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A significant data mishap led to the collection of biometric data from NSW school students through a new Microsoft Teams feature, which the Department of Education did not notice for weeks. Microsoft introduced the feature in mid-March, enabling biometric data collection via school-issued computers. The Department only realized the issue in early April and disabled […]
The Australian Human Rights Commission (AHRC) disclosed a data breach involving attachments from its online complaint form. Search engines accidentally indexed these attachments, making them publicly accessible. An independent investigator said the breach occurred between April 3 and April 10, 2025. Attachments uploaded from March 24 to April 10, 2025, were affected. The breach also […]
As cybercrime continues to rise globally, nations are realizing the importance of collaborating to safeguard their infrastructure and digital assets. One such collaboration is between India and Australia, which are exploring a bilateral data-sharing agreement to combat cybercrime effectively. This initiative could significantly improve real-time information sharing, addressing increasing cyber threats and enhancing cybersecurity cooperation […]