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Authorities find it hard to ensnare criminals in the dark web

The so-called “dark web” has returned to news headlines lately as thousands of Medibank users have their private lives exposed.

The New Daily

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

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.

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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

Legal Aid ACT refuses to pay 'not insignificant' ransom to hackers who stole data of Canberra domestic violence survivors

Legal Aid ACT is being praised by authorities for refusing to give in to the demands of hackers who stole sensitive client information from the legal service.

ABC News

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

Why paying Medicare hackers' ransom may have been the right move

The difference between a kidnap and the Medibank data breach is that kidnapping is usually non-preventable in that the victims are totally unaware of being the target of the crime.

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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

Are young aspiring teachers measured the wrong way?

Brilliance does not necessarily create a great teacher, particularly in early learning.

Newcastle Herald

Hack back: Australia set to attack Medibank crooks

Millions of people having their personal lives exposed in hacks of Optus and Medibank will drive “permanent change” in cyber crime.

The New Daily

Afternoon Update: south-east Australia hit with floods, storms; AFL umpire arrested; and antibiotics in Tasmanian salmon

Weather warnings across NSW, SA and Victoria; further hacked Medibank data posted on dark web

The Guardian - AU

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

Medibank hackers release more data on dark web

Hackers behind the Medibank cyber attack have released more sensitive customer data, this time relating to mental health treatment. The file was posted on

The New Daily

Medibank mental health data posted on dark web as Russian hackers vow to ‘keep our word’

Group releases file containing hundreds of customer claims as government considers banning ransom payments for cybercrime

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Morning Mail: Australia’s pokies addiction, Democrats hold on to US Senate, Istanbul attack

In today’s newsletter: Biden’s party retains control of the upper house, Australia’s gambling problem, terrorists strike in Istanbul

AAP

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.

Bangkok Post

Abortions, drug use exposed in cyberattack on Australian health insurer

When the Australian health insurer Medibank Private Ltd was hit with a ransomware attack last month, it provided regular updates to its customers, including the revelation that personal information from nearly 10 million of them was exposed. It also followed the government’s guidance on how to respond to the extortion…

ABC News

Cyber Security Minister Clare O'Neil flags multiple reforms to protect personal data after Medibank data leaks

Some of the potential reforms include making it illegal to pay ransoms to hackers like those who posted highly sensitive customer data from Medibank on the dark web.

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Reuters

Australia to consider banning paying of ransoms to cyber criminals

Australia's Home Affairs Minister Clare O'Neil on Sunday said the government would consider making illegal the paying of ransoms to cyber hackers, following recent cyber attacks affecting millions of Australians.

AAP

Ban looms for data breach ransom payments

The federal government is examining whether to ban companies from paying ransoms to hackers should they suffer a data breach.

ABC News

New task force to target 'scumbag' hackers following Medibank and Optus cyber attacks

The federal government will form a new permanent joint operation between the Australian Federal Police and the country's cyber spy agency which will target online criminals.

The Guardian - AU

Medibank hack: Clare O’Neil says new cybercrime operation will hunt down ‘Russian thugs’

Officials drawn from AFP and the Australian Signals Directorate to form ‘joint standing operation’ against cybercriminal syndicates

Reuters

Australia unveils joint cyber police taskforce to 'hunt down' hackers

Australia on Saturday formalised a new cyber-policing model in a stepped-up effort to "hunt down" cyber criminal syndicates, following recent hacks impacting millions of Australians.

ABC News

Government 'looking hard' at Russia's presence in Australia, amid diplomatic tensions and spying concerns

There are fears some individuals are helping wage a propaganda war for the Kremlin and sowing division among local Russian speakers, prompting the Labor government to make its strongest comments since taking office on Russia's presence in Australia.

The Guardian - AU

Medibank v the hackers: how the health insurer fell to a mass data theft

The discovery of a ransomware attack in October led to weeks of negotiations, culminating in the release of private data on the dark web

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