Australi and drugmaker AstraZeneca has entered a deal in which Australi will provide a COVID-19 vaccine free to its entire population should the developing vaccine clear all necessary trials. …
Countries reimpose restrictions to curb virus resurgence
Across the world, renewed outbreaks of the COVID-19 virus have prompted officials to reinstate health restrictions and preventative measures at their borders in an effort to curb the spread of the …
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UK and Australian Information Commissioners to investigate Clearview AI
Today, the UK Information Commissioner's Office and the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC) announced that they planned to team up in an investigation into Clearview AI, following …
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Australia to seal off 6.6 million people in virus-hit state as outbreak worsens
Australia has announced plans to isolate 6.6 million residents in the state of Victoria from the rest of the nation following an outbreak of the COVID-19 virus in the region. Australian authorities' …
Chinese malware used in attacks against Australian orgs
Last week, the Australian government released an advisory warning to residents of increased cyber activity from a state actor targeting Australian agencies and companies. The attacks have been …
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Sophisticated State-Backed Attack Rocks Australia
Today, Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison warned of a high threat state-sponsored cyber espionage campaign targeting both the government and private sector within the country. Morrison urged …
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Hackers Start Leaking Files Stolen From Shipping Giant Toll
Australian shipping giant Toll was hit by Nefilim ransomware earlier this month, marking its second ransomware attack since January. The hack did not result in data getting stolen, however, files were …
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Coronavirus: Global push for inquiry into Covid-19 response
Today, 194 member states of the World Health Organization will meet virtually, aiming to open an independent review of the response to the COVID-19 pandemic. The WHO will face questions on how it …
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Naikon APT Hid Five-Year Espionage Attack Under Radar
The Chinese Naikon APT group has been identified as the perpetrator behind a long-term espionage campaign that targeted several Asia-Pacific region governments. The group was first discovered by …
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2 million Australians have downloaded a coronavirus contact tracing app
A new COVID-19 tracing app called COVIDSafe was launched in Australia on Sunday and has already amassed more than 2 million downloads in just a matter of days. The app is voluntary and is designed to …
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