Wild weather kills at least 10 people in 2 eastern Australian states
Thunderstorms and strong winds have brought down more than 1,000 power lines in parts of Queensland and left 85,000 people without electricity.
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Third-Party Supply Chain Risk a Challenge for Cyber Security Professionals in Australia
ASIC research shows 44% of Australian organisations are not managing third-party supply chain risk. Tesserent says it remains a key risk, and disruption could emerge from geopolitical tensions.
BlackCat/ALPHV Ransomware Site Seized in International Takedown Effort
The ransomware group, which has distributed ransomware to more than 1,000 victims, reportedly recovered control of its website on Tuesday. Learn how to defend against ransomware.
Cyber Security Trends to Watch in Australia in 2024
Ransomware attacks on infrastructure and mid-market businesses are tipped to rise, while the use of AI cyber tools will grow as IT customers seek more signal and less noise from vendors.
Australia Beefs Up Cyber Defences After Major Breaches
Australia will give cyber health checks for small businesses, increase cyber law enforcement funding and introduce mandatory reporting of ransomware attacks under a security overhaul announced on Wednesday after a spate of attacks. From a report: The f…
Optus CEO Resigns After Nationwide Outage Left Millions Without Mobile and Internet Services
Earlier this month, the entire Optus mobile network went offline nationwide following a “routine software upgrade.” According to Reuters, “More than 10 million Australians were hit by the 12-hour network blackout […], triggering fury and frustration …
State-Backed Hackers a Threat to Australia, Agency Warns
The AUKUS partnership, with its focus on nuclear submarines and other advanced military capabilities, is likely a target for state actors looking to steal intellectual property.
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EOS to supply remote weapon systems to mystery customer
Australian-owned Electro Optic Systems Holdings (EOS) has successfully secured a new contract, marking a substantial stride in the defense industry. The company’s press release revealed that valued at approximately A$28 million ($17.8 million), t…
Operations at Major Australian Ports Significantly Disrupted by Cyberattack
A cyberattack on Australian shipping giant DP World, which may have been a ransomware attack, has resulted in serious disruptions at major ports.
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Australia Ports Operator Recovers From Two-Day ‘Crippling’ After Cyber-Attack
Around 40% of goods entering and leaving Australia are managed by a single ports operator. But from Friday to Monday morning, they were suffering from a cyberattack that had “crippled” their facilities in Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane and Perth, reports …