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New laws to crack down on data hacking

Companies that have data breaches like Optus or Medibank could soon face bigger penalties under new laws introduced to parliament.

AAP · Oct 25, 2022

Customers in limbo as Medibank data breach shapes up as far worse than the Optus hack

Cyber security experts say the data hack on Medibank is shaping up as far worse than the one against Optus. The healthcare provider has now revealed the breach on its customers data could impact at least 4 million people.

ABC News · Oct 25, 2022

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 · Oct 22, 2022

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 · Oct 20, 2022

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 · Oct 20, 2022

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.

ABC News · Oct 19, 2022

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

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The Guardian - AU · Oct 19, 2022

Clare O’Neil warns of new world of ‘relentless’ cyber-attacks after Medibank hack

Group claiming they carried out attack say they wish to negotiate over the insurer’s customer data

The Guardian - AU · Oct 19, 2022

After the Optus data breach, Australia needs mandatory disclosure laws

The Optus data breach, which has affected close to 10 million Australians, has sparked calls for changes to Australia’s privacy laws, placing limits on what and for how long organisations can hold our personal data.

The Conversation · Oct 19, 2022

Queensland Optus hack victims lodge driver licence renewal applications

Queensland Transport branches have experienced their busiest day on record after the latest round of communications from Optus about its massive data breach.

ABC News · Oct 19, 2022