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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.

ADF joins US, Japan military exercise for first time

ADF joins US, Japan military exercise for first time

ADF joins US, Japan military exercise for first time

ADF joins US, Japan military exercise for first time

Military co-operation between Australia, the United States and Japan has been bolstered by defence force personnel joining Exercise Keen Edge in the Pacific.

Probe into release of Football Aust player and fan data

Probe into release of Football Aust player and fan data

Probe into release of Football Aust player and fan data

Probe into release of Football Aust player and fan data

The personal details of players and fans are believed to have been exposed as part of a Football Australia data leak.

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Warning over wedging Pacific Island nations with aid

Warning over wedging Pacific Island nations with aid

Australia, the US and other partners in the Pacific need to work together to ensure development aid is not misused for political interests, a report says.

Australia boosts Timor police as minister tours Pacific

Australia boosts Timor police as minister tours Pacific

Pacific Minister Pat Conroy has announced millions for police and worker co-operation as Australia works to boost diplomatic ties in the region.

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.

China denies cash offer for Nauru to cut Taiwan ties

China denies cash offer for Nauru to cut Taiwan ties

Nauru's decision to cut diplomatic ties with Taiwan wasn't a result of a cash sweetener with his nation being completely transparent, China's ambassador says.

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Telcos, social media, banks targeted in war on scams

Telcos, social media, banks targeted in war on scams

Telcos, social media, banks targeted in war on scams

Telcos, social media, banks targeted in war on scams

The federal government will examine sectors on the scam frontline as it hopes to stop Australians falling victim to financial crimes.

Criminals target government with record cyber attacks

Criminals target government with record cyber attacks

Criminals target government with record cyber attacks

Criminals target government with record cyber attacks

Australia has had one of the world's biggest rises in cyber attacks against government agencies, with a report showing criminals are pursuing official sources.

Trans-Pacific trade deal members meet at APEC summit

Trans-Pacific trade deal members meet at APEC summit

Trans-Pacific trade deal members meet at APEC summit

Trans-Pacific trade deal members meet at APEC summit

Officials from the 12 Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership countries have met in San Francisco on the sidelines of APEC.

Cybercrime hits government, business and Australians

Cybercrime hits government, business and Australians

Cybercrime hits government, business and Australians

Cybercrime hits government, business and Australians

Reports of cybercrime have surged in the last 12 months but a government intelligence agency says there are many more instances not reported.

'Alarming': big gaps in organisations' cyber security

'Alarming': big gaps in organisations' cyber security

'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.

Hong Kong police visit raises concerns

Hong Kong police visit raises concerns

Hong Kong police visit raises concerns

Hong Kong police visit raises concerns

Concerns have been raised about Hong Kong police officers touring Australia and meeting with the AFP after China cracked down on freedoms.

Cybersecurity concerns spark online shopping warning

Cybersecurity concerns spark online shopping warning

Cybersecurity concerns spark online shopping warning

Cybersecurity concerns spark online shopping warning

A warning has been issued about buying products through overseas websites, with concerns customer data could be compromised and increase cyberattack risks.

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Digital ID bid to shield Australians from data breaches

The nation's digital ID system is being expanded and strengthened in an attempt to better protect the data and privacy of Australians.

Federal police caught up in huge law firm data breach

Police officers and customers of a leading bookstore chain have had their personal details breached in separate data hacking incidents.

New Vanuatu PM to 'rethink' Australian security pact

New Vanuatu Prime Minister Sato Kilman says he believes a security pact signed with Australia will need to be reworked to make it through parliament.

Nine in 10 government agencies report cyber incidents

The public sector should bolster its protection after 90 per cent of Victorian government agencies experienced cybersecurity incidents in 2022, an auditor says.

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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.

US to help Australia build guided missiles by 2025

The United States is "racing" to accelerate Australia's access to priority military weapons and will help the local production of guided missiles.

US bond watertight as PM hoses down cracks in subs deal

Anthony Albanese has watered down concerns cracks may emerge in the AUKUS partnership as a group of US Republicans criticise the deal in Congress.

Assange supporters call for release ahead of US talks

Australian ministers have been urged to raise the case of Julian Assange when they meet their US counterparts for annual talks.

Ukraine on NATO membership offensive ahead of summit

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy has urged NATO leaders to take concrete steps toward Ukrainian membership.

Australia's first cybersecurity boss to fight hackers

Senior Air Force commander Darren Goldie will become Australia's first cybersecurity co-ordinator as the federal government seeks to ward off hackers.

ACT government hit by cyber security breach

The ACT government has been impacted by a cyber security breach in one of its email systems, with investigators examining if data was accessed.

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