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Man arrested in Malta in global operation to shut down cybercrime network targeting Australians

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Federal police warn they will track down alleged criminals using Warzone trojan software Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcast A man has been arrested as part of an international operation to shut down …

A shadowy hacker group brought the British Library to its knees. Is there any way to stop them? | Lamorna Ash

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The future of cybercrime resembles an arms race between an industry of hackers-for-hire and the UK’s weak defences It is not quite accurate to say that the cyber-attack against the British Library took place on 28 October 2023. Most probably, Rhysida, the hacker gang that orchestrated the attack …

Dozens in Jordan targeted by authorities using NSO spyware, report finds

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Findings suggest Jordan is relying on cyberweapon to quash dissent and its use is ‘staggeringly widespread’ About three dozen journalists, lawyers and human rights workers in Jordan have been targeted by authorities using powerful spyware made by Israel’s NSO Group amid a broad crackdown on press freedoms and …

Football Australia data leak exposes players’ contracts, fans’ personal details

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Australian players, fans and FA customers potentially affected FA contacts the Information Commissioner over the breach Passports, player contracts and more have been available online for almost two years due to a Football Australia (FA) data breach which cyber security researchers say includes information on every Australian fan and …

Digital afterlife – how to deal with social media accounts when someone dies

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Deciding what to do with a dead friend or relative’s online presence is complicated and time-consuming but there are shortcuts Find more essential summer reading Get our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcast Gavin Blomeley was lucky his mother was incredibly organised before …

Slash your overdraft costs and get ‘free’ cash: how to get your bank and savings into shape

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Switch to a better current account, revive your Isa and pick a savings best buy to make the most of your money Authorised overdraft costs can vary dramatically. Many banks have overdraft calculators on their websites, so log on and compare what your bank charges versus what you would …

‘Unsettling’: hackers break into Victorian court recordings database

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Court Service Victoria says it will notify those captured on recordings of hearings of the breach Victoria’s court system has been hit by a cyber-attack, with hackers accessing several weeks of recorded hearings. Court Services Victoria (CSV) was first made aware of the attack on 21 December but …

Hackers break into Victorian court recordings database

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Court Service Victoria says it will notify those captured on recordings of hearings of the breach Victoria’s court system has been hit by a cyber-attack, with hackers accessing several weeks of recorded hearings. Court Services Victoria (CSV) was first made aware of the attack on 21 December but …

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