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AFP used anti-encryption laws three times in 2019-20

AFP used anti-encryption laws three times in 2019-20

But all were cooperative requests.
Justin Hendry Aug 6 2020 3:50PM Security
AFP freeze $7.8 million linked to Finance dept IT fraud

AFP freeze $7.8 million linked to Finance dept IT fraud

Trio alleged to have used funds for renovations.
Justin Hendry Jul 1 2020 10:49AM Financial Services
AFP conducts raids over alleged Finance Dept IT fraud

AFP conducts raids over alleged Finance Dept IT fraud

Three charged following year-long investigation.
Justin Hendry Jun 11 2020 10:12AM Strategy
How ANZ, Fintel Alliance sniffed out early super access fraud scheme

How ANZ, Fintel Alliance sniffed out early super access fraud scheme

As Banks, agencies watch stimulus payment activities closely.
Ry Crozier May 7 2020 12:23PM Financial Services
AFP says third-party system intrusion behind early-access super fraud

AFP says third-party system intrusion behind early-access super fraud

As many as 150 victims identified, accounts frozen.
Justin Hendry May 7 2020 12:01PM Security
AFP admits to trialling controversial facial recognition tool Clearview AI

AFP admits to trialling controversial facial recognition tool Clearview AI

After initially denying usage.
Justin Hendry Apr 15 2020 11:26AM Software
AFP searches for digital health record system

AFP searches for digital health record system

Will replace disparate databases, paper-based records.
Justin Hendry Feb 18 2020 6:55AM Strategy
AFP to deploy body-cams at major airports

AFP to deploy body-cams at major airports

Rollout to begin in February.
Justin Hendry Dec 20 2019 3:46PM Strategy
Federal cops spring domestic violence RAT trap

Federal cops spring domestic violence RAT trap

Shutters "insidious" Imminent Monitor Remote Access Trojan channel play.
Julian Bajkowski Dec 2 2019 10:55AM Cloud
Interpol plans to condemn encryption spread, citing predators, sources say

Interpol plans to condemn encryption spread, citing predators, sources say

Could provide cover for more countries to pass laws barring unbreakable encryption.
Joseph Menn Nov 19 2019 6:55AM Networking
Victorian man arrested over multiple DDoS attacks

Victorian man arrested over multiple DDoS attacks

Against unnamed telco business, shopping centre.
Justin Hendry Oct 29 2019 8:33PM Security
Cyber fraud hits superannuation, share accounts

Cyber fraud hits superannuation, share accounts

Up to $10m allegedly stolen.
Justin Hendry Sep 17 2019 4:47PM Security
AFP chief Colvin to step down, claims tech success

AFP chief Colvin to step down, claims tech success

Oversaw cyber-strategy and many info-slurping laws.
Matt Johnston Jul 16 2019 7:10AM Training & Development
AFP wants AI "data airlock" to ferret out abhorrent material

AFP wants AI "data airlock" to ferret out abhorrent material

In partnership with Monash Uni.
Matt Johnston Jul 1 2019 12:05PM Strategy
Govt IT contractor charged over cryptocurrency mining

Govt IT contractor charged over cryptocurrency mining

More than $9000 allegedly mined on agency IT systems.
Justin Hendry May 21 2019 8:47AM Security
AFP eyes protected Microsoft cloud

AFP eyes protected Microsoft cloud

Prepares to stand up Office 365 PoC.
Justin Hendry Mar 14 2019 11:58AM Strategy
Sydney man charged over Netflix, Spotify credential-stuffing, stolen accounts

Sydney man charged over Netflix, Spotify credential-stuffing, stolen accounts

For alleged involvement in WickedGen.com.
Justin Hendry Mar 13 2019 11:29AM Security
AUSTRAC suspends two crypto exchanges after arrest

AUSTRAC suspends two crypto exchanges after arrest

Updated: Exchange providers named.
Justin Hendry Mar 8 2019 1:05PM Financial Services
AFP copping cyber skills shortage hard warns chief

AFP copping cyber skills shortage hard warns chief

Specialists hard to find, harder to retain.
Justin Hendry Feb 25 2019 7:09AM Training & Development
AFP gets more suspects to unlock devices, cloud services

AFP gets more suspects to unlock devices, cloud services

Explores 'technical feasibility' of industry requests.
Ry Crozier Feb 4 2019 3:05PM Cloud

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