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Hacker holds Australian health insurer's data for ransom

A cybercriminal is holding for ransom an Australian health insurer’s customer data including diagnoses and treatments, in the nation’s second major privacy breach in a month

The Independent UK

Census website struck by a billion attempted cyber-attacks, Australian Bureau of Statistics reveals

Revelation that ABS fended off attacks in 2021 comes as Australia reels from ransomware attacks on Medibank and Optus

The Guardian - AU

What we know about the Medibank cyber attack and what to do if you're a customer

Medibank, which has more than 3.7 million customers, says a hacker claims to have stolen 200GB of data and given 100 policies as proof. Here's what we know.

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The Guardian - AU

Clare O’Neil warns of new world of ‘relentless’ cyber-attacks after Medibank hack

Group claiming they carried out attack say they wish to negotiate over the insurer’s customer data

The Guardian - AU

After the Optus data breach, Australia needs mandatory disclosure laws

The Optus data breach, which has affected close to 10 million Australians, has sparked calls for changes to Australia’s privacy laws, placing limits on what and for how long organisations can hold our personal data.

The Conversation

Queensland Optus hack victims lodge driver licence renewal applications

Queensland Transport branches have experienced their busiest day on record after the latest round of communications from Optus about its massive data breach.

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Singapore PM offers help with Optus breach

The Singaporean prime minister has offered to provide assistance to Australian authorities if needed when responding to the Optus data hack.

AAP

What are some of the common scams going around the moment? How can I protect myself?

Scams and identity theft were big problems in Australia long before the Optus data breach put many of us on alert. Here are some of the common scams going around right now.

ABC News

Most Australian executives wary of announcing cyber attacks and online strategies amid increased demand for transparency

Australian executives remain wary about publicly disclosing cyber attacks and cyber strategies, despite growing demands for transparency in the wake of the hacking of Optus.

ABC News

Optus tells customers affected by data breach they can no longer use passports as online ID

Exposed passport numbers blocked from being used in national Document Verification System

The Guardian - AU

Woolworths Has Confirmed More Than 2M MyDeal Customers Have Been Impacted By A Data Breach

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Major data breach at Woolworths offshoot

An estimated 2.2 million customers' details have been compromised in a data breach at the Woolworths-owned MyDeal website.

AAP

Optus customers affected by data breach do not need new passports, chief executive says

The telco's chief executive, Kelly Bayer Rosmarin, says it is thanks to a number of government agencies that people can now "continue with their travel plans and feel safe and secure".

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Australian insurer takes systems offline over possible hacking

Medibank Group flags ‘unusual activity’ just weeks after massive data breach involving telecom operator Optus.

ABC News

Optus data breach response 'cracking' as cyber support charity fields 15,000 queries and counting

A national identity and cyber support charity is enduring its "toughest" ever period following the Optus data breach, fielding more than 15,000 interactions in three weeks with no signs of slowing down.

ABC News

Since the Optus data breach, Australia is desperate for cybersecurity professionals. You could become one without a university degree

Who's going to save us from cyber attacks? We chat with some experts about what a cybersecurity expert does and the pathways to becoming one.

ABC News

Weeks on, more Optus customers find out personal information compromised in data leak

Some Optus customers who thought they had avoided being caught up in the data breach are "alarmed" to find out their drivers licence numbers have been exposed.

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AAP

Junk cyber degrees leave Aust vulnerable

A leading think tank says junk cyber security degrees at some universities are leading to workforce shortages, making Australian businesses vulnerable to hacks.

ABC News

Information commissioner, ACMA to investigate Optus data hack

Further investigations by the information commissioner and the communications authority are being launched into the Optus cyber attack that affected millions of customers last month.

AAP

Telstra chairman avoids 'hubris' on hacks

Telstra chairman John Mullen says no organisation can be sure it is completely safe from cyber attacks such as the devastating hack of its rival Optus.

The New Daily

Privacy watchdog probes Optus compo

Regulators are investigating whether Optus should pay compensation to nearly 10 million customers who had their data stolen.

AAP

Multiple inquiries into Optus data breach

Several investigations are under way following the massive Optus data breach, including one by the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner.

The Guardian - AU

Optus could face millions in fines as two new data breach investigations launched

Media regulator and privacy watchdog announce new probes into telco as ACCC reveals it is being flooded with complaints about Optus-related scams

ABC News

Optus data breach: International students, visa holders feel 'abandoned' by company

Optus customers who signed up using foreign passports are still in the dark about whether they need to replace documents or who will pay for it.

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