The hacker claiming to be behind the cyber attack against Optus has released 10,000 customer records and threatened to leak more if the Australian telecommunication giant refuses to pay them US$1 million in cryptocurrency. The user known as “OptusData” has stolen the personal records of 9.8 million Australians including details such as driver licence,…
CyberHacker Releases 10,000 Optus Customer Details, Demands $1 Million Cyber Ransom
September 26, 2022
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Australian Home Affairs Minister Criticised Telco Giant Optus for Major Data Breach
September 26, 2022
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Home Affairs Minister Clare O’Neil has called on Australian telecommunication giant Optus to take responsibility for the recent massive data breach and provide free credit monitoring to millions of customers impacted. She noted that a security breach of this size shouldn’t be expected in a large telco provider and said that it will “result in…
Potential Security Vulnerabilities Prompt Apple to Issue Software Updates for iPhones, Other Devices
Apple Inc. released a new software update this week after revealing serious security vulnerabilities for iPhones, iPads, and computers that could enable hackers to take control of millions of people’s devices. According to the tech giant, the two vulnerabilities affect iOS, iPadOS, and macOS Monterey, specifically iPhones dating back to the 6S model, iPads 5th generation and later, the…
China Tightens Rules for Online Platforms, Requiring Companies to Authenticate Users’ Identities
July 3, 2022
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The Cyberspace Administration of China issued new regulations on June 27 requiring all online platform operators to authenticate users’ identities and verify the account information submitted by users during registration. The new regulations require the network information service provider to display user IP addresses on their page of account information, which would facilitate Beijing’s monitoring of user…
Labor’s Dismantling of Home Affairs Undermines Australians’ Safety: Cyber Security Shadow Minister
Cyber Security Shadow Minister James Paterson has raised concerns about the Labor government’s move to “dismantle” the Department of Home Affairs, warning that it could come at the expense of Australians’ safety. The comment comes after the Anthony Albanese led government released its first Administrative Arrangements Order (AAO) which announced a downsize of the Home…
Orange County Hosts Workshop to Practice Against Real-World Cyber Security Threats
May 4, 2022
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SANTA ANA, Calif.—Multiple local and federal agencies came together May 4 to train against cybersecurity threats in Orange County, including real-life scenarios of cyber incidents that could affect the county’s infrastructure and operations. Known as the Cyber Disruption Resiliency Workshop, the training brings together agencies such as the FBI’s OC Cyber Task Force, the Orange…
Data Storage Clocks 97 Percent Revenue Growth in Q4 Due to Rising Cyberattacks
Business continuity solutions provider Data Storage Corp. reported fourth-quarter FY21 revenue growth of 97.1 percent year-on-year. Data Storage reported FY21 revenue growth of 59.6 percent Y/Y to $14.9 million. Data Storage achieved positive adjusted EBITDA in Q4 and FY21. The company reported FY21 EPS of $0.03 against $0.02 last year. Data Storage held $12.1 million in cash and…
Western Australia’s $25 Million Boost for Cyber Security
The Western Australia (WA) state government has revealed a $25.5 million injection to boost the state’s responsiveness towards cyber threats by establishing a dedicated Cyber Security Operations Centre facility, as well as opening new recruitment options for cyber security specialists. The sum draws from WA’s $500 million Digital Capability Fund dedicated to improving the state’s digital…
Rapid Cloud Expansion Making Businesses Vulnerable to Cyber-Attacks
March 24, 2022
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With businesses around the globe—especially in the United States, Canada, and Western Europe—bracing for potential cyber-attacks orchestrated by Russia or its hackers, a leading cyber security firm is warning most software upgrades are not adequately addressing the most vulnerable component of the “modern cyber-attack surface.” Most business security policies and resilience upgrades are focused on…
Australia Launches Cybercrime Centre to Target Criminal Activity Online
March 20, 2022
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The Australian federal government has launched a new cybercrime centre backed by federal law enforcement to deal with ongoing cyberattacks, online scams, and criminal activities on the darknet. The AU$89 million (US$66 million) Joint Policing Cybercrime Coordination Centre (JPC3) will be based at the Australian Federal Police’s (AFP) headquarters in the state of New South…
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