Medibank Attack – Privacy Fallout
A massive data breach of 200GB of sensitive customer information was revealed last week by Australia’s largest private health insurance company Medibank. In response, the Australian government has increased the maximum fine companies can incur for failing to adequately protect personal data. Privacy experts have argued that while it is a welcome move, further steps […]
Medibank Attack – Privacy Fallout
A massive data breach of 200GB of sensitive customer information was revealed last week by Australia’s largest private health insurance company Medibank. In response, the Australian government has increased the maximum fine companies can incur for failing to adequately protect personal data. Privacy experts have argued that while it is a welcome move, further steps […]
AustCyber Launches Innovation Network to Drive Cyber Security Ecosystem
AustCyber, the national industry-led cyber security industry growth centre with the support of the federal government, has announced the launch of the AustCyber Innovation Network. The network is aimed to build a vibrant and connected cyber security ecosystem, providing a “unique collaborative platform” to industry stakeholders with help from the Stone & Chalk Group. The […]
Cyber Security Summit in Australia
Attendees at the inaugural Cyber Security Summit in Australia recently heard directly from cyber security experts on how to enhance their cyber security posture. They received vital information on the latest trends and strategies for addressing emerging threats, as well as best practices on how to stay protected against data breaches. This event comes at […]
Australia’s Cyber Security Sector Competitiveness Plan
Australia’s Cyber Security Sector Competitiveness Plan 2022: AustCyber’s efforts to develop the Australian cyber security sector have been successful, as the sector now generates an estimated $2.4 billion in Gross Domestic Product (GDP). However, the sector still faces three key challenges that need to be addressed in order to make it competitive at a global […]
Australian Government Develops 2023-2030 Cyber Security Strategy
On December 8th 2022, the Australian government announced the development of its 2023-2030 Cyber Security Strategy, aiming to create the most secure nation in the world by 2030. This strategy is comprised of four core areas: making the economy and cyber ecosystem secure, strengthening critical infrastructure and the government sector, advance Australia’s capability to counter […]
Fake Website Impersonating NDIS Provider Detected
Cybercriminals have launched a new scam targeting disabled Australians and taxpayers by creating a fake website impersonating a genuine NDIS provider. Unsuspecting individuals are asked to provide their name, address, NDIS number, and existing NDIS plan on an online form to access the phony site’s services. The Australian Government has allocated AUD48.3 million in its […]
LJ Hooker Experiences Cyber Attack
On December 6th, real estate giant LJ Hooker became the latest victim of a cyber attack by the Russian-linked ransomware gang ALPHV. The gang claims to have stolen 375 gigabytes of employee and customer data, including passport scans, credit card details, loans data and social media credentials, as well as other “internal company data”. LJ […]
Mailchimp Experiences Second Security Breach
Mailchimp, the email marketing and newsletter giant owned by Intuit, experienced a second security breach in the past six months. An intruder accessed one of their internal tools which exposed customer data from 133 accounts, including WooCommerce, an e-commerce platform with over five million customers. This breach appears to be almost exactly the same as […]
SingTel Facing Financial Crisis After Data Breach
• SingTel, the parent company of the Australian mobile phone company Optus, could be facing a financial crisis as the fallout from its latest data breach grows. Last week, it was revealed that Optus had suffered one of Australia’s largest data breaches to date, with over 9.8 million people affected – over one-third of the […]