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Australia warned to wise up as cyber attacks continue

Australia warned to wise up as cyber attacks continue

As technology evolves, so do criminals, and the government must update its infrastructure and standards to keep Australians safe, an expert has urged.

Controversial ‘travel tax’ behind border security boost

Controversial ‘travel tax’ behind border security boost

Controversial ‘travel tax’ behind border security boost

Controversial ‘travel tax’ behind border security boost

International travellers leaving Australia are being charged more as the government seeks to defray the increasing cost of biosecurity.

Services Australia receives $314 million security boost

Services Australia receives $314 million security boost

Services Australia receives $314 million security boost

Services Australia receives $314 million security boost

Aggression towards Services Australia staff has prompted a $314 million safety boost including extra security guards and live monitoring of CCTV.

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Encryption hampering terror probes: security heads

Encryption hampering terror probes: security heads

The heads of ASIO and the federal police have warned an expansion of encryption services on social media could impact terrorism investigations.

Australia will issue rules for 'risky' solar inverters

Australia will issue rules for 'risky' solar inverters

Australian government officials have confirmed they are developing guidelines for solar equipment after warnings about potential security vulnerabilities.

New rules warn of AI data poisoning, attacks and theft

New rules warn of AI data poisoning, attacks and theft

Australia's top cybersecurity agency has issued guidelines for the use of artificial intelligence technology, warning businesses about privacy and data risks.

'Alarming': big gaps in organisations' cyber security

'Alarming': big gaps in organisations' cyber security

The corporate regulator has called on organisations to prioritise cyber security after a survey revealed significant threats to the private data of Australians.

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Security to be stepped up after public servant stabbing

Security to be stepped up after public servant stabbing

Security to be stepped up after public servant stabbing

Security to be stepped up after public servant stabbing

Government Services Minister Bill Shorten has unveiled a security overhaul following a May attack on a frontline welfare staffer.

Businesses weigh up banning TikTok on phones of workers

Businesses weigh up banning TikTok on phones of workers

Businesses weigh up banning TikTok on phones of workers

Businesses weigh up banning TikTok on phones of workers

Australian workers may be banned from accessing apps such as TikTok and WeChat as a study reveals more companies are planning to restrict the apps.

TikTok data gathering behind federal ban: cyber agency

TikTok data gathering behind federal ban: cyber agency

TikTok data gathering behind federal ban: cyber agency

TikTok data gathering behind federal ban: cyber agency

The Australian Signals Directorate says TikTok's ability to gather user information was partly behind the reason for its ban from federal devices.

TikTok admits 'serious misconduct' in surveilling press

TikTok admits 'serious misconduct' in surveilling press

TikTok admits 'serious misconduct' in surveilling press

TikTok admits 'serious misconduct' in surveilling press

Executives from social media platform TikTok admit serious changes are needed in the wake of misconduct by "rogue employees" who allegedly spied on journalists.

Cyber crime falling under authorities' radars: report

Cyber crime falling under authorities' radars: report

Cyber crime falling under authorities' radars: report

Cyber crime falling under authorities' radars: report

A new study shows cyber crime directly impacts half of Australia's computer users but the number of official reports are significantly under-represented.

Australians to face up to stop online identity theft

Australians to face up to stop online identity theft

Australians to face up to stop online identity theft

Australians to face up to stop online identity theft

The government has flagged Australians will verify their identities with biometric data such as facial images, as part of a plan to better protect their data.

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