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‘Long overdue’: Privacy review calls for EU-style personal data rights after Optus, Medibank hacks

Australians would be able to demand companies delete their personal information under a European-style overhaul of privacy laws.

The New Daily

Government's privacy review has some strong recommendations – now we really need action

Attorney-General Mark Dreyfus yesterday released a report with 30 proposals for updating Australia’s privacy regime. The proposals are practical, necessary and overdue. However, they are just proposals, which have been made several times in the past before disappearing into the “too hard basket” of the Australian, state and territory governments.

The Conversation

Medibank class action launched after massive hack put private information of millions on dark web

Law firm Baker McKenzie says company failed to protect privacy of customers in Australia and overseas

The Guardian - AU

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Secret inquiry into public service cyber security

The high-profile cyber attacks on Medibank and Optus led to the prime minister commissioning a public service security review, but the report remains secret.

AAP

Australians’ trust tumbles for some of the country’s biggest brands

Australians are keeping a wary eye on staple local businesses after a horror year of hacks and travel disruptions.

The New Daily

Law firms launch data breach legal case against Medibank. How will it work and who will benefit?

Three law firms are teaming up for a data breach legal case against Medibank after millions of customers had their data leaked. This is what we know about how it will work.

ABC News

Medibank data leak extends to Australians who sought quotes from health insurance firm ahm

Australians who sought quotes with health insurance firm ahm, but didn't sign up, have been caught in a major data breach.

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Class action firms probe Medibank breach

Three class action law firms say they have registered tens of thousands of Medibank customers whose data was hacked last October.

AAP

Russian Medibank hackers could be first targets of Australian sanctions against cyber-attackers

Dfat confirms it has provided advice to minister Penny Wong about using cyber-related powers introduced last year

The Guardian - AU

TPG reveals emails of 15,000 iiNet and Westnet customers exposed in hack

Telecommunications company says hacker searched for customers’ cryptocurrency and financial information

The Guardian - AU

Medibank vows to co-operate on hack probe

Medibank says it will co-operate with an information commissioner investigation into its data breach, as the insurer continues to work with impacted customers.

AAP

Australia ranks worst in the world for data breaches, with 22 accounts hacked every minute

Australia has ranked as the worst country in the world for data breaches over the September quarter, new data has revealed.

The New Daily

Australians have lost at least $7.2 million to the 'Hi Mum' scam. How does it work and why is it so lucrative for cybercriminals?

It's the scam that preys on our emotions and has seen criminals steal at least $7.2 million from 11,100 Australians so far this year. We spoke to an expert about some of the tactics the scammers are using so you can avoid being the next victim.

ABC News

Telstra sorry for private data online leak

Communications giant Telstra has apologised for a bungle that resulted in the names, private numbers and addresses of thousands of customers leaked online.

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The editorial questions ABC News journalists faced when covering the Medibank data leak

As hackers held Medibank to ransom, ABC News journalists wrestled with how to cover the story without giving the perpetrators what they wanted: publicity.

ABC News

After Optus, Medibank hacks, the government plans to firm-up defences for ATO, Centrelink data

The Optus and Medibank hacks were a "wake-up call" for corporate Australia — now the government wants a cybersecurity boost for itself.

The Guardian - AU

I am a Medibank customer. Am I affected by the cyber-attack? What can I do to protect myself?

Experts suggest using multifactor authentication and telling your bank to put extra security checks in place

The Guardian - AU

Afternoon Update: Socceroos victory hangover; TikTok bans tanning videos; and a summer guide to cool gigs

Jubilation across the country as Australia defeats Denmark to advance to the World Cup last 16

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Hackers dump more customer data from Australian insurer Medibank

Medibank Private Ltd, Australia's biggest health insurer, said on Thursday hackers had released more of its stolen medical records, as the media reported that the complete set of data on millions of customers was now public.

AAP

Medibank hackers declare 'case closed'

The Medibank hackers declared "case closed" after dumping a final tranche of stolen data, as Australia's information commissioner launches an investigation.

ABC News

More Medibank customer data released onto dark web. Has everything now been released?

Medibank confirms that more stolen customer data has been released on the dark web, amid reports the hackers have released all files remaining in their possession.

The Guardian - AU

Medibank hackers announce ‘case closed’ and dump huge data file on dark web

Medibank confirms it may be the full trove of hundreds of thousands of customers’ private records that were stolen from the health insurer

The Guardian - AU

Is it worth taking out personal cyber insurance in case you are caught up in a data hack?

Experts say investing in identity theft protection may provide peace of mind, but won’t help recover lost information

ABC News

Cyber black market selling hacked ATO and MyGov logins shows Medibank and Optus only tip of iceberg

ABC Investigation uncovers large swathes of confidential material widely available on the open internet, ranging from sensitive contracts to privileged legal advice about a student's death.

Newcastle Herald

Higher speeds for intercity trains will deliver a big rail rethink

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