Australia could soon be hosting nuclear-armed US submarines
The possibility of Donald Trump returning to the White House has resuscitated debate about the reliability of the US alliance and the nuclear protection Washington extends to Australia. Australian interests are best served by contributing more actively to extended nuclear deterrence, including being open to hosting more US nuclear forces, without seeking nuclear weapons.
Australian Signals Directorate warns of scammers posing as the ACSC
The Australian Signals Directorate’s ACSC has warned of cyber criminals posing as the Cyber Security Centre. The scammers are spoofing the email address and using ASD and ACSC logos in the campaign, though the content and subject lines of the messages show some variation.
Improving cyber risk management a key part of APRA’s 2024–25 Corporate Plan
APRA has released its 2024–25 Corporate Plan, which lays out the regulator’s priorities for keeping the banking and financial sector stable and strong over the next four years. Cyber security and data analysis are key planks of the plan.
Queensland police stand by ‘terrorism’ definition of Wieambilla shootings at inquest
Queensland police considers the Wieambilla shootings an act of terrorism, with a terrorism file on the attack currently open. The terrorism label has been disputed by some witnesses and parties represented at the inquest, some labelling it a “psychiatric problem” rather than religiously motivated.
Australians lost $122 million to crypto scams in 12 months
Australians lost over $122 million to crypto investment frauds in 12 months with the under 50 years demographic as the primary target of fraudulent crypto investment schemes. In general, all manner of crypto scams are surging in the country with the victim list getting longer by the day as the bad actors fashion out more sophisticated ways to ply their trade.
Australia offers U.S. a vast new military launchpad in China conflict
Australia-US airbases in the Northern Territory are being expanded as a form of deterrence against China’s increasing presence in the region. However, some argue that the growing U.S. military footprint doesn’t deter conflict with China so much as ensure Australia will be involved.
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