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US, UK, Australia sanction REvil hacker behind Medibank data breach
2024-01-23 13:40

The Australian, US, and UK governments have announced sanctions for Aleksandr Gennadievich Ermakov, a Russian national considered responsible for the 2022 Medibank hack and a member of the REvil ransomware group. Medibank is a large health insurance provider in Australia that suffered a ransomware attack in October 2022, causing operational and business disruption.

Australia sanctions REvil hacker behind Medibank data breach
2024-01-23 13:40

The Australian government has announced sanctions for Aleksandr Gennadievich Ermakov, a Russian national considered responsible for the 2022 Medibank hack and a member of the REvil ransomware group. Following a lengthy investigation, the Australian authorities identified Ermakov as the person responsible for the Medibank hack and data theft.

Australia imposes cyber sanctions on Russian it says ransomwared health insurer
2024-01-23 03:01

Australia's government has used the "Significant cyber incidents" sanctions regime it introduced in 2021 for the first time, against a Russian named Aleksandr Gennadievich Ermakov whom authorities have deemed responsible for the 2022 attack on health insurer Medibank Private. On Tuesday the government went a step further, naming Aleksandr Ermakov as linked to the incident, adding that Australia's Federal Police and sigint agency the Australian Signals Directorate "Continue to pursue other leads."

Top IT Trends in Australia for IT Pros to Prepare For in 2024
2024-01-19 14:44

IT pros in Australia should be looking forward to a big year in 2024, as ongoing transformation continues to redefine their roles within their companies. Coupled with an ongoing skills shortage, those pros who spend the effort to develop their skillsets according to current trends will do well, regardless of the broader economic conditions.

Uncertainty Is the Biggest Challenge to Australia’s Cyber Security Strategy
2024-01-03 16:06

The Australian government announced the 2023-2030 Australian Cyber Security Strategy, which aims to "Help realise the Australian Government's vision of becoming a world leader in cyber security." Overall, the strategy is designed to bring the public and private sectors together in delivering a cohesive vision. More Australia coverage Lack of bipartisan agreement means a lack of clear cyber security strategy.

Yakult Australia confirms 'cyber incident' after 95 GB data leak
2023-12-27 09:10

Cybercrime actor DragonForce which claimed responsibility for the attack has also leaked 95 GB of data that it states, belongs to the company. In a statement to BleepingComputer, Yakult Australia confirmed it was investigating a cyber incident that occurred in mid-December.

Nissan Australia cyberattack claimed by Akira ransomware gang
2023-12-22 16:38

Today, the Akira ransomware gang claimed that it breached the network of Nissan Australia, the Australian division of Japanese car maker Nissan.The attackers have threatened to leak sensitive business and client data online, as ransom negotiations with Nissan failed after the company either refused to engage or pay the ransom.

Third-Party Supply Chain Risk a Challenge for Cyber Security Professionals in Australia
2023-12-21 14:57

Third-party supply chain risk is a key concern from Australian cyber security professionals. ASIC reveals third-party supply chain risk as key gap in Australia.

Cyber Security Trends to Watch in Australia in 2024
2023-12-20 20:01

The year 2023 was a big year for cyber security professionals in Australia. Experts from Rapid7 have argued that Australia can expect both advantages and risks from AI cyber tools in 2024.

What Australia’s Digital ID Means to How Citizens Interact With Businesses Online
2023-12-19 16:40

Australia is about to get a national online ID system - the Digital ID - which promises to improve the security and privacy of data online. The Digital ID is the cumulation of a five-year, AUD $200 million investment as an effort to alleviate security concerns over the amount of data Australians give to companies to prove who they are online.