Security News
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...
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...
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...
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 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
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...
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...
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 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...
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...