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Whistleblower protections accidentally removed for ASIC staff – 12 October 2019
Due to ASIC being removed as a statutory agency under the Public Service Act (allowing it more freedom to hire)- its own staff have not been protected by the Public Interest Disclosure Act. It is claimed that the oversight will be rectified.
Sextortion scheme changes cryptocurrencies to cover its tracks – 11 October 2019
Cybercriminals have now begun to modify existing sextortion scams by demanding payment from victims in cryptocurrencies other than Bitcoin and are using PDF documents. This is so they can’t be picked up in write detection tools used by Secure Email Gateways.
https://www.techradar.com/au/news/sextortion-scheme-changes-cryptocurrencies-to-cover-its-tracks
Tax ombudsman failed me, says ATO whistleblower Richard Boyle – 11 October 2019
Former ATO public servant Richard Boyle faces the prospect of life in prison for blowing the whistle on the ATO. Mr Boyle’s submission to a federal inquiry claims the tax watchdog, the Inspector-General of Taxation, failed to offer “independent, open and transparent analysis” of his case.
ISignthis confirms ASIC disclosure probe, defends conduct – 11 October 2019
iSignthis has been forced to hand over its books and records to the ASIC as part of a major investigation into the group’s disclosures to shareholders, revenue performance and shares issued to top executives. Shares were also suspended from trading.
