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Australia flags new corporate penalties for privacy breaches

Australia has proposed tougher penalties for companies that fail to protect customers’ personal data after two major cybersecurity breaches left millions vulnerable to criminals

The Independent UK

Rogue states could try to cast doubt on Tory online vote, experts say

Cybersecurity specialists raise concern over potential for claims about integrity of leadership ballot

The Guardian - UK

Phishing attacks more than double

Phishing incidents continue to skyrocket in Southeast Asia. The latest data from the global cybersecurity company Kaspersky shows that it took only six months this year for cybercriminals to exceed the total number of phishing attacks they made the year before against users in the region.

Bangkok Post

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Antony Blinken’s Silicon Valley visit underscores US cybersecurity concerns

Secretary of state met tech executives to discuss national security even as US public is increasingly skeptical of industry

The Guardian - US

Black Friday scams to keep an eye out for ahead of annual worldwide sales event

A leading cybersecurity expert shares five scams to look out for before Black Friday next month, as thousands head to the stores and online to snap up the best deals.

Edinburgh Live

Cybersecurity scams to beware of ahead of Black Friday and the holiday shopping season

Scams to beware of in the next month, as searches for Black Friday deals increase more than 400%

Evening Standard

German cybersecurity chief out amid reports of Russia ties

Germany's Interior Ministry says that the head of the national cybersecurity agency has been dismissed following reports of possible ties to Russian intelligence

The Independent UK

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Germany fires cybersecurity chief after reports of possible Russia ties

Germany's interior ministry fired the country's cybersecurity chief on Tuesday and launched an investigation into his conduct after media allegations that he may have come into contact with Russian security circles through a consultancy he co-founded.

Reuters

Black Friday scams to watch out for ahead of annual global sales event

Cybersecurity expert shares five scams to look out for before Black Friday next month.

Daily Record

Scams, the Optus data breach and keeping your personal data secure — here are the top tips to help you avoid falling victim

ACCC deputy chair Delia Rickard, AFP Superintendent Brad Marden, veteran cybersecurity journalist Jeremy Kirk, and triple j Hack reporter James Purtill dropped by to help you identify scammers and how to avoid their tricks. Catch up on the full Q&A.

ABC News

Five scams you need to know about before Black Friday starts on November 25

Scams have reportedly trebled since 2020. Cybersecurity experts reveal what you should be vigilant about including what to do if you are the target of a phishing attack.

Wales Online

Since the Optus data breach, Australia is desperate for cybersecurity professionals. You could become one without a university degree

Who's going to save us from cyber attacks? We chat with some experts about what a cybersecurity expert does and the pathways to becoming one.

ABC News

Big-Name Banks Test Out Climate for Chinese U.S. Listings with Atour Application

Key Takeaways: Atour could become the biggest U.S. IPO by a Chinese firm in more than a year with its latest listing application to raise more than $300 million

Benzinga

German Cybersecurity Chief Investigated over Russia Ties

The head of Germany's national cybersecurity agency is under scrutiny over reports of ties to Russian intelligence, officials said Monday Arne Schoenbohm, who heads the BSI agency, co-founded a cybersecurity group a decade ago that brings together experts from public institutions and the private sector. German media reported that one…

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Reuters

Germany's cybersecurity chief faces dismissal - reports

German Interior Minister Nancy Faeser wants to dismiss the country's cybersecurity chief due to possible contacts with people involved with Russian security services, German media reported late on Sunday, citing government sources.

The National (Scotland)

Scotland's top cybersecurity firm receives £2 million cash injection

ON Tuesday, Scotland’s “top cybersecurity firm” received £2 million from Scottish Enterprise, the country’s national economic development…

The Independent UK

Info expected to emerge slowly in hospital chain cyberattack

Officials are continuing to decline to reveal new details surrounding an apparent cyberattack on one of the largest health systems in the U.S. It's a situation that security experts say often takes time to learn the full scope of the attack

The Guardian - AU

Government considers centralising digital ID verification on myGov in wake of Optus breach

Experts warn using any single system could have its own cybersecurity weaknesses leaving data vulnerable to misuse

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The Independent UK

Hospital chain attack part of ongoing cybersecurity concerns

Diverted ambulances, cancer treatment delayed and electronic health records offline are just some of ripple effects of an apparent cyberattack on a major nonprofit health system that disrupted operations throughout the U.S. While CommonSpirit Health confirmed it experienced an ”“IT security issue” earlier this week, the company has remained mum…

The Guardian - US

Former Uber security chief found guilty of concealing data breach

Joe Sullivan failed to report a cybersecurity incident to authorities in 2016

Bangkok Post

Cisco sets out strategies to drive Thai digitalisation

US tech giant Cisco Systems has vowed to focus on user-centric applications, digital infrastructure transformation, enterprise cybersecurity and hybrid work support as strategies to drive growth of business customers and support Thailand's digital transformation.

Tribune News Service

Feds must crack down on cyberattacks, Sen. Schumer says

In the wake of hacks of big companies like American Airlines and DoorDash, the federal government needs to boost cybersecurity for consumers, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer said.

Los Angeles Times

Hackers release data after LA school district refuses to pay ransom

LOS ANGELES — Hackers released data from the Los Angeles school district on Saturday, a day after Superintendent Albert Carvalho said he would not negotiate with or pay a ransom to the criminal syndicate.

ABC News

Passwords are flawed, but it's likely we'll be using them for decades. Here's why you should review yours

As Australians contemplate their online security, the digital world is on the brink of a major change in the way people protect their personal details. But that doesn't mean we'll be saying goodbye to passwords anytime soon.

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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