Security News

Gone in 15 Minutes: Australia's Phone Number Theft Problem
2018-09-25 11:48

Fraudsters Hijack Mobile Numbers to Crack Open Bank AccountsIn Australia, it can take as few as 15 minutes to steal someone's phone number, a type of attack known as SIM hijacking. Such attacks...

Australia Bans Huawei From 5G Network Over Security Concerns
2018-08-24 02:20

CANBERRA, Australia (AP) — Chinese-owned telecommunications giant Huawei has been blocked from rolling out Australia's 5G network due to security concerns. The government said Thursday that the...

Australia Battles Fraudulent Online Purchases
2018-08-22 15:48

E-Commerce Payment Card Fraud Is RisingThere's bad news in Australia when it comes to payment card fraud: It's growing. The biggest source of that fraud is online payments made without the...

'Hacky Hack Hack': Australia Teen Breaches Apple's Secure Network
2018-08-17 09:51

A schoolboy who "dreamed" of working for Apple hacked the firm's computer systems, Australian media has reported, although the tech giant said Friday no customer data was compromised. read more

Tech Giants Face Hefty Fines Under Australia Cyber Laws
2018-08-15 02:46

Tech companies could face fines of up to Aus$10 million (US$7.3 million) if they fail to hand over customer information or data to Australian police under tough cyber laws unveiled Tuesday. read more

Australia's Biggest Breach Offender: Healthcare Sector
2018-08-01 17:30

Data Breach Figures Arrive on the Heels of E-Health Records Project ControversyWith Australia's data breach reporting law now in effect, its healthcare sector has recently reported the highest...

Analysis: Reported data breaches in Australia
2018-07-31 15:30

The Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC) has published the first full quarter report on data breaches that fall under Notifiable Data Breaches scheme and, thus, had to be...

US, Australia Work to Improve Cyber Capabilities
2018-07-25 06:51

The United States and Australia have signed an agreement that will enable the two allies to conduct research and development to advance their combined cyber capabilities, officials said Tuesday. read more

Facebook Faces Australia Data Breach Compensation Claim
2018-07-11 05:24

Facebook could face a hefty compensation bill in Australia after a leading litigation funder lodged a complaint with the country's privacy regulator over users' personal data shared with a British...

Australia's HealthEngine Caught in Data-Sharing Fiasco
2018-06-25 11:03

Medical Appointment Booking Platform Says It Obtains ConsentAustralia's large online medical booking platform, HealthEngine, has become embroiled in a privacy controversy after it reportedly...