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AFP searches for digital health record system
Will replace disparate databases, paper-based records.
Feb 18 2020 6:55AM
AFP to deploy body-cams at major airports
Rollout to begin in February.
Dec 20 2019 3:46PM
Federal cops spring domestic violence RAT trap
Shutters "insidious" Imminent Monitor Remote Access Trojan channel play.
Dec 2 2019 10:55AM
Interpol plans to condemn encryption spread, citing predators, sources say
Could provide cover for more countries to pass laws barring unbreakable encryption.
Nov 19 2019 6:55AM
Victorian man arrested over multiple DDoS attacks
Against unnamed telco business, shopping centre.
Oct 29 2019 8:33PM
Cyber fraud hits superannuation, share accounts
Up to $10m allegedly stolen.
Sep 17 2019 4:47PM
AFP chief Colvin to step down, claims tech success
Oversaw cyber-strategy and many info-slurping laws.
Jul 16 2019 7:10AM
AFP wants AI "data airlock" to ferret out abhorrent material
In partnership with Monash Uni.
Jul 1 2019 12:05PM
Govt IT contractor charged over cryptocurrency mining
More than $9000 allegedly mined on agency IT systems.
May 21 2019 8:47AM
AFP eyes protected Microsoft cloud
Prepares to stand up Office 365 PoC.
Mar 14 2019 11:58AM
Sydney man charged over Netflix, Spotify credential-stuffing, stolen accounts
For alleged involvement in WickedGen.com.
Mar 13 2019 11:29AM
AUSTRAC suspends two crypto exchanges after arrest
Updated: Exchange providers named.
Mar 8 2019 1:05PM
AFP copping cyber skills shortage hard warns chief
Specialists hard to find, harder to retain.
Feb 25 2019 7:09AM
AFP gets more suspects to unlock devices, cloud services
Explores 'technical feasibility' of industry requests.
Feb 4 2019 3:05PM
Crypto Bill undermines parliamentary privilege: Senate President
Dutton cops a black eye from Black Rod.
Nov 30 2018 6:30AM
Federal Police rush to improve dataset searchability
Wants to make 17 petabytes of data accessible.
Nov 1 2018 12:00PM
Australia’s cyber spy chief slams corporates contemplating "hacking back"
Expands on reasons for Huawei 5G ban.
Oct 30 2018 11:57AM
Aussie teen avoids jail over Apple hack
Eight months probation thanks to contrition, youth at time of probe.
Sep 27 2018 4:24PM
Govt's decryption bill can only lead to 'systemic weaknesses'
As more governments try to copy Australia, say cryptographic experts.
Sep 11 2018 4:38PM
Apple reassures customers after alleged hack by Melbourne teen
Says no customer data compromised.
Aug 20 2018 6:31AM
