All parts of government are working together to look after people in the community Legal Aid ACT CEO Dr. John Boersig has confirmed that they will not agree to the demands of a criminal group who stole private information from the organisation. The decision not to pay a ransom is…
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Kyiv’s air quality monitoring data
IQAir is proud to support the city of Kyiv to share its air quality data Official Kyiv Government Air Quality Data Now on IQAir AirVisual Platform The city of Kyiv’s official air quality data is now available on AirVisual, IQAir’s global air quality monitoring platform. In addition to providing real-time air quality data, AirVisual also reports a list…
Read MoreAFP blames Russia for Medibank’s data breach
These cyber criminals are operating like a business with affiliates and associates The Australian Federal Police, working with Interpol has named Russia as the culprit for recent data breach at Medibank. I know Australians are angry, distressed and seeking answers about the highly sensitive and deeply personal information that is…
Read MoreTelcos to pay heavy toll for misleading statements
Telstra, Optus, and TPG admitted that their statements were false or misleading Australia’s three largest internet service providers, Telstra Corporation Ltd (Telstra), Optus Internet Pty Limited (Optus), and TPG Internet Pty Ltd (TPG), have been ordered by the Federal Court to pay penalties totalling $US33.5 million after they each admitted…
Read MoreOperation Guardian expanded to protect stolen information
Operation Guardian will be actively monitoring the clear, dark, and deep web The AFP is aware that distressing and very personal information has been released on the dark web and has immediately taken measures, including covert techniques, to identify further criminal activity. Investigators within the AFP’s Cyber Command are working…
Read MoreHong Kong speeds up Asia talent race
Hong Kong is lowering property taxes and relaxing visa requirements Hong Kong is expected to roll out more schemes on talent attraction to stay competitive in Asia, industry experts said during a Fintech Week satellite event discussion hosted by Payment Asia. Hong Kong Fintech Week has successfully kicked off on October 31 at the…
Read MoreChina-Pakistan ironclad ties consolidated
The two sides held in-depth exchange of views on the bilateral relations Chinese President Xi Jinping on Wednesday held talks with visiting Pakistani Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, and Sharif is one of the world leaders that has visited China right after the conclusion of the…
Read MoreAFP urge victims to report cybercrime
Following ransomware disruption The AFP is urging victims of cybercrime to report ransomware attempts following the disruption of a dangerous ransomware group. Operation Orcus – a multi-agency ransomware taskforce established by the AFP – received a request from the Dutch National Police last month (September 2022) for assistance in investigating…
Read MoreVictoria’s digital minister steps down
The best thing about being a politician is the people we meet After what has been the most rewarding journey in politics, I’ve advised the Premier of my decision not to recontest the 2022 state election. Around the time of the 2006 Commonwealth Games my family was driving through Melbourne.…
Read MoreTasmania Police trial of encrypted radio network a success
Tasmania Police is committed to delivering the highest quality of service Tasmania Police were able to successfully test a new encrypted radio system earlier this month, after being granted an early access trial of the Tasmanian Government Radio Network at the recent T20 Cricket World Cup event in Hobart. The…
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