Tag: Cybersecurity
Is your car a threat to national security? It can be – regardless of where it’s made
Modern cars made in most countries have remote control and online data features. What matters is who can access that data – and the vehicle itself.
Australia’s new scam prevention draft is welcome – but it needs to be broader in scope
Last year, Australians lost more than $2.7 billion to scammers. The government’s new scam prevention framework is currently open for public consultation.
CrowdStrike crash showed us how invasive cyber security software is. Is there a better way?
Software like Crowdstrike Falcon can access core computer systems and, essentially, spy on everything. We live with these tradeoffs – but perhaps we don’t have to.
What is CrowdStrike Falcon and what does it do? Is my computer safe?
An update to Falcon software by the cyber security company CrowdStrike has caused an unprecedented global IT outage. So, what is it exactly?
Massive global IT outage hits banks, airports, supermarkets – and a single software update is likely to blame
Enterprises across Australia and the world are struggling to cope with a huge software outage – but your home computer is probably safe.
Why is Amazon building a ‘top secret’ $2 billion cloud for Australia’s military intelligence?
You may only know Amazon as an online retailer – but it’s also become the world’s single biggest player in providing cloud computing services.
We analysed the entire web and found a cybersecurity threat lurking in plain sight
Think you can trust every website? One typo and you could be caught in a phishing trap.
The government wants to criminalise doxing. It may not work to stamp out bad behaviour online
Anthony Albanese has flagged a crack-down on people’s personal details being shared online without consent. But like so much of the internet, it’s hard to police.
Digital ID will go mainstream across Australia in 2024. Here's how it can work for everyone
2024 will see a massive expansion in Australia’s digital ID system. Good tech and strong guardrails will make Australia a world leader in this important area.
An expert reviews the government’s 7-year plan to boost Australia’s cyber security. Here are the key takeaways
Australia could become one of the world’s strongest cyber nations – but the success of the new strategy will come down to the details.
New cyber policy to harden defences against our 'fastest growing threat'
The policy, to be released on Wednesday by O'Neil, who is Minister for Home Affairs and Minister for Cyber Security, is also designed to enable victims to bounce back faster from attacks that can’t be prevented
Major cyberattack on Australian ports suggests sabotage by a 'foreign state actor'
Port operator DP World handles roughly 40% of Australia’s sea freight. Over the weekend its ports were disrupted by what appears to be a malicious, targeted cyberattack.
A national digital ID scheme is being proposed. An expert weighs the pros and (many more) cons
The draft bill has a number of issues, ranging from an insecure mechanism that leaves people’s data vulnerable to attacks, to a lack of mandatory disclosure of data breaches.
Out of the shadows: why making NZ’s security threat assessment public for the first time is the right move
The Security Intelligence Service needs public support and trust to do its work well. Adding a degree of transparency to it’s annual threat assessment should help.
The $500 million ATO fraud highlights flaws in the myGov ID system. Here's how to keep your data safe
Scammers have exploited a simple weakness in the myGov online portal to redirect hundreds of millions of dollars in tax refunds.
