The Latest Breaking News on Cybersecurity

Data breach penalties go under spotlight

Advocates hope increased penalties for companies that don't protect private information will lead to beefed-up cyber security, but they want laws to go further.

AAP · Nov 16, 2022

Australian companies don’t value keeping our data safe because they have little to lose. Our laws need to change that

Our nation’s data security practices have been so sloppy that recent major data breaches could have been avoided with simple protections

The Guardian - AU · Nov 16, 2022

DVLA and TV Licence scam warning as fraudsters start sending 'urgent' emails

Fake emails encourage users to click on unknown links which could contain malware.

Daily Record · Nov 16, 2022

Medibank chief defends company’s security processes amid shareholder anger at AGM

Questions about cyber-attack dominate meeting as company says it is contacting 480,000 customers whose health claims were stolen

The Guardian - AU · Nov 16, 2022

A new cyber taskforce will supposedly 'hack the hackers' behind the Medibank breach. It could put a target on Australia's back

The Australian government is launching an offensive against cybercriminals, following a data breach that has exposed millions of people’s personal information.

The Conversation · Nov 16, 2022

Medibank defends decision to not pay hackers ransom for stolen data as it contacts 480,000 customers

Medibank’s boss says the company will begin directly communicating with nearly half a million customers whose health data is believed to have been stolen, weeks after it first became aware hackers had breached its customer database.

ABC News · Nov 15, 2022

Cyber attack costs pile up for Medibank

Health insurer Medibank says an ongoing cyber attack will result in pre-tax costs of between $25 million and $35 million.

AAP · Nov 15, 2022

Medibank sticks by hacker ransom call

Medibank remains steadfast in its refusal to pay a ransom to hackers who stole customer data, as the health insurer holds its annual general meeting.

AAP · Nov 15, 2022

Australia is considering a ban on cyber ransom payments, but it could backfire. Here's another idea

First Optus, now Medibank; in less than two months we’ve experienced two of the largest personal data breaches in Australia’s history. In both cases the hackers attempted, and failed, to extort a ransom in exchange for not releasing personal data.

The Conversation · Nov 14, 2022

Medibank hackers dump more data

Russian hackers have released more sensitive information and are threatening more is to come, as Medibank faces potential legal action over the hack.

AAP · Nov 13, 2022