskforce (CACT).
David Hollingworth • Tue, 12 Dec 2023
ICT and cyber security skills key drivers of new 10-year migration strategy
Home Affairs Minister Clare O’Neil unveils new policy to fix “broken” system and boost essential skills.
David Hollingworth • Mon, 11 Dec 2023
ACCC welcomes federal government’s in-principle agreement to regulate digital platforms
New rules are designed to combat “anti-competitive conduct” on platforms from Apple, Google, Meta, and more.
David Hollingworth • Fri, 08 Dec 2023
Australia and Papua New Guinea sign bilateral security agreement
Cyber security will be a key plank of the new agreement between the Pacific neighbours.
David Hollingworth • Thu, 07 Dec 2023
Been hit by ransomware? Letting the AFP know could save you a lot of money
“Don’t hack it alone” – early reporting of ransomware attacks stopped at least 57 incidents in the last 18 months.
Australia joins US and other countries in sanctioning North Korean hackers
The US Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control says the action is in response to the DPRK satellite launch.
David Hollingworth • Fri, 01 Dec 2023
Government announces new digital ID legislation, promises more secure verification online
The Australian government has today (30 November) announced the new legislation that will outline the development of a new Digital ID System in an effort to make online ...
Daniel Croft • Thu, 30 Nov 2023
Tackling cyber crime a key driver behind increased AFP cooperation with INTERPOL
The Australian Federal Police reports a 50 per cent increase in Australian-requested INTERPOL notices.
David Hollingworth • Thu, 30 Nov 2023
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