The Latest Breaking News from Alastair MacGibbon

Medical network hack further erodes trust for patients

An orchestrated cyber attack that exposed sensitive personal information of patients at a network of health clinics could lead to an erosion of trust.

AAP · Jul 16

AI guidance refresh as industry awaits national plan

Industry figures welcome news a national AI plan will be released before the end of the year, saying uncertainty on regulation spooks potential investors.

AAP · Oct 21, 2025

Dark theory on foreign actors behind anti-Semitic crime

As authorities investigate whether foreign actors are paying Australians to commit acts of anti-Semitism, experts are warning they won't be easy to track down.

AAP · Jan 22, 2025

Hackers behind Microsoft outage most likely Russian-backed group aiming to ‘drive division’ in the west

Cybersecurity firm says Anonymous Sudan is unlikely to be authentic hacktivist group, as initially believed

The Guardian - AU · Jun 19, 2023

Tasmanian cyber attack grabs TasTafe, Teachers Registration Board data

The data accessed by a 'criminal group' in a recent security breach includes names, addresses, and in some cases birth dates of children, the Tasmanian government says — over a week after the cyber attack was first confirmed.

ABC News · Apr 10, 2023

The 17-year-old hacker helping organisations stay safe from cybercrime

As a fresh-faced teen preparing to sit his Year 12 exams, Jackson Henry is not what most people might imagine when they hear the word "hacker".

ABC News · Apr 10, 2023

TikTok is to be banned from government devices over security fears. How big is the threat and could it soon be banned for everyone?

It's been announced TikTok is to be banned on government-issued devices. But what's the fuss about and what happens next?

ABC News · Apr 4, 2023

Experts divided over TikTok ban

All social media companies pass on data to governments, so why is TikTok being singled out in a game of 'whack-a-mole'?

The New Daily · Apr 4, 2023

Medibank hack a 'dog act', cybersecurity expert tells Q+A, before suggesting sometimes paying ransoms needs to be considered

Twitter is labelled Elon Musk's "cesspool" on Q+A as Malcolm Turnbull's former cybersecurity advisor says hackers deserve to face harsh penalties, but that hacking targets sometimes should consider paying up to protect exposed customers.

ABC News · Nov 10, 2022