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OpenAI data breach latest in long list of hacks in Australia
Australia said on Thursday an OpenAI agent breached a government health data portal in June, gaining unauthorised access to files, in what could be the first known instance of an AI agent hacking a government website.
Data center firm Firmus said to seek $5 billion in Australia IPO
The data center provider is targeting a listing at the end of October, according to the people, who asked not to be identified because the information is private. Deliberations are ongoing and details of the offering, including its size and timing, could change, the people said.
Travel insurance versus overseas student health cover: What Indian students need to know
Indian students studying in Australia must secure Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC) for visa compliance and medical needs. While not mandatory, travel insurance is recommended for protection against lost belongings, trip disruptions, and medical emergencies during transit. Both are vital for a smooth academic journey.
Australian Stock Market closes lower: S&P/ASX 200 dips, other key indices also fall, Austal Limited gains, Bapcor falls sharply; check top gainers and losers
The Australian stock market (ASX) closed lower on Tuesday, December 9, 2025, with the ASX 200 dropping 0.45% to 8,585.90, falling below its 20-day moving average. Bapcor Limited and NRW Holdings Limited were the biggest laggards. Major indices like the S&P/ASX 50 and S&P/ASX 100 also experienced modest declines during the day.
Accenture acquires Australian cybersecurity firm CyberCX in its largest cyber deal
Accenture has announced plans to acquire Australian cybersecurity firm CyberCX in its largest deal in the sector, aiming to strengthen its presence in the Asia-Pacific region. The financial terms of the acquisition were not disclosed.
Is there a magic number of friends you need to be happy? Science says yes
A recent study highlights a critical link between mental well-being and the number of reliable friends one has. Individuals reporting good mental health typically have around five dependable people in their lives. In contrast, those struggling often have just over three. This seemingly small difference significantly impacts feelings of support versus isolation.
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Qantas cyberattack becomes Australia's most significant data breach in recent years, with over six million customers exposed
Qantas Airways faced a cyberattack. This incident compromised personal data of six million customers. Information like names and contact details got exposed. Financial data remained secure. Vanessa Hudson apologised and initiated an investigation. Cybersecurity experts are assisting. Affected customers are being contacted. This breach highlights growing cyber threats in Australia. Similar attacks previously targeted Optus and Medibank.
Australian spies blame Russian for major cyberattack
Australia has identified the Russian mastermind behind a crippling cyber attack, unmasking the 33-year-old hacker for the first time on Tuesday and linking him to an international crime syndicate. - 'Hack the hackers' - Australia beefed up its cyber security laws in the wake of the Medibank attack, pledging that the country's intelligence agencies would proactively "hack the hackers".
Australia beefs up cyber defences after major breaches
The federal government said it will also subject telecommunications firms to tougher cyber reporting rules which apply to critical infrastructure, seek migrants to build up the cyber security workforce and set limits on inter-agency data sharing to encourage people to report incidents.
Tech outage affected some funds in cyber incident: Australian investment fund Perpetual
In Perpetual's case, one of its third-party unit registry systems was compromised, impacting clients' access to its main investor login portal myPerpetual, the company said in a statement.
Australia Inc roiled by raft of cyber attacks since late 2022
Australian firms have suffered many cyber attacks since last September, putting the spotlight on the country's understaffed cybersecurity industry that experts say seems ill-equipped to tackle such hacks, endangering sensitive information of people.
Australia may inadvertently fuel cyber crime, says data theft victim organisation
IDCare said by raising the threat of massive fines, Australia would force companies to choose whether to pay A$1 million, the typical cost of a ransom demand, or notify the authorities and risk a fine of up to A$50 million.
Australia's Medibank gets second class-action lawsuit over 2022 data breach
The company breached its disclosure obligations by not revealing information regarding the alleged deficiencies in its cyber security systems, US-based law firm Quinn Emanuel Urquhart & Sullivan alleged in its class action lawsuit.
Payments firm Latitude Group fears 328,000 IDs stolen in cyber attack
About 103,000 identification documents, more than 97% of which are copies of drivers' licences, were stolen from the first service provider, while about 225,000 customer records were stolen from the second service provider.
Australia plans to reform cyber security rules, set up agency
Current cyber security rules, government policies and regulations "are simply not at the level that we need them to be," Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said during a meeting with industry leaders and experts.
Exciting AI can make people vulnerable to scams. Tips to identify online frauds
Online scams, deepfake porn and romance bots can be incredibly dangerous in the hands of criminals.
Scams, deepfake porn and romance bots: dangerous side of advanced AI
In the wrong hands, generative AI could do untold damage. There's a lot we stand to lose, should laws and regulation fail to keep up.
Very much in sync with India’s decision on 5G equipment: Australia’s cyber affairs ambassador
In November, India and Australia convened their fifth bilateral Cyber Policy Dialogue. From the Australian side, Tobias Feakin, ambassador for cyber affairs and critical technology, led the discussions. This interaction is significant in the backdrop of the recent AIIMS cyber attack that crippled India’s premier medical institute’s cyber resilience network.
Hackers leak Australian health records on dark web
The data included names, birth dates, passport numbers and information on medical claims for hundreds of customers who were separated into "naughty" and "nice" lists. Some on the "naughty" list had numeric codes that appeared to link them to drug addiction, alcohol abuse and HIV infection.
Ransomware hackers hit Australian defence communications platform
The ForceNet service, one of the external providers the defence department contracts to run its websites, has come under attack but so far no data have been compromised, assistant minister For Defence Matt Thistlethwaite said.
Australian health insurer Medibank says data of all customers hacked
Medibank said its priority was to discover the specific data stolen in relation to each customer and to share that information with those customers. The company had previously said the breach was thought to be limited to its subsidiary arm and foreign students.
Major data breach at Australia's top health insurer Medibank
The company did not say how many of its 4 million customers were likely to have been affected but warned the number was likely to rise. The Australian Federal Police said they had opened an investigation into the breach, without commenting further.
Australian PM Scott Morrison looks set to form majority govt: report
A party needs 76 seats for a simple majority in the 151-member House of Representatives, the lower house of Parliament.
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