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'Secure' My Health app brings records to mobile devices

The Australian Digital Health Agency says its new My Health app makes records such as pathology results and vaccinations available securely on mobile devices.

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EU Parliament bans staff from using TikTok on work phones

The European Parliament has told staff to purge TikTok from devices used for work because of data protection concerns, after similar moves by the EU's main governing bodies last week. The move follows scores of countries worldwide that have restricted use of the social media app.

Radio France Internationale

Public must recognise ‘collective responsibility’ for keeping UK safe, says MP

Alicia Kearns stressed the need to build resilience across government, businesses and citizens to protect the UK from autocracies such as Russia.

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Here are the countries that have bans on TikTok

The U.S. and Canada this week issued orders to ban the use of TikTok on government-issued mobile devices, as privacy and cybersecurity concerns grow in the West over the short-video app

The Independent UK

Cyber security experts say the US government’s TikTok measures are ‘totally political’

Cybersecurity experts say the United States' recent decision to ban TikTok on government-issued devices was likely politically motivated.

The New Daily

Poland says Russian hackers attacked tax website

A Polish government official said on Wednesday that Russia was behind a hacking attack that blocked users' access to the online tax filing system, amid persistent high tensions between Warsaw and Moscow over the war in Ukraine.

Reuters

Word from The Hill: Chalmers learns hard lesson in 'rule-in-rule-out' game

As well as her interviews with politicians and experts, Politics with Michelle Grattan includes “Word from The Hill”, where she discusses the news with members of The Conversation’s politics team.

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The US is considering a nationwide TikTok ban over Chinese spying concerns. Could Australia follow suit?

Multiple governments have already pursued similar bans, citing espionage fears. Could Australia be next?

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Arm of global cyber security firm NCC Group valued at £240m as sell-off tipped

NCC Group revealed plans to cut 7% of its workforce recently

Birmingham Post

US spy agency girds for fight over warrantless surveillance

WASHINGTON — Senior Biden administration officials urged Congress to renew a warrantless surveillance program that expires later this year, calling it a “key intelligence authority.”

Tribune News Service

Biden administration urges Congress to renew warrantless surveillance law

Section 702 cast as an essential tool to gather intelligence about terrorists and other foreign targets located overseas

The Guardian - US

Biden administration launches push to renew key foreign surveillance tool

WASHINGTON — The Biden administration on Tuesday called on Congress to reauthorize a key surveillance law before it expires at the end of the year, touting it as a cornerstone of national security even as officials work to address past criticisms that it has information on Americans as well.

Tribune News Service

iPhone passcode theft: how to protect yourself

Some tips to protect your iPhone from thieves who know your passcode

Evening Standard

HHS: We’ll do more to protect your health information’s privacy, speed health care investigations

Among other steps, the agency’s Office of Civil Rights is being reorganized to better investigate complaints of violations of HIPAA, the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act.

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Companies hooked by phishing attacks sky rockets

A new report has revealed a 60 per cent increase in companies suffering financial losses from phishing attacks.

The Independent UK

US officials make case for renewal of surveillance powers

Biden administration officials are urging Congress to renew a surveillance program that the U.S. government has long seen as vital in countering overseas threats of terrorism, cyberattacks and espionage operations

The Independent UK

US Marshals Service struck by ‘major’ ransomware attack

Hack discovered on 17 February and reported to Justice Department

The Guardian - US

Ransomware attack on US Marshals compromises sensitive information

Federal agency best known for tracking down fugitives suffered security breach on 17 February

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Ransomware threat surges as Brits suffer millions of attacks in 2022

A string of UK companies have already fallen victim to major cyber-attacks since the start of the year

The Independent UK

Danish parliament urges to remove TikTok over cybersecurity

Denmark parliament has urged lawmakers and employees with the 179-member assembly to against having TikTok on phones as a cybersecurity measure

Bangkok Post

Hackers prompt fake air-strike alerts in Russia

MOSCOW: A hacking attack caused some Russian broadcasters to put out a false warning on Tuesday urging people to take shelter from an incoming missile attack, the emergencies ministry said.

The Guardian - UK

Record number of countries enforced internet shutdowns in 2022 – report

Access to internet services restricted 187 times by 35 countries says new research, with India, Iran and Myanmar repeatedly enforcing blackouts

The Conversation

Australia has a new cybersecurity agenda. Two key questions lie at its heart

The federal government is pursuing a new cybersecurity agenda in the wake of last year’s major cyber breaches with Optus and Medibank.

Bangkok Post

Man loses B16m in call centre scam

The Cyber Crime Investigation Bureau (CCIB) is warning people not to fall for calls by scammers pretending to be staff from the Department of Internal Trade after one such crook allegedly embezzled 16 million baht from his victim's bank account.

The Independent UK

Harry and Meghan’s foundation honours civil rights activist

Nabiha Syed, CEO of The Markup, won the 2023 award for her work on race and technology.

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