The Australian Information Commissioner has launched legal action against Medibank Private in relation to a 2022 cyber attack.
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OAIC to investigate legal consultant’s data breach
The Information Commissioner will investigate a data breach at a law firm that provides legal and consulting services to the government.
AFP to investigate massive Optus data breach
The AFP will work with Optus in a criminal investigation into a data breach that compromised the personal information of millions of people.
Cyber security audit of WA local government raises concerns
A cyber security audit of local government in Western Australia showed vulnerabilities in systems dating back over 15 years.
Local government considered cybersafe
When it comes to cyberthreats, local government is one of the most trusted industries in Australia, according to a new report.
Documents stolen from Service NSW in massive cyber attack
Cyber criminals have stolen 3.8 million documents from Service NSW.
Crippled power, traffic chaos: smart cities vulnerable to hackers
Critical infrastructure deployed in smart cities internationally is vulnerable to hackers who could trigger ‘mass panic,’ research warns.
More bandwidth could counter Census cyber attacks, says expert
Denial of service explained.
Hacktivists most likely culprits behind Census attack
Privacy fears real: academics.
VIC Auditor flushes out hundreds of government IT security holes
By Paul Hemsley and Julian Bajkowski A new report from the Victorian Auditor-General’s Office (VAGO) has revealed the trigger for the Napthine government’s sweeping government-wide IT security strategy overhaul after…