$18.2 million for small business cybersecurity “health checks” and post-attack support
Small businesses will gain access to a new cyber security "health check" program and tailored assistance to help them recover from cyberattacks, under a new $18.2 million plan from the federal government.
Commonwealth Bank unveils account ‘name and shame’ system to tackle email scams
Commonwealth Bank has announced a new security feature which highlights account names when users make a first-time payment, saying the addition will cut down on scams — particularly those using hacked business accounts.
Eight important reforms every Australian small business and startup should know about in 2023
The sheer volume of legal and practical amendments facing Australia's business community suggests 2023 could be transformative.
Vinomofo has admitted to a major data breach – but your drinking habits are safe
Vinomofo has admitted to a data breach where the personal information of customers has been stolen.
Government plan allowing Optus to share hacked user data with banks labelled a “red herring” by privacy advocates
The federal government wants to make it easier for telcos to share hacked user data with the banks, but advocates want greater action.
Why Monero was the crypto of choice for the Optus ‘hacker’
The alleged Optus hacker originally demanded a US$1 million ransom in Monero cryptocurrency. This is probably why.
States start making licence renewals free for Optus hack victims
Australian states and territories have been scrambling to change their driver's licence renewal policies in the wake of the Optus hack.
Optus hack victims charged for passport and licence number changes
As a result of the hack, many Optus customers have been keen to change their passports and licences as a safety measure, but it's not the easiest or cheapest process.
Australian government promises tighter cyber security after Optus hack
The Australian government will be rolling out new cyber security reforms off the back of the Optus cyberattack, Minister for Cybersecurity Clare O'Neil has announced.
Optus data breach: Small business customers likely exposed to major cybersecurity attack
Optus has fallen victim to a major data breach, potentially exposing the personal information of millions of customers, including small businesses.
Bitcoin scammers accessed personal information of Musk, Bezos, Obama and Kanye, says Twitter
Twitter says its embarrassed and disappointed by a social engineering hack that saw the information of the world's wealthiest and most powerful leaked.
Musk, Bezos, Gates and Buffet accounts hacked in Twitter bitcoin scam
Twitter has been #hacked and some of its most influential accounts have posted links to a bitcoin wallet scam. The platform was in lock down.
