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Covid-19 and the acceleration of state surveillance – 14 May 2020
Civil-rights advocates contend that the use of surveillance technologies such as the Covid-19 tracing App should be time-limited and cease when the pandemic is brought under control. It also discusses the risks of surveillance becoming an unstoppable ‘future’ global trend.
https://www.lowyinstitute.org/the-interpreter/covid-19-and-rise-state-surveillance
New Study: IT Pros Are More Worried About Corporate Security than Home Security – 14 May 2020
A study has revealed that data security is creating fear and trust issues for IT professionals and that they are more concerned about the security of their company’s financials and intellectual property than the security of their own home.
Industry Super, ME bank Summoned for Parliamentary Probe – 13 May 2020
Industry Super Australia and Members Equity Bank have been called to front an “urgent” public hearing by a parliamentary committee, as part of its ongoing review into the four big banks and other financial intuitions. They will face questions around liquidity and what they have implemented to compact fraud.
https://www.ifa.com.au/news/27961-industry-super-me-bank-summoned-for-parliamentary-probe
Toll Group’s corporate data stolen by attackers – 13 May 2020
Toll Group has revealed attackers have stolen current commercial agreements and employee data from at least one of its servers to publish it on the “dark web”. They are working with the Australian Cyber Security Centre (ACSC) and the Australian Federal Police (AFP).
https://www.itnews.com.au/news/toll-groups-corporate-data-stolen-by-attackers-548033
