The Latest Breaking News from Medicare

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

One almost has to admire Republicans for the tenacity and determination with which they keep coming up with new ideas for hobbling Social Security.

As the extent of the Optus data breach emerges, a past victim of identity fraud urges people to more tightly guard their online security, as a cyber security researcher says tougher laws on company data retention are needed.

With almost half the adult population of Australia affected by the Optus security breach, questions are swirling about how stolen identity data can be misused.

The Dow Jones jumped by more than 500 points on Wednesday. Investors, meanwhile, focused on some notable insider trades. When insiders purchase or sell shares, it indicates their confidence or concern around the company's prospects. Investors and traders interested in penny stocks can consider this a factor in their overall…

Privacy experts say that more robust privacy protections are required in light of the Optus data breach last week.

But positive clinical trial results also renew the hopes of millions of seniors.

Medicare card numbers are the latest personal details to be exposed as part of the Optus data breach.

Optus and other telecommunications giants face a massive crackdown as the federal government prepares to rush through new privacy laws.