Cyber security
‘Real and growing threat’: Almost every state government body hit in cyberattack surge
The state’s auditor-general says 90 per cent of government agencies suffered cybersecurity incidents last year, and attacks seriously disrupted key services.
- by Rachel Eddie
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Investing
How competing superpowers can be an investor’s friend
Ultimately, geopolitical tension is no reason for investors to rush for the exit. In fact, it might even be an opportunity.
- by Cameron Gleeson
Xavier College says stolen student data might be released after hack
A hacker who stole the personal information of current and prospective students at Xavier College has threatened to publish the data online.
- by Adam Carey
Editorial
Editorial
Government and business must raise the bar on cyber protection
Australia’s defences have been found wanting amid a rising tide of cyberattacks.
- The Age's View
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Optus data breach
Optus hack to cost at least $140 million
Chief executive Kelly Bayer Rosmarin has moved to defuse tensions with the Albanese government by praising its response to the Medibank cyber-attack
- by Zoe Samios
Editorial
Optus data breach
Hacks expose Australia as years behind on cybersecurity
In the past few days the Australian victims of cyberhacking must feel like they have woken up in a nightmare.
- The Herald's View
Hacked state government contractor says stolen data yet to be posted online
A technology company that works for six Victorian government departments, including the Education and Training Department, says private information has not ended up in the public domain.
- by Ashleigh McMillan
Hackers hit cybersecurity conference
The Australian Institute of Company Directors launch of its new set of “cybersecurity governance principles” was left with a bit of a PR problem.
- by Noel Towell and Kishor Napier-Raman
Medibank cyberattack could be costly ‘on multiple fronts’
While the Medibank cyberattack could be costly for Australia’s largest private health insurer, it is too early to tell if it will lead to significant brand damage or claim management scalps.
- by Colin Kruger and Nick Bonyhady
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Optus data breach
Dreyfus given direct responsibility for cybercrime after Optus hack
Attorney-General Mark Dreyfus has been formally confirmed as in charge of cybercrime, even though Clare O’Neil is cybersecurity minister.
- by James Massola
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Health insurance
Medibank hackers threaten to release stolen health data in ransom demand
The hackers claim they will email Medibank’s most prominent 1000 customers and say they have information on health diagnoses.
- by Nick Bonyhady and Colin Kruger