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Australian companies to face fines of $50m for data breaches

In wake of Optus and Medibank leaks, serious or repeated breaches of customer information will attract heavy penalties under new legislation

The Guardian - AU

Tough fines for serious data breaches

The Albanese government will crack down on companies for serious or repeated privacy breaches under new legislation to be introduced next week.

AAP

Optus and Medibank hacks prompt government to increase fines for massive data breaches to a minimum of $50 million

The financial penalty imposed on companies that suffer serious or repeated privacy breaches will be increased to at least $50 million.

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Medibank hack: what do we know about the data breach, and who is at risk?

It is thought someone gained access to the insurer’s systems using fake or compromised credentials to steal customer data, including medical information

The Guardian - AU

Medibank hack exposed cyber flaws: O'Neil

Cyber Security Minister Clare O'Neil says the country is behind the eight ball on online security issues following the Medibank data breach.

AAP

Medibank, Optus hacks and ATO attacks expose identity-theft risks, warn cyber security experts

Cyber security experts warn the latest data breach of a major company should have all companies and consumers worried about the seemingly innocuous collection of data.

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Medibank, Optus, Woolworths data hacks show how a 'decade of anti-security policy' is putting Australia at risk, experts say

Millions of Australians have had a bad run with their personal data lately. With all this going on, you might be left wondering what exactly the hackers are doing with your data and how it could affect you?

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Council says hacking risk is high due to war in Ukraine

The report said it could result in “data breach and loss of access to data and disruption to Council services with increased financial costs”

Liverpool Echo

Hacker holds Australian health insurer's data for ransom

A cybercriminal is holding for ransom an Australian health insurer’s customer data including diagnoses and treatments, in the nation’s second major privacy breach in a month

The Independent UK

Oh Good, The Latest Cyber Attack Has Hit An Aus Health Insurer With More Than 3.9M Customers

The Federal Police is currently investigating the hacker's claims.

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Census website struck by a billion attempted cyber-attacks, Australian Bureau of Statistics reveals

Revelation that ABS fended off attacks in 2021 comes as Australia reels from ransomware attacks on Medibank and Optus

The Guardian - AU

What we know about the Medibank cyber attack and what to do if you're a customer

Medibank, which has more than 3.7 million customers, says a hacker claims to have stolen 200GB of data and given 100 policies as proof. Here's what we know.

ABC News

Medibank cyber attack and ransom demand referred to Australian Federal Police

Cyber Security Minister Clare O'Neil says a ransomware attack on Medibank and the alleged removal of customer data has been referred to the Australian Federal Police for investigation.

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PM calls for explanation on Thorpe’s undisclosed relationship – as it happened

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Clare O’Neil warns of new world of ‘relentless’ cyber-attacks after Medibank hack

Group claiming they carried out attack say they wish to negotiate over the insurer’s customer data

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Health insurer Medibank Private halts trading after receiving message from company claiming to be behind cyber attack

The private health insurer is the latest company to report a cyber attack.

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Queensland Optus hack victims lodge driver licence renewal applications

Queensland Transport branches have experienced their busiest day on record after the latest round of communications from Optus about its massive data breach.

The Independent UK

Businesses must do more to boost cyber defences, says Nadhim Zahawi

The Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster has urged firms to work more closely with the Government to better protect themselves.

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Mexico president backs defense ministry's refusal to account for massive data leak

Mexican President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador has shaken off criticism against the country's defense ministry for refusing to appear before legislators to explain a major cyber hack, resulting in a massive data breach.

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How to Freeze Your Credit in Three Steps

Freezing your accounts at the three major credit bureaus is the best way to prevent thieves from opening new credit accounts in your name.

The Guardian - AU

Optus tells customers affected by data breach they can no longer use passports as online ID

Exposed passport numbers blocked from being used in national Document Verification System

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Woolworths Has Confirmed More Than 2M MyDeal Customers Have Been Impacted By A Data Breach

DJ Khaled voice: *another one*

Reuters

Microsoft says Ukraine, Poland targetted with novel ransomware attack

A newly discovered hacking group has attacked transportation and logistics companies in Ukraine and Poland with a novel kind of ransomware, Microsoft said in a blog post on Friday.

AAP

Major data breach at Woolworths offshoot

An estimated 2.2 million customers' details have been compromised in a data breach at the Woolworths-owned MyDeal website.

The Independent UK

Parent company of fast-fashion brand Shein to pay New York state $1.9m for data breach

Personal information of millions of Shein customers was stolen in 2018 data breach

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