How competing superpowers can be an investor’s friend
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How competing superpowers can be an investor’s friend

Ultimately,geopolitical tension is no reason for investors to rush for the exit. In fact,it might even be an opportunity.

  • byCameron Gleeson

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Xavier College says stolen student data might be released after hack

Xavier College says stolen student data might be released after hack

A hacker who stole the personal information of current and prospective students at Xavier College has threatened to publish the data online.

  • byAdam Carey
Optus hack to cost at least $140 million

Optus hack to cost at least $140 million

Chief executive Kelly Bayer Rosmarin has moved to defuse tensions with the Albanese government by praising its response to the Medibank cyber-attack

  • byZoe Samios
Hacks expose Australia as years behind on cybersecurity

Hacks expose Australia as years behind on cybersecurity

In the past few days the Australian victims of cyberhacking must feel like they have woken up in a nightmare.

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Hacked state government contractor says stolen data yet to be posted online

Hacked state government contractor says stolen data yet to be posted online

A technology company that works for six Victorian government departments,including the Education and Training Department,says private information has not ended up in the public domain.

  • byAshleigh McMillan
Hackers hit cybersecurity conference

Hackers hit cybersecurity conference

The Australian Institute of Company Directors launch of its new set of “cybersecurity governance principles” was left with a bit of a PR problem.

  • byNoel Towell andKishor Napier-Raman
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Medibank cyberattack could be costly ‘on multiple fronts’

Medibank cyberattack could be costly ‘on multiple fronts’

While the Medibank cyberattack could be costly for Australia’s largest private health insurer,it is too early to tell if it will lead to significant brand damage or claim management scalps.

  • byColin Kruger andNick Bonyhady
Dreyfus given direct responsibility for cybercrime after Optus hack

Dreyfus given direct responsibility for cybercrime after Optus hack

Attorney-General Mark Dreyfus has been formally confirmed as in charge of cybercrime,even though Clare O’Neil is cybersecurity minister.

  • byJames Massola
Medibank hackers threaten to release stolen health data in ransom demand

Medibank hackers threaten to release stolen health data in ransom demand

The hackers claim they will email Medibank’s most prominent 1000 customers and say they have information on health diagnoses.

  • byNick Bonyhady andColin Kruger
Budgeting apps share your financial data,but how safe are they?
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Investing

Budgeting apps share your financial data,but how safe are they?

The massive Optus cyberattack is a cautionary tale for the growing number of Australians who share intimate financial data with budgeting apps.

  • byJohn Collett
Cyberattack on Australian bank could threaten financial system,but risk is low

Cyberattack on Australian bank could threaten financial system,but risk is low

Banks are an attractive target for hackers given the amount of personal information they store,with regional banks the most exposed.

  • bySimone Fox Koob