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Government announces law changes in response to Optus data breach

The federal government has announced its response to record Optus data breach, with changes to the telecommunications laws.

The New Daily · Oct 6, 2022

Politics with Michelle Grattan: Bill Shorten on NDIS reform and the Optus fallout

The National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) is a landmark reform of the last decade. But while delivering much benefit, it has operational problems and its cost has escalated dramatically – currently around $30 billion annually, there have been suggestions it could reach $60 billion. The scheme looms as one of…

The Conversation · Oct 6, 2022

Government strengthens powers for telcos to share affected data following Optus hack

Optus will be able to share drivers licences, Medicare and passport numbers with banks and government agencies to assist in fraud detection following a data breach that affected almost 10 million current and former customers.

ABC News · Oct 6, 2022

Morning mail: security firm data breach, UK cabinet in chaos, wave energy hopes

Wednesday: G4S employees had tax file numbers and bank account details posted online. Plus: the best films and shows to stream this month

The Guardian - AU · Oct 4, 2022

What is multi-factor authentication, and how should I be using it?

Data breaches are becoming commonplace in both small and big tech companies. The most recent victim was Australian telecommunications company Optus, resulting in unauthorised access to the identity data of roughly 10 million people.

The Conversation · Oct 4, 2022

A class action against Optus could easily be Australia's biggest: here's what is involved

With the Optus data breach exposing almost 10 million current and former customers to identity theft, law firms are circling for what could end up being the biggest – and most valuable – class action case in Australian legal history.

The Conversation · Oct 4, 2022

Six Cities plan for Newcastle just sounds like bigger Sydney to me

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Newcastle Herald · Oct 4, 2022

Staff at security firm G4S on alert after tax numbers and bank details posted online following hack

Exclusive: Ransomware attack on Port Phillip prison revealed in July led to data being posted in mid-September with staff told details this week

The Guardian - AU · Oct 4, 2022

YIKES: 30,000 Former Current Telstra Employees Have Had Info Leaked In Another Data Breach

Telstra reckons it's an attempt to "profit from the Optus breach".

Pedestrian.tv · Oct 4, 2022

Australia Post expands from the letterbox to home internet services

AusPost is wading into the home internet market, offering NBN service for purchase in-store and online as customers slip away from big telcos.

The New Daily · Oct 4, 2022