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Hackers dump more customer data from Australian insurer Medibank

Medibank Private Ltd, Australia's biggest health insurer, said on Thursday hackers had released more of its stolen medical records, as the media reported that the complete set of data on millions of customers was now public.

Reuters

Medibank hackers declare 'case closed'

The Medibank hackers declared "case closed" after dumping a final tranche of stolen data, as Australia's information commissioner launches an investigation.

AAP

More Medibank customer data released onto dark web. Has everything now been released?

Medibank confirms that more stolen customer data has been released on the dark web, amid reports the hackers have released all files remaining in their possession.

ABC News

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Medibank hackers announce ‘case closed’ and dump huge data file on dark web

Medibank confirms it may be the full trove of hundreds of thousands of customers’ private records that were stolen from the health insurer

The Guardian - AU

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"You will never hear from them again and you will be out of pocket"

Manchester Evening News

Vic woman 'sorry' for part in $10m fraud

A Victorian mum described as a principal partner in a $10 million international cybercrime fraud has apologised to her victims ahead of being sentenced.

AAP

3 Software Stocks to Sell Right Now and 1 to Buy

Despite being well-positioned for long-term growth, the application software industry has near-term headwinds to deal with. Hence, avoiding fundamentally weak stocks Robinhood (HOOD), Monday.com (MNDY), and Matterport (MTTR) could be wise, while fundamentally strong software stock Progress Software (PRGS) could be a great buy right now. Continue reading….

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National Situation Room has been beefed up

Australia's national all-hazards headquarters has been upgraded by the government to ensure it can react swiftly to emergencies, including fires and floods.

AAP

1 Software Stock That's a No-Brainer Buy Right Now

Software stock Fortinet (FTNT) surpassed earnings estimates by more than 20% in its latest quarter. Moreover, Wall Street analysts see a 27% upside potential in the stock. Therefore, given the growth prospects of the software industry, FTNT could be a no-brainer buy now. Read on….

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The cybersecurity problems at Twitter to actually watch

Shrinking staff numbers mean the company could struggle to fix security flaws or respond to a massive hack.

Axios

Cyber security firm Kocho opens Cardiff office in an investment that will create 40 new jobs

Its new security operations centre will support its aim of doubling revenues over the next five years

Birmingham Post

The country where officials are using pen, paper and typewriters to govern after major cyber-attack

Vanuatu’s online public sector was knocked off for nearly a month in a malware attack

The Independent UK

Vanuatu officials turn to phone books and typewriters, one month after cyber attack

Government websites and email still offline, leading to delays in payments and services across the country

The Guardian - AU

Experts unpack the cyber black market, cybersecurity and hacking

Millions of Australians have had their hacked data openly traded online, but how do you know if you've been impacted, and what can you do to safeguard yourself in the future?

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The Guardian - AU

Is it worth taking out personal cyber insurance in case you are caught up in a data hack?

Experts say investing in identity theft protection may provide peace of mind, but won’t help recover lost information

Reason

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ABC News

Vanuatu hospital staff using pen and paper after cyber attack that crippled public sector

Almost a month after a ransomware attack on Vanuatu's government, the country's public service remains crippled and hospital staff have resorted to using pen and paper.

Tribune News Service

Musk’s Twitter risks being EU outlaw after staff exodus

Twitter Inc.’s main European Union privacy watchdog said it’s “very concerned” about the ability of Elon Musk’s social media giant to abide by EU laws following an exodus of staff and news last week that a senior executive in Dublin had to go to court to avoid losing her job.

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The Independent UK

Census Bureau chief defends new privacy tool against critics

The U.S. Census Bureau’s chief is defending a new tool meant to protect the privacy of people participating in the agency’s questionnaires against calls to abandon it by prominent researchers and demographers

Wales Online

Australia close to all-out ban on mobile phones in schools

Devices must either be left at home or locked in storage during school hours

Dublin Live

Meta fined €265m after personal details of millions of Facebook users leaked

Facebook parent company Meta has been fined €265 million by the Irish watchdog after a data breach which saw personal details of more than 530 million Facebook users published online

Newslaundry

Will need to consult with states for guidelines on ‘search and seizure’ of devices: Centre to SC

The ministry of home affairs has told the Supreme Court it can draw up common guidelines on the search and seizure of electronic devices only after consulting with states. It also said that search and seizure “furthers a legitimate state interest” and is protected by “procedure established by law”, the…

The Guardian - UK

Pegasus spyware inquiry targeted by disinformation campaign, say experts

European parliament is investigating powerful surveillance tool used by governments around the world

AAP

Companies to cop tougher data-hack fines

Companies will face big penalties for failing to have adequate measures to protect customer data after high-profile hacks on sensitive information.

ABC News

Cyber black market selling hacked ATO and MyGov logins shows Medibank and Optus only tip of iceberg

ABC Investigation uncovers large swathes of confidential material widely available on the open internet, ranging from sensitive contracts to privileged legal advice about a student's death.

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