Australia
Chinese hackers break into Australia defense projects
Hackers suspected to be from China is said to have infiltrated the IT systems at the Australia National University potentially targeting the defense-related research projects of the country. It’s said that data related to the nation’s defense strategies, scientific developments, technology and commercial applications was compromised in the incident. The Australia National University (ANU) hosts […]
Australia appoints the task force to defend its Elections from Cyber Attacks
The Government of Australia has appointed an Electoral Integrity Task Force to defend its next month’s electoral system from cyber attacks. As Federal elections around the world are prone to state-funded cyber attacks from certain nations (Russia and China), the Australian government has taken the decision to protect the sanctity of the election system and […]
Ransomware attack on Family Planning NSW
Family Planning NSW(FPNSW), an organization looking into the reproductive and Se$ual health of Australian populace is said to have become a victim of a ransomware on Anzac Day. Officials at the New South Wales based healthcare agency has confirmed that their database was hit by ransomware and information related to the customer’s who contacted the […]
Victoria State’s Cyber Security Strategy to get a boost with $17.6 million investment
The Australian government is becoming dead serious when it comes to raising the ante of its country’s cybersecurity defenses. And the best example to prove its objective is the recent $17.6 million investment allocated to deliver the Victorian’ government’s first ever Cyber Security Strategy. According to a press release issued by the State Government of […]
Tips to protect you from Cyber Crime
Are you concerned about the ongoing news on cybercrime which is daily popping out on the news feed? Are you interested in saving yourself and your company from the embarrassing repercussions of a cyber attack? Then you should follow the steps suggested by the Queensland police which are as follows- Hackers work out on ways […]
China’s WeChat gets banned by the overseas military on security worries
China-based multi-purpose and social media app WeChat has been banned by Australian Military on security grounds. Means, the said smartphone app will from now on not be used by armed forces of the said country. In an official statement released early this week, Australian government defense department said that the ban was imposed as the […]
Australian Warships are vulnerable to Cyber Attacks says French Company Thales
French Company Thales Group, a firm that designs and builds electrical systems and provides services for the aerospace, defense, transportation and security markets has issued an alert to the Australian government that all their warships are vulnerable to cyber attacks launched by China and Russia. The company specified that Anzac Class Frigates manufactured by Thales […]
Australian Security Intelligence fears Cyber Attacks from Terrorist Organizations
Australian Security Intelligence Organization (ASIO) has revealed that internationally recognized terrorist organizations such as ISIS and Al-Qaeda have managed to re-emerge stronger than it has been for more than a decade. The security organization of Australia fears that the reemergence will see more cyber attacks on private and public entities operating in their region. The […]
Fighter Jet Plans stolen in Australian Cyber Attack!
The hacker named ‘Alf’ who launched a cyber attack on an Australian Defense Contractor last year is reported to have stolen sensitive data related to Joint Strike Fighter Program and other military hardware related info. According to the details available to Cybersecurity insiders, around 30GB of data was stolen in the incident and it includes […]
Chinese hackers launch Cyber Attack on Australian Defense Contractor
A Chinese hacker or a hacking group named ‘Alf’ is said to have launched a cyber attack on an Australian Defense Contractor to access critical info about the nation’s defense secrets. Australian Federal Minister Dan Tehan has confirmed the news and said that the hacker/s had access to the network of the contractor for an […]
