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What is Cryptojacking? The action of secretly using a computer to mine cryptocurrency. – 9 March 2019
Article describes the original form of cryptojacking and the new version, whereby you can be cryptojacked simply by visiting a website in your browser.
Two cryptocurrency exchanges shut down after Melbourne drug arrest – 8 march 2019
Two cryptocurrency exchanges have been suspended after a Melbourne man was arrested and charged with drug trafficking offences. Digital currencies are fast becoming the preferred choice for organised criminal networks involved in money laundering, funding terrorism, and cybercrimes.
‘Clear duty to intervene’: Government under pressure to save whistleblower – 8 March 2019
Senator Rex Patrick wrote to Attorney-General Christian Porter stating that if the case against Richard Boyle, (who is facing 161 years in prison after blowing the whistle on poor culture at the Australian Taxation Office) proceeded, it would make a mockery of the government’s advances in whistleblower policy, discourage whistleblowers across the public sector and undermine public confidence.
Court restrains luxury yacht after FBI fraud probe request – 8 March 2019
The US Justice Department made an urgent request to Australian counterparts last month, for assistance in seizing the 21.5m Dragon Pearl at the Gold Coast’s Hope Harbour marina. They are investigating Geoff Cassidy over the defrauding of millions of dollars from charter jet company, Zetta Jet and using embezzled funds to purchase the Dragon Pearl.
