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ATO, AFP and DFAT outsourced IT deals screened on security grounds

ATO, AFP and DFAT outsourced IT deals screened on security grounds

Audit asks agencies to draft and track specific security SLAs.
Ry Crozier Dec 15 2022 6:40AM Security
AFP arrests four over crypto, investment scams

AFP arrests four over crypto, investment scams

Fraud allegedly netted more than $20m in Australia.
Richard Chirgwin Dec 12 2022 11:50AM Security
Invasive computer warrants used six times in first year

Invasive computer warrants used six times in first year

Full reporting for 2021-2022 is released.
Richard Chirgwin Dec 1 2022 12:05PM Security
Two Victorians charged in help desk scam investigation

Two Victorians charged in help desk scam investigation

Netherlands-based service provided spoofed phone numbers.
Richard Chirgwin Nov 28 2022 9:15AM Security
Australia sets up 100-strong permanent 'operation' to target hackers

Australia sets up 100-strong permanent 'operation' to target hackers

With a global remit.
Ry Crozier Nov 12 2022 11:26AM Security
Sydney man charged for allegedly trying to scam Optus breach victims

Sydney man charged for allegedly trying to scam Optus breach victims

Customer details allegedly taken from leaked database.
Staff Writer Oct 6 2022 3:36PM Telco/ISP
CBA customers target of Optus SMS scam

CBA customers target of Optus SMS scam

Federal government remains critical of telco; Service NSW crashes.
Kate Weber , Richard Chirgwin Sep 28 2022 1:20PM Financial Services
AFP, Monash Uni crowdsource images to train AI to detect child abuse

AFP, Monash Uni crowdsource images to train AI to detect child abuse

Looks to ethical sourcing after Clearview AI controversy.
Justin Hendry Jun 3 2022 4:24PM Software
AFP gets budget backing to beef up account takeovers

AFP gets budget backing to beef up account takeovers

Commissioner says powers are the 'envy' of the world.
Justin Hendry Mar 31 2022 12:20PM Security
NSW Police issues first coercive notice under encryption-busting powers

NSW Police issues first coercive notice under encryption-busting powers

As assistance requests continue to grow.
Justin Hendry Feb 16 2022 12:33PM Security
Home Affairs says online account takeover powers now in use

Home Affairs says online account takeover powers now in use

First warrants issued to authorities late last year.
Justin Hendry Jan 31 2022 8:01AM Security
Australian Federal Police restricts free software trials after Clearview AI

Australian Federal Police restricts free software trials after Clearview AI

Privacy watchdog left unconvinced.
Ry Crozier Dec 16 2021 1:24PM Security
Police analyse 19 million messages captured in AN0M encrypted comms sting

Police analyse 19 million messages captured in AN0M encrypted comms sting

Identifies a fresh set of targets.
Ry Crozier Dec 9 2021 10:46AM Hardware
AFP targets BEC, phishing with new cybercrime centre

AFP targets BEC, phishing with new cybercrime centre

JPC3 to launch in March 2022.
Justin Hendry Nov 29 2021 5:41PM Security
AFP confiscates $1.2m in cryptocurrency earnt from nicked Netflix services

AFP confiscates $1.2m in cryptocurrency earnt from nicked Netflix services

Largest ever government seizure.
Justin Hendry Oct 29 2021 3:23PM Security
Police get online account takeover, data disruption powers

Police get online account takeover, data disruption powers

After "extraordinary" bill passes federal parliament.
Justin Hendry Aug 25 2021 5:02PM Security
AFP charge container ship master over Vocus subsea cable damage

AFP charge container ship master over Vocus subsea cable damage

Granted conditional bail.
Ry Crozier Aug 24 2021 6:35AM Telco/ISP
Australian Federal Police investigates ASC subsea cable cut off Perth

Australian Federal Police investigates ASC subsea cable cut off Perth

'Allegedly damaged by a container ship'.
Ry Crozier Aug 13 2021 2:23PM Networking
Online account takeover bill faces 33 changes to pass parliament

Online account takeover bill faces 33 changes to pass parliament

PJCIS wants greater oversight, new assurances on use.
Justin Hendry Aug 6 2021 12:53PM Security
AFP searches for a tracking system that supports 4G, 5G devices

AFP searches for a tracking system that supports 4G, 5G devices

Universal tracking platform to replace multiple existing systems.
Justin Hendry Jul 30 2021 1:19PM Software

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