MediSecure breach latest in trend of healthcare hacks Federal Cybersecurity coordinator Michelle McGuinness said the breach had not made it from MediSecure’s systems into the wider healthcare network.
NBN Co falls short of reporting standards May 7, 2024 By Dan Holmes Communications & Technology NBN Co failed to provide information to the shareholder minister, as required by financial regulations; and CEO Stephen Rue departs for Optus.
PM’s right-hand man unpacks whole-of-nation security mission April 11, 2024 By Melissa Coade Defence Chief mandarin Glyn Davis that scrutiny and accountability were equal in weight to the importance of national security services.
Oxford digital dons vs Russian elektro-mafia: Australia stakes its claim in cyber’s geopolitical name-and-blame game April 11, 2024 By Julian Bajkowski Communications & Technology Cyber is officially out of the shadows. Attacks attributed to a commissioning country is the new trend. Add 25% for fingerprints and FaceID.
Digital ID bill passes senate March 28, 2024 By Julian Bajkowski Communications & Technology The Albanese government finally secured the required support for enabling legislation for the digital ID system in the senate.
Crap app-security, mid-sized business the cyber threat biggies ASD reckons November 16, 2023 By Julian Bajkowski Communications & Technology The number of cyber attacks on Australia has increased in line with predictions. But system hardening means crooks are trying even harder.
O’Neil’s National Cybersecurity Coordinator sent back to Defence November 15, 2023 By Julian Bajkowski Communications & Technology Two key cybersecurity leadership positions are now benched on sidelines. Intrigues come amid drafting of potent new laws to intervene in outages.
Cybersecurity’s six ‘shields’ aim to protect Australian infrastructure November 6, 2023 By Liam Tung 2023 Defence Special Report In the wake of one of Australia’s worst breaches on record, can a new cybersecurity strategy help protect us in the future?
NAB the next bank to send government-accredited digital identity live for customers October 17, 2023 By Julian Bajkowski Communications & Technology Are institutions looking to monetise ID transactions? You bet. Two banks have raced to switch on digital identity offerings. Buckle-up.
Commonwealth Bank leapfrogs delayed government digital identity launch with ConnectID October 13, 2023 By Julian Bajkowski Communications & Technology Banks are ready to clip the ticket — big time — on new mandated identity services, and milk the verification revenue stream.
Optus complaints up 30%, reports telecommunications ombud October 11, 2023 By Anna Macdonald Communications & Technology Cynthia Gebert says overall complaints have decreased but telcos need to make sure they are helping those facing cost-of-living pressures.
Australia struggles to hold cyber criminals to account September 19, 2023 By Dominic Giannini Community & Social Home affairs minister Clare O’Neil admitted Australia doesn’t “have the mechanisms in place” to adequately tackle cyber criminals and other nefarious actors.
Half of all Australians hit by data breach spills, Privacy Commission research reckons August 9, 2023 By Julian Bajkowski Communications & Technology New data from the regulator shows a high rate of harm experienced by data breach victims, with ransomware behind identity theft and fraud.
Minns talks ICAC reform after Berejiklian corruption finding, high fives on hold June 30, 2023 By Julian Bajkowski Career Matters The problem with horror show trials is that everyone just wants more, as Berejiklian gets the equivalent of a free neck tattoo.
Jones pulls handbrake on Consumer Data Right expansion June 5, 2023 By Julian Bajkowski Communications & Technology With risks seeming to outweigh the benefits, an extension of the Coalition’s signature consumer data rights reform is uncertain.
