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Major cybercrime crackdowns signal shift in global cybersecurity strategies

Months after the UK’s National Crime Agency (NCA) launched a major offensive against the notorious ransomware group LockBit, the cybercriminal gang appears to have resurfaced, continuing to carry out attacks. Despite law enforcement efforts, ransomware groups like LockBit remain resilient, demonstrating the evolving challenge in the fight against cybercrime.

Aus3C Spearheads National Initiative to Bolster Data Security

The Australian Cyber Collaboration Centre (Aus3C) has announced a nationwide effort to strengthen data protection across the business sector, as organizations face increasingly sophisticated cyber attacks and data breaches that have exposed millions of customer records in recent years.

Cyber Security Act Passed into Law

The Cyber Security Act and related bills have been passed by the Parliament, following review by the Parliamentary Joint Committee on Intelligence and Security. That Committee recommended a number of relatively minor changes, and with effect from six months after royal assent, once formal approval is granted by the Governor General, most businesses will be required to report ransomware payments.

Lion Chooses Informatica for Data Management Transformation

Australian and New Zealand brewer, Lion, has appointed Informatica to support its data management transformation.

Surrender in the Cyber War: Australian Companies Bow to Hackers

Australian businesses are increasingly capitulating to cybercriminals, with ransomware payments hitting record levels and more organizations willing to pay, according to an alarming new report from McGrathNicol.

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