The Australian Defence Force has become the latest target in a spate of ongoing cyberattacks against major organisations in the country . The Defence Department’s internal communication platform, Forcenet, was targeted in the ransomware attack. The platform is used for communication between serving defence members and their families, containing data from 2018. Matt Keogh, the…
Australia Now a Cyberattack Hotbed With Defence Department the Latest Target
Australia Proposes Tough Penalties for Data Leaks
The Australian government on Saturday proposed tougher penalties for companies that fail to protect customers’ personal data after two major cybersecurity breaches left millions vulnerable to criminals. The penalties for serious breaches on the Privacy Act would increase from $2.2 million (US$1.4 million) now to $50 million (US$32 million) under amendments to be introduced to…
BlackBerry Takes a Knock as Cybersecurity Revenue Drop Clouds Automotive Demand
Canada’s BlackBerry Ltd. on Tuesday reported a fall in cybersecurity revenue for the second quarter, as customers reined in spending due to an uncertain macroeconomic environment, sending its shares down about 3 percent in extended trading. The company has also been facing tough competition from Microsoft Corp., Citrix Systems, and International Business Machines in the…
Federal Cybersecurity Bill Threatens Privacy, Transparency, Civil Society Groups Say
Several civil society groups are pushing for changes to the Liberal government’s cybersecurity bill, saying it would undermine privacy, accountability and judicial transparency. In an open letter to Public Safety Minister Marco Mendicino, the groups and prominent researchers call for substantive amendments to ensure the legislation delivers effective cybersecurity protections while respecting democratic principles. Among…
EU Proposes Rules Targeting Cybersecurity Risks of Smart Devices
BRUSSELS—From laptops to fridges to mobile apps, smart devices connected to the internet will have to be assessed for their cybersecurity risks under draft European Union rules announced on Thursday, amid concerns about a spate of cyber attacks. Companies face fines of as much as 15 million euros ($15 million) or up to 2.5. percent…
Attacked by CCP Cyber Army, Taiwan Government Information Security Being Shored Up
Taiwan is facing political, economic, and military coercion from the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) amid a significant increase in cyber-attacks on government departments, according to Taiwan Premier Su Tseng-chang. The completeness of security and protection of government agencies has recently gained public attention. ROC Defense Department Confirmed Cyber-attack from Beijing The Ministry of National Defense…
US Calls Chinese Drills ‘Significant Escalation’
Slapping sanctions on Nancy Pelosi, firing missiles into waters near Taiwan, and waging cyber attacks—Beijing reacts to the House speaker’s Taiwan visit. Is it a serious escalation, or a show for its domestic audience? The Pentagon is delaying a scheduled ballistic missile test after Beijing’s fiery reaction to Pelosi’s Taiwan visit. U.S. Sen. Josh Hawley…
Australian MPs Advised to Use Two Phones Amid TikTok Security Concerns
August 4, 2022
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Australian lawmakers and their staff have been advised to get two phones to keep work and private information separate, amid widespread security concerns over TikTok. The Australian Signals Directorate (ASD), an intelligence and cybersecurity agency, has warned members of parliament in private briefings recently that some social media apps are over-collecting data and constantly demanding…
House Passes Cybersecurity Bill to Protect America’s Energy Sector, Infrastructure From Hackers
July 28, 2022
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The House passed a bill on July 27 that seeks to address the issue of increasing cyber threats to America’s energy infrastructure by providing grants to university students specializing in cybersecurity. H.R. 7569, also called the “Energy Cybersecurity University Leadership Act of 2022,” was passed with a package of other bills in 336–90 vote. The…
House Passes Cybersecurity Legislation to Protect America’s Energy Sector, Infrastructure From Hackers
July 28, 2022
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The House approved legislation on July 27 that seeks to address the issue of increasing cyber threats to U.S. energy infrastructure by providing grants to university students specializing in cybersecurity. H.R. 7569, also called the “Energy Cybersecurity University Leadership Act of 2022,” was passed with a package of other measures in a 336–90 vote. The…
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