MPS SecBlog: Week in Review - 03 October 2024
Australia Must Prioritise Addressing Domestic Disunity Caused by the Israel-Palestine Conflict
What is more immediately required by the Australian government than promoting a two-state solution between Israel and Palestine is an answer to the growing domestic disunity caused by that conflict.
The Impact of Disinformation: Contrasting Lessons from the UK
Recent protests in the UK during this summer’s general election and beyond reveal an ongoing battle against disinformation. While social media companies play a role in its dissemination, it is how elites engage with disinformation that truly matters.
Australian security cameras at risk of broadcast hacks
Australian cyber security firm AUCyber has released an urgent warning regarding a rise in hackers accessing security cameras and illegally streaming their content around the world.
Broadening strategic reliance to signal Australia’s resolve against China
One of the most challenging aspects of Australia’s relationship with China is finding new ways to signal our interest in keeping the region open and free. To signal resolve to China, Australia must develop and clearly communicate a broadened strategic reliance on Indo-Pacific partners.
Millions seized and second Australian man arrested for alleged role in Ghost criminal network
The fallout from the AFP’s Operation Kraken continues, with the law enforcement agency announcing the restraining of $9.3 million in cryptocurrency from an NSW man arrested last month for his alleged role in the development and administration of the Ghost criminal messaging platform.
Ransomware Attacks on Heath Sector Hits Four Year Highs
Cybersecurity company Sophos has released a sector survey report, The State of Ransomware in Healthcare 2024, which revealed that the rate of ransomware attacks against healthcare organisations has reached a four-year high since 2021.
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