A recent review in New South Wales has revealed a widespread lack of data breach policies among entities required to comply with the state’s mandatory data breach notification scheme. This review, carried out by the NSW Information and Privacy Commission in May, found that many organizations, especially local councils, had not yet published data breach […]
Alphabet’s strong cloud performance in the July-September quarter underscores the rising demand for AI-enhanced computing, a trend likely to benefit major cloud players like Amazon and Microsoft. Google Cloud’s revenue surged 35%—the fastest growth in two years—exceeding analysts’ expectations of 29%, and lifting Alphabet’s stock by 5.5%. “Google likely has the strongest cloud growth this […]
Western Sydney University has reported another cybersecurity breach, marking its third incident this year, after an attacker gained access to the university’s student management system and data warehouse in mid-August using compromised IT credentials. According to the university, the attacker initially breached the systems on August 14 and maintained undetected access until August 27, with […]
An international law enforcement collaboration, including the Australian Federal Police (AFP), has disrupted the operations of two major infostealers, RedLine and META, which have been used to steal millions of credentials, financial details, and other sensitive data worldwide. The U.S. Department of Justice, alongside global partners under “Operation Magnus,” targeted these infostealers, which function by […]
ANZ Banking Group is establishing a new, group-wide data and analytics division and creating a senior executive position to lead it. This move is part of a broader organizational shift aimed at enhancing operational efficiency across the bank. A central element of this reorganization is the introduction of a group operations function, soon to be […]
Following the exit of Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) Adam Smith, the NSW Premier’s Department will begin recruiting for his replacement in early 2025. Smith, who joined the department in May 2021, has left to pursue new opportunities. A department spokesperson confirmed the recruitment timeline, emphasizing the department’s commitment to maintaining a secure digital environment […]
The Department of Defence plans to expand its Microsoft 365 ecosystem, known as Vera, over the next three years, with ambitions to integrate advanced tools like Microsoft Copilot for its workforce of 125,000. This initiative builds on Vera’s foundational role as a collaboration and file-sharing platform since its initial rollout during the pandemic. Central to […]
The Department of Home Affairs has fully digitized its “authority to operate” (ATO) process for ICT systems to meet key compliance requirements under the Protective Security Policy Framework (PSPF) and the Essential Eight. This modernization effort, led by cyber risk management director Alex Reale, is expected to improve the efficiency and oversight of cybersecurity measures […]
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has launched legal action against Optus Mobile, alleging that the telecom company sold costly products and services to hundreds of vulnerable customers, often those with limited financial capacity or cognitive challenges. This lawsuit, filed in the Federal Court, claims that Optus’ sales practices were driven by commission-based incentives […]
Coles Group is set to invest $880 million in a new automated distribution centre in Truganina, on the outskirts of Melbourne, marking its third such facility in Australia. This centre will be powered by the same Witron automation technology used at Coles’ existing centres in Queensland and New South Wales, which opened in April 2023 […]