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Medibank hacker says ransom demand was US$10m as purported abortion health records posted

Post on blog linked to Russian ransomware group says it offered ‘discount’ ransom to health insurer of US$9.7m, or $1 for each customer’s data

The Guardian - AU

Qld tightens driver's licence ID rules

Queensland has tightened the rules for using a state driver's licence for identification purposes following the Optus data breach in September.

AAP

Hackers claim they demanded $15 million ransom as more Medibank customer data posted to dark web

More customer information has been uploaded to the dark web as the federal police ramp up their investigation.

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The Loop: Hackers release more Medibank data, Elon Musk 'kills' new Twitter label, and octopuses 'throwing' things at each other — as it happened

The news Australia is searching for, and all the news that happened while you snoozed: This is The Loop, your quick catch-up for this morning's stories as they happen.

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Healthcare industry continues to be main target of data breaches, with 79 reported in six months

The focus of heightened scrutiny following the Medibank hack, health service providers informed the privacy commissioner of 79 data breaches in the first half of this year alone.

ABC News

Fears realised on Medibank hack: minister

The hackers behind the huge Medibank data breach say they offered the health insurer a "discount" ransom in return for not publishing the information.

AAP

Data breach penalty laws pass lower house

Companies could soon face bigger penalties for data breaches, after new laws passed the lower house.

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Medibank won't pay hackers ransom. Is it the right choice?

Medibank is still refusing to pay a ransom of an undisclosed amount to cybercriminals, despite the hackers now allegedly threatening to release the stolen data on the dark web.

The Conversation

Group claims responsibility for Legal Aid ACT hack, CEO says

High-risk clients are in touch with police following the cyber attack.

The Canberra Times

Thousands to be notified by HSE if their data was accessed in 2021 cyber attack

At the time of the attack, more than 80% of the HSE's IT infrastructure and health service sites nationwide were affected

Irish Mirror

Hacker threatens release of Medibank data

A ransomware group claiming to have Medibank customer data has threatened to release it in 24 hours as the FBI provides federal police help to catch the gang.

AAP

Research shows one in three Australians hacked in last 12 months

Of the 3,500 adults surveyed, 32.1 per cent said they or a member of their household were the victim of hacking in the last year.

The Canberra Times

More than 6 million Australian adults had personal data stolen in past year, survey shows

At least one-in-three Australian adults have had personal data such as drivers licence numbers and home addresses stolen in the past year — and the increase in cybercrime is shaking people's trust in data privacy.

ABC News

Data breaches surge throughout Australia

A poll has found people want companies whose data is breached sanctioned by governments, with cyber attacks on the rise.

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Gloucestershire cyber firm transforms 'castle' base into 'Star Wars-style' defence hub

Core to Cloud is based in a historic building on the former site of Cirencester Castle

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Medibank CEO says ransom amount 'irrelevant' and paying up would only increase risk of further extortion

The boss of embattled insurer Medibank says the value of the ransom demand from cyber criminals was "irrelevant" in the company's decision not to negotiate with the hackers.

ABC News

Australians lost almost half a billion dollars to scammers in nine months — and that's only what we know about

Between January and September this year, Australians lost $424.8 million to scammers. But those figures are likely only the tip of the iceberg, with just 13 per cent of victims reporting crimes to Scamwatch.

ABC News

Medibank refuses to pay ransom for hacked data as affected customer number doubles to 9.7m

Medibank says no ransom payment will be made to the criminal responsible for the recent data hack as the number of affected customers grows to 9.7 million.

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Medibank won't pay any hacker ransom

Health insurer Medibank won't pay any ransom fee to the hacker that accessed the personal data of all its customers.

AAP

Vic coalition promises stamp duty cut

The Victorian opposition is pledging to stamp duty on properties of up to $1 million to help thousands of families buy their first home.

ABC News

Technology group providing services to Victorian government departments hit by cyber attack

A cyber attack targets a technology group which provides services to government departments, with hackers believed to now hold stolen data.

Wales Online

NHS cyber attack still believed to be affecting patients’ records three months on

Medication doses also remain at risk of being missed

Birmingham Post

Belfast cyber security firm bags £2.4M funding with eyes on global growth

ANGOKA develops the technologies which secure the operation of remote vehicles

Reuters

Australia sees spike in cyber attacks from criminals and states

Cyber attacks against Australia from criminals and state-sponsored groups jumped last financial year, with a government report released on Friday equating the assault to one attack every seven minutes.

AAP

Cyber spies beef up nuclear secret defence

The Australian Signals Directorate will boost the nation's cyber shield as the defence force prepares to handle coveted nuclear secrets from the US and UK.

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