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Cyber attacks on Medibank and Optus are just the tip of the iceberg, after cyber security experts revealed that the two were among 16 successful extortion incidents that ...
Daniel Croft • Mon, 23 Dec 2024
Medibank shuts down for the weekend to upgrade cyber security systems
Medibank has announced that it will be closing up shop for the weekend as it completely revamps its cyber security practices following the major data breach it suffered ...
Daniel Croft • Thu, 08 Dec 2022
Ransomware and FFT lead cyber insurance claims for 2022
Ransomware and fraudulent funds transfer (FFT) are the biggest causes of cyber loss in 2022, making up over 50 per cent of all cyber insurance claims as found in a new ...
US Navy joins ADF for Australian Cyber Skills Challenge
The US Navy has taken part in the Australian Defence Force’s Cyber Skills Challenge, solidifying the joint cyber security efforts of the two nations.
Daniel Croft • Wed, 07 Dec 2022
Amnesty International hit by China-sponsored cyber attack
Amnesty International has said that it has been targeted by a China-sponsored cyber attack.
Rapid7 declares ASX 200 security posture as ‘respectable’
The largest companies in Australia have standard of security that is comparable to its global counterparts, according to a new report that has declared ASX 200 company ...
Daniel Croft • Tue, 06 Dec 2022
Victorian licences to get CVV style security number following cyber breaches
Victorians are set to get new licences after VicRoads announced it would be adding a security number in light of the recent cyber attacks.
Medlab Pathology under investigation by OAIC
The Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC) has launched an investigation of Medlab Pathology over a data breach it suffered from at the beginning of ...
Government boosts security of ATO, Centrelink data
The Australian government has announced that it will be bolstering the protection of Centrelink, ATO and health data.
Cyber threats up 275% during Black Friday week
Cyber threats skyrocketed by 275 per cent during Black Friday week, according to new research.
Daniel Croft • Mon, 05 Dec 2022
Hospitals warned of life-threatening ransomware risk
Cyber security experts have issued Australian hospitals a warning, stating that they may have no choice but to pay a ransom when targeted in ransomware attacks to keep ...
Hunting for hackers
This special episode of Cyber Security Uncut comes from an exclusive livestream, Hunting for hackers, which featured on cybersecurityconnect.com.au in partnership with ...
Robyn Tongol • Mon, 05 Dec 2022
Cyber security spending on the rise for Aussie businesses
A large majority of Australian and New Zealand businesses are increasing cyber security spending without investing their money properly, according to new research.
Daniel Croft • Fri, 02 Dec 2022
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