Cybersecurity

Reporters dig up more links between Greek government and spyware
A media outlet uncovers that the Greek government sent millions of dollars to a company that sells an illegal spyware.
Published On 17 Nov 2022
‘Weaponised app’: Is Egypt spying on COP27 delegates’ phones?
Security analysts warn Egypt’s ‘highly intrusive’ app for Sharm el-Sheikh climate talks can monitor communications.
Published On 12 Nov 2022
Australian police blame Russian hackers for medical records leak
Hackers have demanded $10m to stop releasing sensitive medical information on dark web.
Published On 11 Nov 2022
Hacker demands $10m to stop leaking Australians’ medical records
Cyber-extortionist posts medical information purporting to show details of abortions and treatments for addiction, HIV.
Published On 10 Nov 2022

Private insurer Medibank says it expects more customer details to be published online.

The move comes after a newspaper report alleging politicians and business people have been under state surveillance.

Medibank says a cybercriminal hacked the personal information of its 4 million customers.

Arne Schoenbohm relieved of duties after media outlets report possible connections with Russian intelligence.

The digital tools for tackling the virus are intruding deeply into people’s lives, but there is no sign of a relaxation.

Medibank Group flags ‘unusual activity’ just weeks after massive data breach involving telecom operator Optus.

Australian unit Dialog says a ‘very small sample’ of its data was published on the dark web.

Authorities say perpetrator of one of country’s biggest cyberattacks used ‘obfuscation techniques’ to hide identity.

Targets reportedly included chief economic minister, senior military personnel and two regional diplomats.

Government minister says telecom should pay cost of replacing millions of customers’ passports and driver’s licences.

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