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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.
ANU says blaming China for massive data breach is speculative and ‘harmful’ – 2 October 2019
A forensic investigation into the high-profile cyber-attack on the Australian National University has found it was an ‘extremely sophisticated’. China has been reported as the prime suspect in the attack, with intelligence officials fearing the data stolen could be used to compromise university alumni pursuing careers with the Australian government.
