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Federal government to rewrite cyber laws after Optus, Medibank hacks

Australia's home affairs minister says the nation's cyber laws were "bloody useless" during the Optus hack, as the federal government announces an overhaul of cyber policy.

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New commissioner to oversee cyber security incidents

A new commissioner will be appointed to help oversee cyber security breaches as part of an overhaul of the sector in Australia.

AAP

Albanese government to appoint Coordinator for Cyber Security, amid increasing threat to systems and data

The federal government is further stepping up its efforts to improve Australia’s protection against increasing cyber threats, with Prime Minister Anthony Albanese on Monday announcing the establishment of a Coordinator for Cyber Security.

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Victorian AMA seeks to allay privacy concerns as lower house passes contentious health database bill

Some argue a centralised system – with no ability to opt out – will remove people’s autonomy over their medical information

The Guardian - AU

‘Long overdue’: Privacy review calls for EU-style personal data rights after Optus, Medibank hacks

Australians would be able to demand companies delete their personal information under a European-style overhaul of privacy laws.

The New Daily

Government's privacy review has some strong recommendations – now we really need action

Attorney-General Mark Dreyfus yesterday released a report with 30 proposals for updating Australia’s privacy regime. The proposals are practical, necessary and overdue. However, they are just proposals, which have been made several times in the past before disappearing into the “too hard basket” of the Australian, state and territory governments.

The Conversation

Media watchdog seeks more answers on Optus data breach

The Australian media watchdog has written to Optus requesting more information in its investigation of the telecommunications giant's data breach.

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These Are The Best Samsung Galaxy S23 Preorders Which Include A Free Fkn Smartwatch Or $800 Off

Sick of staring into your current phone's smashed-up screen?

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Optus data hack sees TMR replace 183K drivers licences, replacement fee to return from March

From March 1, Queensland Transport and Main Roads is discontinuing the free replacement of driver licences, with new cards setting drivers back over $80.

ABC News

Mostert WAU Mustang livery unveiled

Walkinshaw Andretti United has unveiled a white and teal Ford Mustang for Chaz Mostert ahead of the 2023 Supercars season.

Motorsport

Secret inquiry into public service cyber security

The high-profile cyber attacks on Medibank and Optus led to the prime minister commissioning a public service security review, but the report remains secret.

AAP

Ombudsman hears from 17,900 Australians as Optus hack sparks complaints

The Optus data breach has driven a spike in complaints against the telco industry, with more than 17,900 Australians writing to the ombudsman.

The New Daily

Australians’ trust tumbles for some of the country’s biggest brands

Australians are keeping a wary eye on staple local businesses after a horror year of hacks and travel disruptions.

The New Daily

Phone and internet complaints jump after Optus hack

A jump in phone and internet complaints has been blamed on the Optus hack, but privacy concerns are just the tip of the iceberg for some upset customers.

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Afternoon Update: earthquake casualties could exceed 20,000; BLM protest charges dropped; and a quoll faces extinction

Anthony Albanese has pledged an initial $10m in humanitarian assistance after the earthquakes

ABC News

Sydney man spared jail after 'opportunistic' Optus data blackmail attempt

Dennis Su sent text messages to 92 people caught up in the Optus data breach, demanding $2,000 be transferred to his younger brother's bank account.

AAP

Optus breach teen scammer avoids jail

A NSW teen scammer has been spared a jail sentence after trying to blackmail Optus customers affected by its September data breach.

The New Daily

2023 Australian Open Day 3: Jelena Dokic optimistic about an Ash Barty tennis comeback

Former tennis star Jelena Dokic says she's hopeful that Ash Barty will one day come out of her retirement from tennis.

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The New Daily

‘Right decision, wrong reasons’: Why the Telstra-TPG deal needs work

The ACCC has quashed a partnership between two major telcos over fears for consumer competition – but regional communities need more work.

ABC News

Fake myGov profiles are being used to hack ATO accounts. Sue found this out the hard way

A routine meeting with her accountant turned into a nightmare for Sue. The retiree is a model citizen for digital security hygiene, but her caution wasn't enough to protect her identity from hackers exploiting this loophole.

The New Daily

Australia ranks worst in the world for data breaches, with 22 accounts hacked every minute

Australia has ranked as the worst country in the world for data breaches over the September quarter, new data has revealed.

AAP

Telstra sorry for private data online leak

Communications giant Telstra has apologised for a bungle that resulted in the names, private numbers and addresses of thousands of customers leaked online.

ABC News

After Optus, Medibank hacks, the government plans to firm-up defences for ATO, Centrelink data

The Optus and Medibank hacks were a "wake-up call" for corporate Australia — now the government wants a cybersecurity boost for itself.

The Guardian - AU

SMS scams rise despite success blocking sham phone calls

Industry code credited with helping reduce scam calls by almost 550m since 2020 but text messages said to be more difficult to stop

The Guardian - AU

Is it worth taking out personal cyber insurance in case you are caught up in a data hack?

Experts say investing in identity theft protection may provide peace of mind, but won’t help recover lost information

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