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Australian government to restore powers to strip citizenship from terrorism suspects

New laws to strip citizenship from dual citizens suspected of terrorism are likely to pass parliament after Coalition indicated support

The Guardian - AU

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.

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What we do (and don’t) know about the Medibank hack

More than 3.7 million Medibank customers are anxiously waiting to find out whether their personal medical information has been stolen.

The New Daily

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

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.

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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.

ABC News

'Dog act' Medibank hack details revealed

The federal cyber security minister has warned attacks on large companies could become more common, after an incident at Medibank.

AAP

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

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The Guardian - AU

A visit to Griffith tells you everything you need to know about Australia's worker shortage crisis

The town of Griffith is emblematic of Australia's worker shortage with fruit left to rot in orchards and months' long backlogs just to see a GP.

ABC News

Peter Dutton says rescue of Australian women and children from Syria poses risk that ‘can’t be mitigated’

Labor condemns Dutton’s comments and says repatriation mission is consistent with security advice

The Guardian - AU

No safety in numbers

At least 2.1 million of the 9.8 million victims of the Optus hack need to replace their ID, and there’s another rate rise on the cards today.

Crikey

Guardian Essential poll: one in two Australians want stronger privacy laws after Optus breach

Survey finds 51% of respondents support restrictions on amount of data private companies can collect and 47% are worried about governments harvesting personal information

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Optus reveals at least 2.1 million ID numbers exposed in massive data breach

Telco says 150,000 passport and 50,000 Medicare numbers have been stolen as it announces independent review

Reuters

Australia to rescue families of Islamic State fighters from Syria

Canberra is set to rescue dozens of Australian women and children of Islamic State fighters from refugee camps in Syria, following a secret mission by the country's security intelligence agency, media reported on Monday.

The New Daily

Optus unveils hack review amid public fury

Optus has unveiled an external review of its hack as the public and ministers vent their fury at the telco.

Crikey

Raising a red flag

Vladimir Putin’s man in Australia says we have been ‘brainwashed’ into supporting Ukraine in its war with Russia, and Australians lose an average $1000 a year from gambling.

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Father welcomes Syria repatriation plan

A rescue plan to bring dozens of Australian women and children back from detention camps in Syria is set to be implemented by the federal government.

AAP

Optus launches external review of breach

Optus will commission an independent, external review of its security systems, controls and processes following a significant cyber attack.

The Conversation

Optus under fire from government over delaying information handover

The government has stepped up pressure on Optus to immediately hand over the information it has on people whose data was breached by the hacking of the telecommunications giant.

ABC News

Federal government calls on Optus to 'step up' handling of cyber-attack, says telco has yet to provide critical information

The federal government says Optus has not yet provided government agencies with critical information about customers who had their Medicare or Centrelink details exposed.

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‘Simply Not Sufficient’: The Govt Has Slammed Optus For Being Slack Not Cooperating With It

“We seek Optus to step up its communication and transparency with government.”

The Guardian - AU

Select group of Optus customers should cancel licences and passports immediately, minister says

Clare O’Neil says Optus has emailed 10,200 customers who had their records posted online after 10 million people affected in larger cyber hack

Reuters

Australian government slams Optus for cybersecurity breach

The Australian government on Sunday levelled its harshest criticism yet against Optus, the second-biggest telecoms company, for a cybersecurity breach that affected the equivalent of 40% of the country's population.

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