Australia beefs up cyber defences after major breaches

Australia beefs up cyber defences after major breaches

SYDNEY, Nov 22 (Reuters) – Australia will give cyber health checks for small businesses, increase cyber law enforcement funding and introduce mandatory reporting of ransomware attacks under a security overhaul announced on Wednesday after a spate of attacks. The federal government said it will also subject telecommunications firms to tougher cyber reporting rules which apply…

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Australia says hacks surging, state-sponsored groups targeting critical infrastructure

Australia says hacks surging, state-sponsored groups targeting critical infrastructure

A 3D printed model of men working on computers are seen in front of displayed binary code and words “Hacker” in this illustration taken, July 5, 2021. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration/File Photo Acquire Licensing Rights SYDNEY, Nov 15 (Reuters) – State-sponsored cyber groups and hackers have increased assaults on Australia’s critical infrastructure, businesses and homes, a government…

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Global companies to hike security spending as threats rise, survey shows

Global companies to hike security spending as threats rise, survey shows

A person walks through the City of London financial district in London, Britain, February 10, 2023. REUTERS/Henry Nicholls/file photo Acquire Licensing Rights LONDON, Sept 11 (Reuters) – Almost half of security chiefs at the world’s biggest companies expect to increase their budgets significantly in the next year as they see economic and social unrest driving…

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