MPS SecBlog: Week in Review - 16 August 2024
- Montane PS Staff
- Aug 15, 2024
- 2 min read
Report: Australian cyber security industry ‘not fit for purpose’
Every chief information officer (CISO) and their support animal of choice knows that there’s an ongoing skills crisis in Australia’s cyber security industry, but the reality may be even worse than first thought, according to a new analysis of the subject.
New AUKUS agreement signed
Australia recently signed an agreement allowing the transfer of naval nuclear material and equipment to Australia. The agreement requires Australia to conclude an Article 14 agreement with the IAEA and imposes strict conditions on its handling of nuclear material, including prohibiting domestic enrichment for naval propulsion and mandating royalty-free sharing of any related technological innovations.
Paris Olympics attracted over 140 cyber attacks, says France
According to media reports, From 26 July to 11 August, the dates bookending the Olympics, French government cyber security agency ANSSI recorded 141 cyber incidents, 119 being low-impact “security events”, and 22 being incidents in which threat actors successfully breached the information systems of a victim.
TikTok is a Threat to National Security, but Not for the Reason You Think
TikTok's vast collection of user-generated videos poses a significant national security threat, as it could be used to train AI systems to create convincing deepfakes. While TikTok's parent company, ByteDance, is required to divest its U.S. operations, the real danger lies in the bulk audiovisual data that could fuel advanced AI models, making it crucial for lawmakers to address this risk.
Thousands of Palestinians fleeing Gaza refused Australian visas amid 'national security' fears
Over 10,000 Palestinians have applied for visas to Australia since the October 7 attacks, but more than 7,000 of these applications have been denied, while nearly 3,000 were approved. Opposition Leader Peter Dutton has called for a complete ban on refugees from Gaza, citing national security risks, but Prime Minister Anthony Albanese insists all necessary security checks are being conducted.
Extremists volunteering in soup kitchens: How ideologies have evolved to attract Australians
Far-right extremist groups in Australia have evolved by integrating into communities and adopting tactics from terror organizations, while avoiding traditional Nazi symbols to attract mainstream members. These groups, along with far-left movements, are contributing to a rise in diverse extremist ideologies, particularly among young people, which authorities fear could lead to increased politically motivated violence and terrorism.
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